Naomi Hillmer

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Tennessee State Veterinarian is warning livestock owners to keep an eye out for their animals after the New World Screwworm, or NWS, was detected off the border of Mexico. The NWS is an invasive pest that poses a serious threat to livestock and other warm-blooded animals according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. They said the recent findings of this parasite in Mexico highlights the potential for it to spread into southern states.

1 week ago | wate.com | Naomi Hillmer

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2 weeks ago | wate.com | Naomi Hillmer

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — School is out for Knox County and students and teachers are celebrating. Dogwood Elementary School continued their tradition of giving their students a big send off, but they said the last day of school is a bittersweet moment. “Well, it’s always sad because you will never have that group of kids together again. So that is always a sad thing.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Naomi Hillmer

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Emory Valley Center is a grassroots organization in the heart of Oak Ridge that serves thousands of people in their community every day. The EVC’S mission is to enhance the lives of children and adults with disabilities, and it has been operating out of Anderson County for nearly 70 years now. Oak Ridge police officer resigns after domestic violence arrest Dottie Thompson’s daughter has used their services since 1973.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Naomi Hillmer

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — An EF1 tornado was confirmed in both Oliver Springs and Cumberland County Wednesday. While the Cumberland County EMA said they have not received any reports of injuries, community members told 6 News it will be a long road to recovery. “I’d say it was like blowing out the candles on a birthday cake, one big poof and all this happened,” said Lynn, who lives off of Vandever Road in Cumberland County.