TBI will not investigate death of man who died after time in Knox County jail
District Attorney General Charme Allen will not be ordering an investigation into the death of David Batts, who died after ...
Knox County jail staff will not face charges in death of David Batts, who had meningitis
David Batts died after a short stay at the jail Jan. 7. He left with several cuts and an extremely bruised and swollen face. He died Jan. 8.
DA: Man who died after being hit by Knox Co. jail staff multiple times did not die from 'trauma or injury'
DA Charme Allen's office said David Batts died from bacterial meningitis, according to the preliminary autopsy results.
Knoxville adds more mental health experts to police teams as alternative response work stalls
When someone has a mental health or drug crisis, experts can help police. Advocates want them on calls for community members ...
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Veteran Knoxville firefighters sue the city, saying they’re not paid what they deserve
Six Knoxville firefighters are suing the city, saying they aren't being paid what they deserve according to a payment plan passed in 2022. The plan was part of a package of pay raises touted by ...
City Council approves multi-million dollar contract for Knoxville Police Department after fiery meeting
A portion of the funding will go towards a new software that acts as a hub to monitor video from public and private surveillance cameras.
Knoxville organization honors Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with tribute service
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Knoxville community gathered Monday to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. at Overcoming Believers Church, marking the end of events organized by the MLK Jr.