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Update: Drowned man was swimming, did not fall off bridge
Dispatch originally thought the man fell into the water, but after interviewing the man's friends they determined the man was swimming.
Earl's biggest damage in Northeast: business
Tropical storm Earl's worst damage in New England has been to seasonal businesses hoping to end their summer on a high note.
Traffic clear after motorcycle accident backs up traffic on Hwy 321
Traffic is now clear after a motorcycle accident backed up traffic along Highway 321 in Townsend close to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Tailgaters line the streets with orange and white
Orange and white tents started popping up all over the UT campus early Saturday morning as faithful Vol's fan's prepared for the season opener.
Knoxville officer's "ribs are sore" after shootout with murder suspect
Knoxville Police Officer Brandon Stryker was wearing a bulletproof vest Friday when he was shot while attempting to arrest 54-year-old Michael Chesney.
Update: Suspect in cafeteria shooting dead
The man suspected in the shooting of an S & S Cafeteria worker was killed during a confrontation with police. One officer was wounded when a bullet hit his bullet proof vest.
Earl threatens Mass. with wind, rain, surf
A weakening but still dangerous Hurricane Earl steamed toward the gray-shingled cottages and fishing villages of Cape Cod on Friday night, disrupting people's vacations on the unofficial final weekend of the short New...
Knoxville police officer shot, cafeteria shooting suspect killed
A Knoxville police officer was shot Friday night in a shootout with a suspect in Thursday's S&S Cafeteria shooting. The suspect was killed in the shooting.
East TN dogs taken to new homes
Close to three dozen East Tennesse dogs will soon have new homes more than 1,000 miles away.
McWherter makes several stops in East Tennessee
Gubernatorial candidate Mike McWherter made several stops in East Tennessee on Friday including Heritage High School and a Blount County Democratic Luncheon.
Officials offering reward to those with information about mosque arson
Federal investigators have confirmed that an accelerant was used to set fire to excavating equipment being used at the site of a proposed mosque in Rutherford County.
Brooks & Dunn end 20-year career at Nashville show
The first song Brooks & Dunn ever sang together has become their last.
UT fans, businesses, scalpers gear up for kickoff
With just hours to go before the Vols kick off their 2010 football season, fans, businesses and scalpers are preparing for the fun and the frenzy.
Former priest charged in East Tennessee with child sex abuse
A former East Tennessee priest is facing child sex abuse charges in Tennessee, the third state to file against him involving the same alleged victim.
Authorities say fire at Middle Tennessee mosque site was arson
Federal investigators have decided a suspicious fire that damaged construction equipment at the site of a future mosque was arson.
Police: Surveillance photos full of clues about Knoxville cafeteria shooter
Knoxville police released still pictures captured by surveillance video in S&S Cafeteria the night a cashier was shot and killed during a robbery.
Customers remember S&S Cafeteria cashier
Restaurant customer Patsy Brown is one of the many cafeteria faithfuls who will greatly miss Giles. "The gentleman who was killed is a wonderful person. He always had a smile, was kind, and talked to you if you needed to talk. He was a good representative of this company."
Nearby workers shocked by fatal shooting during Knoxville cafeteria robbery
People who work near S&S Cafeteria in Bearden were still in shock Friday about the fatal cashier shooting during a robbery attempt Thursday night.
What you need to know about Boomsday!
Knoxville's most explosive event is scheduled for Sunday, September 5th along the downtown waterfront. Before you head out to watch the fireworks and enjoy the family friendly event, here's what you need to know:
United Way of Greater Knoxville kicks off campaign
The 2010 United Way campaign of Greater Knoxville kicked off Friday morning at Neyland Stadium.





