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Man gets 30 years for heroin sales

A man who sold heroin out of a trailer next to Claxton Elementary School receives a 30 year sentence.

 

Loudon circuit clerk sues, demands more clerks

Unless a settlement is reached soon, attorneys representing Loudon County Mayor Buddy Bradshaw and General Session and Circuit Court Clerk Lisa Niles will square off in Chancellor Frank Williams' court next week to argue a case that could end up forcing a tax increase.

 

Ex-Knox prosecutor gets diversion in assault

KNOXVILLE — A Knox County DUI prosecutor who resigned earlier this year amid a sexual assault investigation was granted Wednesday a rare agreement to pretrial diversion on a reduced charge of misdemeanor assault.

 

Smokies association has new director

Great Smoky Mountains Assocation picks new executive director

 

City Council to hear Magpies sign appeal

The owner of the Happy Holler bakery will ask council to allow the dancing egg and butter stick to go up on her roof.

 

Rig overturns on I-40W near downtown Knoxville

The morning commute on Interstate 40 West is slowed by an overturned rig near downtown Knoxville.

 

Knox school officer alleges prejudice

A Knox County Schools security officer has filed a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleging he was passed over for the chief deputy position in favor of a woman who was selected before the hiring process had even officially begun.

 

Suspect to testify in fatal home invasion trial

Quinton Emmanuel Love says he has been falsely accused by an admitted crack addict in an October 2013 fatal shooting.

 

Fire damages old KFD alarm room

KNOXVILLE — A fire Tuesday night damaged a building used by the Knoxville Fire Department.

 

Gallery to exhibit Charlie Daniel cartoons

Showing of News Sentinel political satirist's artwork opens with First Friday reception downtown, runs through Jan. 16.

 

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