Category Archives: News Top Stories

Knox County Schools Coach No Longer with System after Criminal Investigation

Knox County Schools Coach No Longer with System after Criminal Investigation

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Knox County Schools baseball coach at the center of a criminal investigation is now out of a job. KCS officials confirming that Hardin Valley Academy baseball coach Tyler Roach is no longer with the school system after a criminal investigation. KCS says Roach had been placed on administrative leave with pay…MORE

Man Charged for Helping Blount County Deputy Shooting Suspect While on the Run

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 County arrest records say 46-year-old Maurice Warren has been charged with accessory after the fact for buying two phones for DeHart who is…MORE

A Member of the White Pine Fire Department has Died

A Member of the White Pine Fire Department has Died

Officials with the White Pine Fire Department say they have lost of one of their members. They say Mike Romines, who served for 40 years, died from an ongoing illness. They are asking everyone to keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. All town flags will be at half staff starting today (Friday) and…MORE

Knoxville Police Identify Victim in Deadly McCalla Avenue Shooting

Knoxville Police Identify Victim in Deadly McCalla Avenue Shooting

Knoxville Police have identified the victim of the deadly shooting on McCalla Avenue. Police say 50 year-old Sherwin Harris is believed to have been shot following an altercation at the Magnolia Café Wednesday night which continued at the lounge located in the 2200 block of McCalla Avenue where the suspect reportedly shot the victim and…MORE

Meigs County Deputy Robert Leonard’s Body is Found Along with Woman in Custody

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 body was found inside his vehicle in the water. Based on early investigation, it is believed that Leonard took the woman into custody Wednesday on…MORE

Marcus DeHart, Brother of Blount County Deputy Shooting Suspect, Out on Bond

Marcus DeHart, Brother of Blount County Deputy Shooting Suspect, Out on Bond

Blount County, TN (WOKI) Marcus DeHart, the brother of Kenneth DeHart, the man suspected of shooting a Blount County deputy and killing another, is out of jail. The Blount County Clerk’s Office confirming DeHart’s release on bond Thursday afternoon. Blount County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Greg McCowan and Shelby Eggers stopped Kenneth DeHart Thursday night, BCSO…MORE

The Knoxville Expo is This Weekend at Their New Location

The Knoxville Expo is This Weekend at Their New Location

After nearly 20 years at the Knoxville Expo Center, the Knoxville Flea Market will have a new home this weekend. You’ll find the sale at the Jacob Building inside Chilhowee Park. Over 250 vendors from across East Tennessee will be set up there. The event is free and runs all weekend long starting on Friday.…MORE