Sam Luther is a Multimedia Journalist at WVLT News. He focuses on critical community issues, including animal rescue and rehabilitation, food safety, and food waste, while also covering local news and events. Sam has been featured in various outlets, including WMTV NBC 15, WYMT, and WBXX, and has received multiple awards for his reporting excellence.
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Sam Luther's coverage is mainly focused on local news, with an emphasis on family and relationships, crime, and public safety. Pitches should center around providing insights or personal stories related to local events in Tennessee, particularly Knoxville. Sources who can provide expert analysis or first-hand accounts of evolving stories such as crime incidents or community events are likely to resonate well.
Given Sam’s focus on breaking news and evolving stories within his local area, timely pitches that offer unique perspectives from individuals involved in these events would be most effective. Additionally, experts in fields related to public safety and education might find opportunities for commentary through outreach efforts.
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Cody Satterfield, 27, was killed in a crash in Hancock County on Tuesday night.
Published Jul. 24, 2025 at 3:34 AM CEST | Updated 1 hour ago JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. (WVLT) - If you're an EMT or paramedic in East Tennessee, you've likely crossed paths with Cody Satterfield.
The Tennessee Division of Forestry, along with other local agencies, led a community meeting on Monday night to advocate for fire prevention.
Officer Norman Rickman died after lingering effects from a stroke, according to family.
12 dogs in total were rescued from a home Tabitha St.
By: David Sikes, Sam Luther
The business is dealing with damage from the flood waters and up to four inches of mud. It isn't stopping the hostel's owner, Maria Guzman, however.
