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Lawsuit Against Knoxville in Deadly Shooting of Anthony Thompson Jr. Dismissed, Court Records Show
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) The lawsuit against the City of Knoxville in the deadly shooting of Austin-East Magnet High School student Anthony Thompson Jr. has been dismissed.WVLT news reporting Monda...
Feb 19, 2024
The Blount County Sheriff’s Office Releases Body Cam Footage of the Shooting of Two Deputies, Killing One
The Blount County Sheriff's Office releases the body camera footage in the death of Deputy Greg McCowan and injuring of Deputy Shelby Eggers during a shooting following a traffic stop.It happened on F...
Feb 19, 2024
Man Charged for Helping Blount County Deputy Shooting Suspect While on the Run
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Another individual is charged with helping suspected cop killer Kenneth DeHart evade police capture for over five days following his flight from a traffic stop on February 8.Knox ...
Feb 16, 2024
Meigs County Deputy Robert Leonard’s Body is Found Along with Woman in Custody
The body of Meigs County Deputy Robert "RJ" Leonard has been found.Officials say Leonard went missing after arresting a woman Wednesday night.District Attorney Russell Johnson says the woman’s b...
Feb 16, 2024
Officials: Multiple Agencies Continuing Search for Missing Meigs Co Deputy, Body Not in Crashed Cruiser
Meigs County, TN (WOKI) One body is recovered, and a Meigs County Sheriff's Office deputy is still missing after arresting a woman Wednesday night.Multiple agencies are collaborating in the search for...
Feb 15, 2024
Man Accused of Killing Blount County Deputy Caught in Knoxville
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The man accused of killing Blount County Deputy Greg McCowan and injuring Deputy Shelby Eggers is apprehended Monday afternoon in Knoxville.Officials with the Knoxville Police Dep...
Feb 13, 2024
Billboards Up Across the Southeast for Fugitive on TBI’s Most Wanted List, Kenneth Dehart, Jr. who is Wanted in Connection to the Shootings of Two Blount County Deputies – Fatally Wounding Deputy Greg McCowan
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has teamed up with Lamar Advertising to put Blount County murder suspect Kenneth DeHart Jr.'s face all over the southeast.DeHart is accused of shooting Blount Cou...
Feb 13, 2024
Brother of Blount County Manhunt Suspect Enters Plea, Attorney to Seek Bond Reduction
Maryville, TN (WOKI) Marcus DeHart, appearing in court Monday afternoon, pleads “not guilty” to charges that he helped his brother, Kenneth DeHart, avoid capture following the fatal shooti...
Feb 12, 2024
Update on Murder Investigation into Blount County Deputy Greg McCowan Including Funeral Arrangements for Fallen Officer
The hunt for Kenneth DeHart continues.A Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Blue Alert remains active for him, he is suspected in the shooting of two Blount County Deputies Thursday, Deputies Shelby Egg...
Feb 11, 2024
The Tennessee Highway Patrol says Charges are Pending in Fatal North Knoxville Crash
The Tennessee Highway Patrol says charges are pending against a teenager after a deadly crash on East Emory Rd.The crash happened on Sunday afternoon near Bell Road and resulted in four people being t...
Feb 08, 2024
Which Vols football true freshman are you most excited to see besides QB Faizon Brandon?
KNOXVILLE, TN – April 02, 2026 – Quarterback Faizon Brandon #11 of the Tennessee Volunteers during spring scrimmage at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Athletics
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