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Ownby says he won't give up seat

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

Police: Candidate kills self at incumbent's home

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

Former Hawkins judge faces 41 theft charges

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

No charges yet in last weekend's triple homicide

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

Maryville teen gets new boat from Dream Connections

Being a teenager can be difficult, but imagine also dealing with a life threatening disease.

Published: Thu, 31 May 2012 21:28:27 GMT

Injured Maryville soldier to get big welcome

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

SEC, members "Back Pat" with $100,000

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

Gaylord to sell hotel brand to Marriott for $210M

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

Storms building, some could be severe

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

Police find driver, SUV in deadly hit and run

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