The Jefferson County Sherriff’s Office arrest a suspect armed with a rifle. Deputies responding to an address in Strawberry Plains Saturday and spoke to a husband and wife who said the husband’s brother, Nicholas Shawn Knight, assaulted them and was armed with a rifle. After 20 minutes of searching, Knight was found in a tree…… MORE
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting in Talbott. Deputies were called to Ingram Road after a man called 911 saying he had shot his wife Wednesday night. 52 year-old Kenneth Belcher was found inside pickup in the rear parking lot of a school on E. Dumplin Valley Road. A weapon was…… MORE
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s office is investigating a fatal shooting in Talbott. One person taken into custody early this (Thursday) morning following that shooting in the 900 block of Ingram Road. Officials say a preliminary investigation reveals it to be a domestic-related incident.… MORE
Knoxville Police are investigating a fatal shooting in North Knoxville. It happened last night (Tuesday) in the 1200 block of Bradshaw Garden Road. Police believe a physical confrontation occurred and shots were fired. A man was struck and taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police are searching for a dark-colored four-door sedan…… MORE
An inmate on death row in Tennessee has died but not by execution. The Tennessee Department of Correction says 71 year-old James Dellinger died at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville yesterday (Monday) from apparent natural causes. He was previously sentenced to death in 1996 for first degree murder out of Blount County after being…… MORE
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Greene County Sheriff’s Office fire investigator are investigating the cause of a fatal fire. A man was found dead inside a Greene County house following the fire yesterday (Sunday) morning. Fire crews responding to the home on Choctaw Drive. The caller says they woke up to their dog…… MORE
The Knoxville County Planning Commission held its monthly meeting this week, where they discussed several issues among land use. One issue being the potential firearms range a Knoxville-based company wants to build in the New Hopewell community of South Knox county. There were many items on the agenda to discuss regarding land and re-zoning. The…… MORE
Dollywood Parks & Resorts is gearing up for an exciting 2023 season, one which includes the opening of a new roller coaster—Big Bear Mountain—as well as a new resort, by hosting a number of hiring events over the coming weeks. Exciting perks—including 100% free tuition, competitive wages, free lunch, and more—add to the reasons why…… MORE
The Knoxville Fire Department is investigating an East Knoxville house fire. Crews called to Chipman Street early yesterday evening and discovered fire in the attic of the home. The home was unoccupied and in the process of having minor renovations done. The home suffered minor fire damage and moderate smoke and water damage. No injuries…… MORE
Two burglary suspects who walked off from a work release job site in downtown Knoxville are captured by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office.
KCSO said Ray Boone and Will Hatfield were on a work release job site in downtown Knoxville yesterday afternoon.
KCSO said both were serving charges on burglary and theft.
KCSO said both were captured this afternoon and are in custody at the Union County Sheriff’s Office.
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