One man was taken into custody after court documents show he was accused of entering a Powell gas station completely in the nude.According to records, Jalen Clay went into the Rocky Top Market on East Emory Road Saturday afternoon without any clothes on. Clay allegedly took a bottle of water and left without paying. A witness told investigators that Clay re-entered the store shortly after and began knocking items off the shelves. Clay allegedly punched one woman in the head, then began throwing sausages at the cashier. Arrest records show Clay was stunned by officers repeatedly before they...…One man was taken into custody after court documents show he was accused of entering a Powell gas station completely in the nude.According to records, Jalen Clay went into the Rocky Top Market on East Emory Road Saturday afternoon without any clothes on. Clay allegedly took a bottle of water and left without paying. A witness told investigators that Clay re-entered the store shortly after and began knocking items off the shelves. Clay allegedly punched one woman in the head, then began throwing sausages at the cashier. Arrest records show Clay was stunned by officers repeatedly before they...WW…

At least 20residents of a Tennessee nursing home have died during the coronavirus pandemic.Dozens of the nursing home’s residents remain hospitalized at Sumner Regional Medical Center but the hospital is no longer confirming information about those patients, including if they pass away.Dozens of the nursing home’s residents remain hospitalized at Sumner Regional Medical Center but the hospital is no longer confirming information about those patients, including if they pass away.The hospital is referring all questions to the Tennessee Department of Health, but TDOH is not releasing any...…At least 20residents of a Tennessee nursing home have died during the coronavirus pandemic.Dozens of the nursing home’s residents remain hospitalized at Sumner Regional Medical Center but the hospital is no longer confirming information about those patients, including if they pass away.Dozens of the nursing home’s residents remain hospitalized at Sumner Regional Medical Center but the hospital is no longer confirming information about those patients, including if they pass away.The hospital is referring all questions to the Tennessee Department of Health, but TDOH is not releasing any...WW…

Senator Marsha Blackburn introduced legislation aimed at blaming China for the COVID-19 pandemic.Blackburn said the Chinese government knew about COVID-19 for 51 days but failed to be upfront about the severity of the virus. The legislation aims to make China legally and financially responsible. The is co-sponsored by Arizona Sen. Martha McSally.Americans would be allowed to sue China "in U.S. court and seek compensation for the devastating harm the deadly virus has caused to the economy and human life," under the proposed bill. “China’s Communist Party must face consequences for its role...…Senator Marsha Blackburn introduced legislation aimed at blaming China for the COVID-19 pandemic.Blackburn said the Chinese government knew about COVID-19 for 51 days but failed to be upfront about the severity of the virus. The legislation aims to make China legally and financially responsible. The is co-sponsored by Arizona Sen. Martha McSally.Americans would be allowed to sue China "in U.S. court and seek compensation for the devastating harm the deadly virus has caused to the economy and human life," under the proposed bill. “China’s Communist Party must face consequences for its role...WW…

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Knoxville officials said a man was arrested after causing nearly $30,000 in damages at a Knoxville cemetery.Knoxville authorities responded to reports of vandalism at a church cemetery on Huckleberry Springs Road around 2:30 on Monday.When officers arrived on the scene, they noticed extensive damage to the cemetery, including dug up spots in the ground and broken headstones.A witness told officers a homeless man had stayed around the property and been damaging the cemetery.Officers identified the suspect as Danny Frazier, 34, who told officers he did destroy some...…KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Knoxville officials said a man was arrested after causing nearly $30,000 in damages at a Knoxville cemetery.Knoxville authorities responded to reports of vandalism at a church cemetery on Huckleberry Springs Road around 2:30 on Monday.When officers arrived on the scene, they noticed extensive damage to the cemetery, including dug up spots in the ground and broken headstones.A witness told officers a homeless man had stayed around the property and been damaging the cemetery.Officers identified the suspect as Danny Frazier, 34, who told officers he did destroy some...WW…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A judge has ruled that Tennessee officials have to change the absentee ballot application again to reflect their promise to let voters cast mail ballots if someone in their household has an underlying health condition that makes them more susceptible to COVID-19.In her decision Friday, Davidson County Chancellor Ellen Hobbs Lyle sided with arguments from the plaintiffs in a months-long absentee voting lawsuit. They pointed out that a deputy attorney general made the eligibility commitment for co-habitants in response to multiple questions in front of the state...…NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A judge has ruled that Tennessee officials have to change the absentee ballot application again to reflect their promise to let voters cast mail ballots if someone in their household has an underlying health condition that makes them more susceptible to COVID-19.In her decision Friday, Davidson County Chancellor Ellen Hobbs Lyle sided with arguments from the plaintiffs in a months-long absentee voting lawsuit. They pointed out that a deputy attorney general made the eligibility commitment for co-habitants in response to multiple questions in front of the state...WW…

