Josh Jarnagin

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Digital Content Producer at WVLT-TV (Knoxville, TN)

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Woman describes being stranded on I-40 in Cocke Co. for hours after flooding shut down interstate

1 week ago | wvlt.tv | Josh Jarnagin

COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - A rockslide shut down I-40 in Cocke County on Wednesday, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. The rockslide and ensuing flooding trapped several people on the interstate, which is down to one lane eastbound and westbound due to flooding from Hurricane Helene.
Flooding, rockslide closes same part of I-40 impacted by Helene in Cocke County

1 week ago | wvlt.tv | Josh Jarnagin |Kelly Ann Kruger

COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Tennessee Department of Transportation said a rockslide shut down I-40 in Cocke County Wednesday afternoon. TDOT’s Mark Nagi announced made the announcement of the rockslide near mile marker 450 in Cocke County shortly after 5 p.m.Nagi said drivers should seek alternate routes as both westbound and eastbound lanes of I-40 were shut down.
Rockslide, flooding shut down I-40 in Cocke County near state line, TDOT says

1 week ago | foxcarolina.com | Josh Jarnagin

COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Tennessee Department of Transportation said a rockslide shut down I-40 in Cocke County Wednesday afternoon. TDOT’s Mark Nagi announced made the announcement of the rockslide near mile marker 450 in Cocke County shortly after 5 p.m.Nagi said drivers should seek alternate routes as both westbound and eastbound lanes of I-40 are shut down. I-40 East is shut down at mile marker 440, and I-40 West is shut down in North Carolina at mile marker 20.
Construction on new Knoxville fire station set to begin later this year

1 week ago | wvlt.tv | Josh Jarnagin

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‘Possible rockslide’ shuts down I-40 in Cocke County near state line, TDOT says

1 week ago | wvlt.tv | Josh Jarnagin

COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Tennessee Department of Transportation said a “possible rockslide” shut down I-40 in Cocke County Wednesday afternoon. TDOT’s Mark Nagi announced made the announcement of the possible rockslide near mile marker 450 in Cocke County shortly after 5 p.m.Nagi said drivers should seek alternate routes as both westbound and eastbound lanes of I-40 are shut down. Additional information was not released. This is a developing story.
Comedian Nate Jackson announces tour stop in Knoxville

1 week ago | wvlt.tv | Josh Jarnagin

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - One of comedy’s fastest-rising stars will be making a stop in Knoxville later this year. Nate Jackson, who has over four million TikTok followers and 600 million global views, will be at the Tennessee Theatre on Dec. 4 as a part of his Big Dog Tour. This announcement comes just weeks before Netflix will debut a one-hour special featuring Jackson on July 8.
Sevier County libraries receive funding for Wi-Fi hotspots, upgrades

1 week ago | wvlt.tv | Josh Jarnagin

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - State lawmakers announced more than $8,000 in funding that will go towards Wi-Fi hotspots and upgrades to public libraries in Sevier County. According to Secretary of State Tre Hargett, the Anna Porter Public Library will receive $3,878 to help cover the cost of hotspots, while the Sevier County Public Library System will get the remaining $4,244 to upgrade its Wi-Fi hotspots. “Public libraries are essential resources in building strong communities,” said Hargett.
Traffic changes near Covenant Health Park impacting businesses in Old City

1 week ago | wvlt.tv | Josh Jarnagin |Jared Austin

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Life in the Old City is slowly picking back up after Knoxville’s new downtown stadium, Covenant Health Park opened in April. When the stadium first opened, Central Street was closed anytime there was a game, but now the city only closes it for cars on Friday and Saturday nights for Smokies games. This decision is one that has helped out businesses in the Old City while also keep fans safe.
One arrested after more than 2 pounds of meth found in North Knoxville home

1 week ago | wvlt.tv | Josh Jarnagin

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knox County Sheriff’s Office said one person is facing charges after more than two pounds of meth were found in a North Knoxville home. According to the sheriff’s office, its narcotics unit and the 7th Judicial District Drug and Violent Crime Task Force executed a search warrant at a home on Metler Drive, which is located off Clinton Highway.
Grand jury indicts Texas man in connection to death of woman found along I-40 in Roane County

1 week ago | wvlt.tv | Josh Jarnagin

ROANE COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - A Texas man who was charged in connection to a woman’s death after she was found along I-40 in Roane County last year has been indicted. Last October, motorists found a woman unresponsive near the eastbound shoulder of I-40 in Roane County at mile marker 341, according to an affidavit of complaint. Later identified as Lateshia Patillo, she was taken to the University of Tennessee Medical Center, where she died from her injuries.