Lauren Meyers
Digital Producer
Knoxville, TN
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Her contributions to WVLT's coverage are vast and far-reaching. She covered a deadly bar stabbing that severely injured a University of Tennessee student, a Union County murder, and a mother accused of leaving her small children alone in a bathtub.
The 50th anniversary of Big Ed's Pizza was one of Lauren's favorite stories to cover. She enjoyed showcasing the community's continued support for the famous East Tennessee restaurant.
Lauren is a recent graduate at the University of Tennessee and studied abroad in Prague where she completed a correspondent course and worked with Transitions Online and Reuters.
In her free time, Lauren loves spending time at the gym, shopping, and hanging out with her friends.
Seventeen inmates were baptized last week at a jail in Collins, Mississippi, WLBT reported.
A brand of frozen, gluten-free battered fish sold at Trader Joe’s locations in several states in being recalled by supplier Orca Bay Foods due to allergens not declared on the label.
Custodians at the University of Tennessee are calling for hazard pay due to exposure of the coronavirus.
A Nashville man has been accused of duping dozens of cancer patients, financial institutions and investors out of nearly $700,000 in a Ponzi scheme, WTVF reported.
An East Tenn. woman is raising awareness to domestic violence after facing the monsters of her nightmares head on.
Half the tree means half the price? There is a new trend of half Christmas trees, where you can now save yourself some time and space this holiday season.
When you think of pink food, does pineapples come to mind? According to Del Monte, pink pineapples are now available for purchase.
Petco announced Tuesday it will no longer be selling electronic ‘shock’ collars, CNN reported.
Apple has acknowledged a series of problems related to its new operating system that affects battery life for both iPhones and Apple Watches, WJHL reported.
Airbnb will prohibit one-night rentals over Halloween weekend as part of its ongoing effort to restrict party houses.
An Indiana pet rescue is warning the public not to bleach your pumpkins as it can destroy wildlife.
Bonnaroo has announced new dates for its 2021 music festival.
Dolly Parton is kicking off the holiday season early with an announcement of a new Christmas movie coming to Netflix.
Derlin Newey, an 89-year-old pizza delivery driver from Utah received a surprise delivery during his delivery route, CNN reported.
The Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission says it sent a cease and desist letter to a company that allegedly sent illegal shipments of liquor to Tennessee, WTVF reported.
Volunteers with the Tornado Recovery Connection spread out all over Nashville Saturday morning to check in on victims from the March tornadoes, WTVF reported.
A man has died in the Great Smoky Mountains Friday after suffering cardiac distress.
A Wisconsin man was shocked when he discovered an animal brain wrapped up in aluminum foil on a beach in Racine, Wisconsin, CNN reported.
The oldest living U.S. Marine celebrated her birthday Saturday, WBTV reported.
A man fled a traffic stop in Georgia, leaving behind what Cherokee County Sheriff’s office deputies said a bag containing drugs and a $100 winning lottery ticket, CNN reported.
As screen time becomes a bigger part of students' lives during remote learning, preserving their vision is something to keep an eye on.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have closed a campsite and trail after discovering human male remains.
Tennessee Titans offensive lineman and first round Draft pick Isaiah Wilson has been arrested for a DUI in Nashville, CBS affiliate WTVF reported.
According to a recent analysis from the Pew Research Center, a record number of young adults in the U.S. have had to move back in with their parents due to the pandemic.
Federal authorities say eight missing children were rescued in a five-day rescue operation in the Indianapolis area. The U.S. Marshals Service’s Southern District of Indiana says the children are between six to 17-years-old - in what’s been called “Operation Homecoming.”
A Wisconsin farmer planted over 2 million sunflowers at his strawberry farm to spread a little happiness to customers, CNN reported.
A paralyzed cat found in bad shape finds a promising future.
A dog stranded in South Carolina traveled more than 10,000 miles to rejoin with her owners in Australia due to the pandemic, CNN reported.
According to the Food and Drug Administration, Sunshine Mills has issued a recall of three of its dog food products due to high levels of Aflatoxin.
Companies can stop collecting employees’ payroll taxes starting Sept. 1 after an executive order in August gave workers a tax holiday.
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum announced it will be reopening Sept. 10 with COVID-19 restrictions, CBS affiliate WTVF reported.
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy told senators Friday about cost-cutting fixes he made to the U.S. Postal Service transportation system designed to improve service, CBS affiliate WTVF reported.
A bear was spotted roaming around the campus of East Tennessee State University Friday.
Tennessee Highway Patrol PIO Stacey Heatherly confirmed Wednesday night, a firetruck collided into a Jellico home.
An 11-year-old girl from New York spent the last two months renovating her own tiny home.
The IRS has extended its Economic Impact Payment deadline for families with children.
An East Tenn. couple celebrated a very special wedding anniversary despite having to socially distance due to COVID-19 restrictions
The FBI Knoxville is warning the public about an increase in shopping scams.
Dunkin’ announced it is launching a cereal line based on two of its most popular coffee drinks.
Disney announced on Monday, 20th Century Fox, one of the most-recognized names in entertainment is no more.
You can now stay at the world’s last Blockbuster video store in Bend, Oregon on AirBnb.
According to The Bureau of Transportation Statistics, preliminary data on Monday, shows U.S. airlines carried almost twice as many passengers in June than in May.
A helicopter crashed into the Tennessee River near Alcoa Highway, according to dispatchers.
A dog saved a Tennessee dog rescue volunteer from a kidnapping attempt on Sunday.
An East Tennessee boy started a lemonade stand to achieve his dream of buying a trampoline for him and his siblings.
The Knox Co. Board of Health passed a motion Wednesday to make wearing a face mask in public mandatory starting Friday, July 3.