Stephanie Beecken
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Knoxville, TN, United States
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After 2 hiking deaths, Smokies park rangers say to stay on marked trails
Park rangers say the trails are all well marked and to stay safe, it is important to stay on the marked trails. → Read More
Lenoir City Utility Board on Saturday storms: Worst damage since ’93 Blizzard
Lenoir City Utility Board workers have been working to make repairs for three days since strong storms rolled through East Tennessee. → Read More
Some vehicles damaged in THP impound lot in North Knoxville were evidence in court cases
A tractor trailer being held in a Tennessee Highway Patrol impound lot that was set on fire last week was being held as evidence in a fatal traffic crash investigation, according to the Roane Count… → Read More
Investigators ask for help in unsolved Morgan County murder case
Investigators are asking for help from the public as they look for new leads in the murder of Jerry "Pete" McCarroll, 71. → Read More
Knoxville mom who lost 2 sons to violence starts 2nd support group
A Knoxville mother who lost two sons to violence started a support group for grieving mothers last year. Now she’s advancing her efforts and has started another group in Knoxville. → Read More
More East Tennessee babies born addicted to nerve drug
A drug often used to treat nerve pain is being abused. → Read More
Former Scott County inmate says jailers caused her brain damage
A new federal lawsuit was filed that claims some Scott County jail employees' behavior caused a woman to have brain damage. → Read More
UT quarterback Joshua Dobbs makes little girl’s dreams come true
An 11-year-old girl from Morristown got the surprise of her life Monday, meeting UT quarterback Joshua Dobbs who shares the same hair loss condition she has. → Read More
Joshua Dobbs’ letter to Morristown 5th grader inspires her to be brave
An East Tennessee fifth grader shared a special connection with University of Tennessee quarterback Joshua Dobbs. → Read More
Knoxville murder victims’ families upset over proposal to reduce sentences for juveniles tried as adults
A bill allowing reduced sentences for juveniles tried as adults has some murder victims’ families upset and taking action. → Read More
New Tenn. bill could let some defendants work off court costs through community service
State lawmakers are set to vote Thursday on a bill that could let people who can’t pay their court fines in Knox County pay in a different way. The bill would let them work off what they owe throug… → Read More
Reflections from Knoxville businessman, father figure to Peyton Manning
From game balls and posters to pictures signed “Love Peyton,” Ray Hand keeps some of his gifts from Manning on display. He says he was a father figure while Manning lived in Knoxville. → Read More
Peyton Manning’s retirement bittersweet for fans
Peyton Manning says he will miss football, but his fans will certainly miss seeing him play. → Read More
City of Knoxville partners with ORNL to show students possible future job opportunities
One problem brought up during the “Stop the Violence: A Community Conversation” forum was that more job opportunities are needed for young men of color. The City of Knoxville has been w… → Read More
3 GOP candidates vie for Knox County Property Assessor spot
There has been some mudslinging in the Knox County Property Assessor’s race. → Read More
West Knox County church damaged in thunderstorm
A West Knox County church was damaged when a tree fell during Wednesday's storms. → Read More
Petition circulating against new Knoxville food truck policy proposal
The city of Knoxville is trying to put in a permanent policy to regulate food trucks, but the policy is facing some pushback. → Read More
Former Tenn. Supreme Court justice speaks on the legacy of Justice Scalia
Former Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice and current Dean of LMU Gary Wade says he met Justice Scalia a couple of times and even had lunch with him in the 1990s. → Read More
Knoxville Police provide safety in winter weather
Protect and serve. It's the role of law enforcement and when winter weather arrives, the Knoxville Police Department (KPD) take time to make sure residents are staying safe in the cold. → Read More
Tennessee primary election has pros and cons when voting early
Two down and more to go. Ted Cruz and Hillary Clinton won in Iowa. Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders won in New Hampshire. As early voting starts in Tennessee, campaigns are opening offices in Knoxvi... → Read More