Man accused of murdering Blount Co. sheriff's deputy expected in court Tuesday for new preliminary hearing

Kenneth Wayne DeHart Jr. is facing more than a dozen charges, including premeditated first-degree murder and attempted ...

LIVE: Preliminary hearing for Kenneth DeHart, accused in Blount County deputy’s death

DeHart is facing the death penalty after being charged in McCowan’s February 2024 death. He was accused of shooting and ...

Judge sends murder case against Kenneth DeHart back to grand jury, finding probable cause to believe he murdered Blount Co. deputy

Kenneth Wayne DeHart Jr., 43, faces more than a dozen charges, including a premeditated first-degree murder charge in the ...
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Knoxville Teen Found Safe in Blount County as Community Breaths a Sigh of Relief

Knoxville Police announced via social media the safe recovery of missing 14-year-old Aubree Madrid in Blount County.
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Tennessee manhunt: Authorities seek suspect accused of shooting 2 deputies, 1 fatally

BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A manhunt is underway in Tennessee for a suspect accused of shooting two deputies during a traffic stop, killing one of them, authorities said. Kenneth DeHart, 42, is wanted on ...

Blount County mayor appoints interim fire protection district commissioners after employees demand change

Blount County Mayor Ed Mitchell has filled two holes, at least temporarily, on the Bount County Fire Protection District ...
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Blount County man sentenced for child rape conviction

Blount County District Attorney Ryan Desmond announced that Billy Joe Genaway, 45, was convicted of rape of a child on Friday ...
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Blount County firefighters question department finances, leadership after resignations

Firefighters voiced concerns surrounding leadership at a Blount County Fire Protection District meeting Tuesday. The meeting ...