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Man accused of shooting at Knox County deputy pleads guilty
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Floyd Allen Dalton Jr. appeared in court Tuesday, where he pleaded guilty to shooting at a Knox County Sheriff’s Office deputy in May of 2023. Back in May 2023, KCSO representatives accused Dalton of firing at the deputy near West Emory Road in Powell. This, after a patrol officer tried to stop him for driving recklessly.
Tennessee House of Representatives District 15 Democratic primary: Meet the candidates
In our region around Knoxville and East Tennessee, one primary race is heating up: State House of Representatives District 15 Democrats. We talked to incumbent state Rep. Sam McKenzie and his challenger Dasha Lundy, a Knox County commissioner. We also talked to candidates who don't have primary challengers to learn...
South Knoxville neighbors organize event to increase voter turnout for upcoming local election
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — In less than a month, voters in Knox County will head to the polls to vote in the general municipal election. To increase voter turnout, a group of neighbors in South Knoxville is hosting an event Tuesday night. The South Knoxville Neighborhood and Business Coalition (SKNBC)...
When is the first day for Knox County Schools? Here's what to know
Summer seems to have just started but back to school prep is coming in Knoxville and East Tennessee. School starts early here compared to many other places in the country. Mark your calendars for the following Knox County Schools 2024-25 start dates:. Aug. 8 (Thursday): First day for Knox County...
Knox County 2024 election and Tennessee primary voter guide: See candidates and stances
The Aug. 1 election in Tennessee is a busy one. Voters will choose the winners in Knox County races for commission, school board, law director, property assessor and judge. All voters regardless of party can cast their ballots to pick the winners. At the same time while your checking those...
Don't want to lose Bower Field Park to shopping? County accepts owner's pitch to move it
The owners of the land that houses Bower Field Park in south Knox County want to build on it, but they've offered up another spot nearby to move the park's popular ballfields. Developers have been working since 2023 to turn Bower Field Park - a playground with baseball and softball facilities along Chapman Highway on the far south end of the county - into shops and restaurants.
DA: Man convicted of vehicular homicide after crashing into another car while driving under the influence
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — A 25-year-old will serve eight years in the Tennessee Department of Correction after killing a driver while driving under the influence, according to Knox County District Attorney Charme Allen. According to the DA, Knoxville Police officers responded to a two-vehicle crash on Western Avenue at...
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