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - As , a group of students created a COVID-19 pact, agreeing that they would leave Knox County if they needed to be tested for the virus.One student spoke exclusively to on the condition of anonymity and said the maneuver allows students to circumvent University of Tennessee’s rules for isolation and quarantine. The student said testing outside of Knox County would allow their test results to remain confidential from the university.However, a university spokesperson said that’s not necessarily the case. Owen Driskill, Assistant Director of News and Information at UT,...…KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - As , a group of students created a COVID-19 pact, agreeing that they would leave Knox County if they needed to be tested for the virus.One student spoke exclusively to on the condition of anonymity and said the maneuver allows students to circumvent University of Tennessee’s rules for isolation and quarantine. The student said testing outside of Knox County would allow their test results to remain confidential from the university.However, a university spokesperson said that’s not necessarily the case. Owen Driskill, Assistant Director of News and Information at UT,...WW…

BRISTOL, Tenn. (WVLT) - A Good Samaritan donated around $65,000 to help pay off Bristol Walmart customers’ layaway items for the holidays.The Good Samaritan remains anonymous, WJHL reported.According to Walmart, the donation of $64,995.51 was enough to cover the entire store’s layaway balance Monday.“It’s especially touching when customers pay off others’ layaways during the holiday season and serves as another example of the generosity our customers show year-round,” Store Manager Kris Light said in a statement. “We’re honored to play a small role in these acts of kindness and we love...…BRISTOL, Tenn. (WVLT) - A Good Samaritan donated around $65,000 to help pay off Bristol Walmart customers’ layaway items for the holidays.The Good Samaritan remains anonymous, WJHL reported.According to Walmart, the donation of $64,995.51 was enough to cover the entire store’s layaway balance Monday.“It’s especially touching when customers pay off others’ layaways during the holiday season and serves as another example of the generosity our customers show year-round,” Store Manager Kris Light said in a statement. “We’re honored to play a small role in these acts of kindness and we love...WW…

MORGAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - A human skull, wearing sunglasses, found on a fireplace mantle in Morgan County in March 2019, has been identified as a man missing since 2012.According to a release from District Attorney Russell Johnson, the skull was discovered in 2019 and placed on a fireplace mantle for a year before the sheriff’s office was informed. When they were told, deputies retrieved the skull and sent it off for DNA testing performed by the Knox County Regional Forensics Center and the UT Department of Anthropology.More than a year later, investigators said the skull was identified...…MORGAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - A human skull, wearing sunglasses, found on a fireplace mantle in Morgan County in March 2019, has been identified as a man missing since 2012.According to a release from District Attorney Russell Johnson, the skull was discovered in 2019 and placed on a fireplace mantle for a year before the sheriff’s office was informed. When they were told, deputies retrieved the skull and sent it off for DNA testing performed by the Knox County Regional Forensics Center and the UT Department of Anthropology.More than a year later, investigators said the skull was identified...WW…

(WVLT/CNN) - Senior Advisor Jared Kushner and First Lady Melania Trump have reportedly advised President Donald Trump to accept his election loss to Joe Biden.According to , Kushner, the President’s son-in-law, approached Trump and advised him to concede. Melania has reportedly privately asked the president to accept the election loss, according to sources.On Saturday, President-elect Joe Biden claimed victory after days of suspense as multiple states counted mail-in ballots.Copyright 2020 WVLT. All rights reserved.…(WVLT/CNN) - Senior Advisor Jared Kushner and First Lady Melania Trump have reportedly advised President Donald Trump to accept his election loss to Joe Biden.According to , Kushner, the President’s son-in-law, approached Trump and advised him to concede. Melania has reportedly privately asked the president to accept the election loss, according to sources.On Saturday, President-elect Joe Biden claimed victory after days of suspense as multiple states counted mail-in ballots.Copyright 2020 WVLT. All rights reserved.WW…

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Dr. Martha Buchanan with the Knox County Health Department called a resolution to limit the power of the Board of Health, “concerning” during a Tuesday press conference.Buchanan said the resolution is concerning due to the Board of Health’s expertise on the current pandemic. Buchanan noted giving power to the commission “could be challenging.”According to documents obtained by WVLT News, Commissioners Justin Biggs and Kyle Ward both requested the resolution which was written up by the Knox County Law Director’s Office.The resolution seeks to “regulate the conduct...…KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Dr. Martha Buchanan with the Knox County Health Department called a resolution to limit the power of the Board of Health, “concerning” during a Tuesday press conference.Buchanan said the resolution is concerning due to the Board of Health’s expertise on the current pandemic. Buchanan noted giving power to the commission “could be challenging.”According to documents obtained by WVLT News, Commissioners Justin Biggs and Kyle Ward both requested the resolution which was written up by the Knox County Law Director’s Office.The resolution seeks to “regulate the conduct...WW…