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Three men arraigned, formally accused of murder in death of 22-year-old woman in South Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Three men suspected of murdering a 22-year-old woman in South Knoxville were formally arraigned in court on Friday. A total of four people have been indicted in the death of Danishka Melina Sibaja Mejía, whose body was found in a South Knoxville home on April 5.
Judge sentences Knoxville mother to 22 years after 5-year-old girl's shooting death
A Knox County judge sentenced Robin Howington, the mother found guilty of reckless homicide in the shooting death of her 5-year-old daughter, to 22 years in prison. A jury earlier this year also found Howington, 41, guilty of aggravated child neglect, making a false report, tampering with evidence and attempted tampering with evidence. Judge G....
DA: Man sentenced to 15 years after woman fatally overdoses on drugs he sold to her
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A man was sentenced to 15 years in prison after delivering fentanyl to a woman who eventually overdosed from it, District Attorney Charme Allen said. Wesley Allen Lacey was convicted of second-degree murder after a woman overdosed at a motel in Carter in April 2022, according to the DA.
Officer fatally shoots man who confronted him with knife, authorities say
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee police officer has fatally shot a man who confronted him with a knife, authorities said. Knoxville Police responded Wednesday to a report of a man acting erratically and causing a disturbance at a business, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said in a statement.
Lady Vols basketball transfer tracker: Who's in, who's out for Kim Caldwell's roster
Lady Vols basketball is building out a roster for the first season under coach Kim Caldwell. Caldwell, who was hired April 7 after one season at Marshall, has filled out her staff and now will fill out the 2024-25 roster via the transfer portal. Here is what to know about...
Knoxville man arrested after leading deputies on several chases
A Knoxville man was arrested after allegedly running from Blount County Sheriff’s deputies multiple times. Deputies responded to a call on April 15 about a domestic disturbance. On arrival, they spoke with a 78-year-old Maryville man who told deputies that Roger White, 35, was in an argument with Danielle Rickard, 34, North Wildwood Road, Maryville. Deputies reported that they told the man to open the door, “fearing for her safety.” ...
'The Justice Bus' arrives in East Tennessee, giving free legal advice and help
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Justice Bus made a stop in East Tennessee on Thursday, offering legal advice and help for people in the area. The bus is a large, blue van decorated with "Justice Bus" lettering that offers free legal help for all Tennesseans. It's outfitted with computers, tablets, a printer, internet access, video displays, Wi-Fi and other office supplies. Legal staff and volunteers on the bus offer people on-the-spot access to legal help.
Oak Ridge, Japanese sister city trips resume
The Sister City Support Organization (SCSO), in cooperation with Oak Ridge Schools, has selected the delegates for the 2024 middle school exchange with the sister city of Naka-shi, Japan. The 29-year student exchange will resume this year after it was stopped five years because of COVID-19. The Oak Ridge students...
What channel is Tennessee baseball vs. Kentucky on today? Time, TV schedule, streaming info
Tennessee baseball's biggest series of SEC play to this point takes place this weekend against Kentucky, starting Friday in Lexington. The two top-five teams are in excellent shape regarding being a regional host in the NCAA Tournament, with national seed hopes very much in play. Kentucky (31-5, 14-1 SEC) has...
Which roads will be closed for the 2024 Rossini Festival?
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The 2024 Rossini Festival is on April 20 and 21 in Knoxville and there will be several road closures that drivers should be aware of. The City of Knoxville shared that several downtown streets and on-street parking spaces will be closed to vehicles for the event. The following roads will also […]
University of Tennessee offering Taylor Swift class this fall
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The University of Tennessee is planning to offer a credited Taylor Swift-themed class starting in the fall of 2024. The aim of the class is to take a look at the pop star’s celebrity culture and career strategies, among other things. “Taylor Swift’s cultural and...
Eight unclaimed East Tennessee veterans to be honored in May
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - In just a few weeks, eight unclaimed veterans in East Tennessee will be buried at the East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery. According to Kevin Knowles, who is helping oversee the arrangements, the majority of these unclaimed veterans were homeless and no family members were able to be contacted.
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