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Knoxville murder still unsolved after 7 years
Seven years ago, Herman Bailey was shot in an Austin Homes parking lot and died several days later. His case remains unsolved and Knoxville Police Department Homicide Unit detectives are seeking information that could lead to an arrest.
Tennessee baseball's AJ Causey signs deal with Kansas City Royals
Baseball right-handed pitcher AJ Causey agreed to terms with the Kansas City Royals on Monday for a signing bonus worth $477,500, according to Baseball America draft writer Carlos Collazo. The deal is slightly underslot, as the pick had a recommended value of $505,000. Causey was selected No. 138 overall by...
Kia thefts in Knoxville a growing trend
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Knoxville Police investigators are monitoring a crime trend involving Kia vehicles after an uptick in thefts this year. The most recent reported crime involving a Kia occurred earlier last week in North Knoxville and resulted in the arrest of three teenagers. According to KPD spokesperson Scott Erland, the department has been […]
One found dead after man with stab wounds shows up at Methodist church in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — One person was found dead near Kingston Pike and I-140 after another man showed up at a church in Knoxville with stab wounds, according to Knoxville Police. The department shared that officers responded to Cokesbury United Methodist Church around 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, July 23, to investigate a report of a stabbing […]
Murder suspect found Tuesday near Oak Ridge Quarry
Juan Carlos Diaz Perez, the man accused of murder in the slaying of a woman in Knoxville, was found and arrested near the Oak Ridge Quarry late Tuesday afternoon by the U.S. Marshals Smokey Mountain Fugitive Task Force. He was taken to Knoxville following his capture, according to the Knoxville Police Department. Warrants had been issued Monday charging him with first-degree murder. ...
'Pete the Cat' author Eric Litwin in Oak Ridge Aug. 3
Eric Litwin, the best-selling author of the original four "Pete the Cat" books, will be speaking at 10 a.m. Aug. 3 at The Historic Grove Theater in Oak Ridge. This event is co-sponsored by Friends of the Library and the Oak Ridge Public Library with in-kind support provided by High Places Church (located in the Grove Theater). The event is free with registration. ...
New Tennessee law allows developers to use private inspectors, sparking debate
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A new state law allows developers to hire their own private building inspectors, which allows them to avoid using government inspectors. The law will go into effect in October, and while developers say this is a big win, critics have some concerns. From homes to...
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