Amanda Ketchledge
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Knoxville, TN, United States
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Social media photo filters lead to body issues among young people
Many of us use social media and take photos of filtered versions of ourselves. But a new phenomenon is influencing young people and the way they think about their self-image. → Read More
Concerns grow about overcrowding at Hamblen County Jail
Overcrowding at the Hamblen County Jail has been an issue for several years, with the facility at double capacity at times. → Read More
Magnolia Avenue Streetscape Project breaks ground
Renovations and enhancements on Magnolia Avenue are moving forward. → Read More
Impact of addiction touches the entire family
Addiction is a part of a growing epidemic across the country. Its impacts spread far past the person struggling with substance abuse. Family members often feel helpless as well. → Read More
STEM education teaches students about metal work
At Green Magnet Academy, there are future blacksmiths and welders in the making. The fourth grade class took a field trip to a local metal fabrication shop on Thursday. → Read More
Former WATE anchor looks back at interview with MLK's convicted killer in prison
James Earl Ray's guilty plea earned him a 99 year sentence, part of that served in East Tennessee at Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary. It was there where former WATE anchor Steven Oglesby interviewed Ray back in 1978. → Read More
Facebook data breach raises privacy concerns
Some people are rethinking the use of the social networking site after news broke about a data analytics firm allegedly taking information from 50 million Facebook accounts during the 2016 election. → Read More
Duck Duck Goose consignment sale benefits Knoxville families
More than 2,000 consignors have filled Knoxville's Expo Center to the brim. The popular children's consignment sale "Duck Duck Goose" opened its doors to the public this week. → Read More
New safety requirements coming to Knoxville festivals, special events
New safety requirements are being implemented for festivals and special events in Knoxville. → Read More
East Tennessee students stage walkout to protest school violence
Students at high schools across East Tennessee walked out of classes this morning to protest school violence. They joined the National School Walkout that took place at 10 a.m. in every time zone. → Read More
ORNL donates money to Robertsville Middle School NASA project
Students at Robertsville Middle School received a huge donation toward their cube satellite. Oak Ridge National Laboratory presented the young scientists with a check of $15,000. → Read More
Oak Ridge middle school satellite project selected by NASA
A research project made by students at Robertsville Middle School has been declared space-worthy by NASA. Their cube satellite is one of 11 missions selected by the space program this year, to potentially launch into orbit in the future. → Read More
Sen. Lamar Alexander introduces school safety bill to Senate floor
Sen. Lamar Alexander spoke directly to President Trump on Tuesday night to present his bill, the School Safety and Mental Health Services Improvement Act. → Read More
Tennessee parents start movement against school violence
Violence in schools is on the minds of a lot of parents in East Tennessee. In the hopes of making our schools safer, a large group has started a movement to push our elected officials for change. → Read More
Young-Williams Animal Center sees influx of pot bellied pigs
Some unlikely guests are residing at Young-Williams Animal Center. Three pot bellied pigs are calling the shelter their temporary home. → Read More
Maryville couple denied church membership, they claim due to sexual orientation
A Blount County couple says they were denied membership at a church because of their sexual orientation. → Read More
Community comes together to show support for Holston Middle School staff
Holston Middle School is dealing with a number of concerns the last two weeks. → Read More
Warm temperatures bring out insects in East Tennessee
Temperatures have been warm this week in East Tennessee and that means bugs are starting to come out from hibernation.The 6 On Your Side Storm Team says the sunshine and warm temperatures won't be sticking around for long. All those insects making an appearance outdoors may soon be trying to get inside your home. → Read More
Doctors see shortage of rapid flu tests, antiviral medicine in East Tennessee
Waiting rooms are filled with people who are showing signs of the flu. Some East Tennessee doctors say they are running out of rapid flu tests because of the increased demand. → Read More
Rural/Metro firefighters battle not just flames, but cold temperatures
The harsh conditions outside add to the obstacles crews face while battling fires. The bitter cold and water freezing from the hoses make it difficult for firefighters to work. → Read More