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Jeffrey Ownby will be at next Monday's Knox Co. Commission and has no plans to give up his 4th district seat, his lawyer said in a statement on Monday.
Published: Thu, 31 May 2012 21:21:39 GMT
A candidate for Roane Co. Property Assessor seat has died after shooting himself at the home of the incumbent on Thursday, according to a release from the Kingston Police Dept.
Published: Thu, 31 May 2012 18:22:25 GMT
The Davidson County Grand Jury has indicted a former Hawkins County general sessions court judge on 41 counts of theft.
Published: Thu, 31 May 2012 21:25:05 GMT
Cocke Co. Sheriff Armando Fontes said he does not believe charges will be filed against two people who were taken into custody in North Carolina in connection with a fire last Friday that killed a toddler and his parents.
Published: Thu, 31 May 2012 18:11:46 GMT
Being a teenager can be difficult, but imagine also dealing with a life threatening disease.
Published: Thu, 31 May 2012 21:28:27 GMT
A soldier injured earlier this year in Afghanistan will get a special escort on his way back to Maryville Thursday evening.
Published: Thu, 31 May 2012 11:34:09 GMT
The Southeastern Conference and its members are teaming up to help fight Alzheimer's disease. They announced on Thursday they will donate $100,000 to the Pat Summitt Foundation Fund.
Published: Thu, 31 May 2012 22:18:48 GMT
Under the agreement, Nashville, Tenn.-based Gaylord Entertainment Co. will continue to own its hotel properties and other businesses. It will reorganize as a real estate investment trust effective Jan. 1.
Published: Thu, 31 May 2012 13:35:03 GMT
Potentially severe thunderstorms are expected to begin after noon Thursday in the Memphis area and move across the state.
Published: Thu, 31 May 2012 13:45:34 GMT
Knoxville police now know who was behind the wheel of the SUV that killed Chasity Thornell, her unborn child and Nelson Soto early this morning.
Published: Thu, 31 May 2012 20:26:11 GMT