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Driver Critically Injured After Crash, Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound in Knoxville

WOKI – 98.7 FM – Knoxville

WOKI – 98.7 FM – Knoxville

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June 28, 2026

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Driver Critically Injured After Crash, Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound in Knoxville

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) - Knoxville Police are investigating a crash near Interstate 275 that left one person in critical condition Sunday morn...

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Knewz

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· Jul 1, 2026

Man gets life plus 34 years for lying in wait and killing ex as she dropped off their 4-year-old

A Tennessee man learned his fate for fatally shooting the mother of his child while she was on her way to drop off their 4-year-old at his mother’s house. Jermis Jones, 44, was sentenced to life in prison plus an additional 34 years after being convicted of first-degree murder in Haywood County Circuit Court on...

WOKI – 98.7 FM – Knoxville

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· Jul 9, 2026

Knoxville Man Charged with Murder in 2025 Overdose Death

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT)- A Knoxville man is facing murder charges following an investigation into a drug overdose death that occurred in late 2...

Tampa Free Press

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· Jun 30, 2026

Fiery Sumter County Crash Kills 21-Year-Old Minneola Driver

SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. – A single-vehicle accident claimed the life of a young woman early Tuesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at approximately 4:00 AM on June 30, 2026. Troopers stated that the victim, a 21-year-old from Minneola, was driving a Mazda CX-9 westbound on County Road 478. While traveling [] Fiery Sumter County Crash Kills 21-Year-Old Minneola Driver

Bahamas Press

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· Jun 28, 2026

Four die and four rushed to hospital in deadly crash on Shirley and Church Street near St Matthew’s Church

NASSAU| Some five young women in two separate traffic fatality incidents have lost their lives as the country closed another week of dangerous deadly driving incidents. The latest incident left four dead and four others rushed to hospital. None of the victims have been identified by our teams. Police reported that shortly after 1:00 a.m., reports []

The Watchers

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· Jun 28, 2026

Floods claim 4 lives in Madison and Jackson counties, statewide emergency declared for Kentucky

At least four fatalities were reported in Madison and Jackson counties as deadly flash floods swept across Kentucky on June 27, 2026. Governor Andy Beshear declared a statewide emergency as forecasts called for additional heavy rain and emergency crews responded to rescues, flooded homes, and damaged infrastructure. Five counties had also declared local States of Emergency. Source

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· Jun 28, 2026

Dem Senator Hospitalized After Multi-Car Crash

Democratic Senator Chris Coons was taken to a hospital and treated for minor injuries on Sunday following a multi-car crash in Delaware. The Lewes Fire Department told CoastTV that the multi-vehicle crash involved six passengers and occurred at the intersection of Savannah Road and Massachusetts Avenue in Lewes, a coastal city where the Delaware Bay ...

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Related coverage for "Driver Critically Injured After Crash, Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound in Knoxville": Knewz — Man gets life plus 34 years for lying in wait and killing ex as she dropped off their 4-year-old. WOKI – 98.7 FM – Knoxville — Knoxville Man Charged with Murder in 2025 Overdose Death. Tampa Free Press — Fiery Sumter County Crash Kills 21-Year-Old Minneola Driver. Bahamas Press — Four die and four rushed to hospital in deadly crash on Shirley and Church Street near St Matthew’s Church. The Watchers — Floods claim 4 lives in Madison and Jackson counties, statewide emergency declared for Kentucky. The Daily Wire — Dem Senator Hospitalized After Multi-Car Crash