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Scroll through Knox County Schools history with hundreds of archive photos in one place
There's so much Knoxville history to discover, and Knox County Schools have deep connections that span the generations. Knox News archive photos of high schools and academies will bring back memories of amazing times together like football games, proms and graduations. plus a glimpse at what the buildings looked like back in the day.
A Repeat Offender in Knox County Facing up to 40 Years in Prison
A repeat offender in Knox County is now set to face between 25 and 40 years in prison. 62 year old Merv Rodgers has been convicted of especially aggravated kidnapping, domestic assault and aggravated assault. District Attorney Charme Allan’s office says he strangled his girlfriend and hit her with a...
Knoxville Area Urban League searching for volunteers to help prepare and run Shoes for Schools event
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — An annual shoe and school supplies giveaway in Knox County is coming up ahead of the start of school. For the 22nd year, the Knoxville Area Urban League is giving out free shoes and school supplies to students during Shoes for School. But in order to pull off a big event like this, a lot of volunteers are needed.
Larsen Jay raising money at record-setting pace for Knox County mayoral race
The election to replace Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs is more than two years away, but candidate Larsen Jay is out to a blazing start raising money for his campaign for the seat. Jay, a Republican Knox County commissioner at-large, raised more than $276,000 since his campaign started. That's the...
Who killed Pauline George? Knox County case cold after more than 30 years
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — It’s been more than three decades since Pauline George was found dead in her home, but the case, which was the first time investigators in Knox County ordered DNA testing, remains unsolved. On March 7, 1991, George, 50, was found stabbed to death in the basement of her West Knox […]
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