Arial Starks
Multimedia Journalist / Digital Producer
Knoxville, Tn
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Arial Starks is a Multimedia Journalist and Digital Producer at WVLT News.
She loves meeting new people and sharing their Volunteer Spirit, so it's no wonder her reporting often features East Tennesseans making a difference in their communities.
Arial enjoyed showcasing two deputies who helped deliver a baby on the side of an Anderson County road. Her reporting also revealed that a franchise of Vienna Coffee House decided to donate all its profits to ministry efforts. Sharing the results of a study naming Tennessee the second nicest state in America was an exciting story for Arial, too!
Originally from Birmingham, Alabama, Arial graduated from the University of Tennessee and is proud to call Knoxville home.
The Tennessee Department of Health has released new numbers on COVID-19 in the state.
A Washington man is accused of breaking the jaw of a disabled veteran over a mask dispute.
The TBI said Special Agent De’Greaun Frazier died during an undercover operation in Jackson in 2016.
A burglar, dressed in a Batman costume, robbed Anderson Mill Baptist Church, stealing hundreds of dollars worth of technology equipment.
University of Tennessee corner-back Bryce Thompson revealed his new jersey number for the fall season.
The Tennessee Highway Patrol and The LaVergne Police Department are investigating the death of a one-year-old after the child was ran over and killed.
The department announced the arrests and citations in a tweet saying the people were violating Davidson County’s mandatory mask order.
The man said the old WWII Japanese hand grenade belonged to his father-in-law.
A teenager was killed and 20 other people, including an officer were shot at during a large Washington party early Sunday morning, according to police.
he Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency said they had crews responding to a reported boat fire in Roane County Saturday night.
One man was inured after a domestic dispute in Jonesville, Virginia Wednesday involving a gun and an axe.
Volunteers removed more than 1,200 pounds of trash from the Tennessee River Saturday.
A 13-year-old Memphis boy was driving while riding on his grandmother’s lap, when he hit five people, WREG reports.
According to court records, Miles Hankins, now 22-years-old, is accused of breaking into the home of Christopher Robinson located on Hickory Valley Road in June of 2018.
According to the TBI, Briana Faith Tuggle went missing from her Soddy Daisy home on Friday August 7 around 9 p.m.
A Texas man is accused of breaking onto a city jail weeks after he was released.
President Donald Trump says he will extend unemployment benefits through the end of the year after a failed week of negotiations on Capitol Hill.
A Florida man was arrested after confronting a child wearing a mask at a restaurant and spitting in his face when the boy refused to take it off, police said.
Body was awarded the honorary Doctor of Humanities degree Friday, August 7 during Carson-Newman’s virtual graduation commencement, of which he was the guest speaker.
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is reminding people of the consequences of littering.
Detective Erick Brockman was recognized for his heroic acts after two separate incidents where he rescued someone from a water incident while off-duty.
Senior facilities and nursing homes in East Tennessee have reported 154 new cases of COVID-19 this week.
Rock band Foo Fighters announced they cancelled their ‘Van Tour 2020′.
During the meeting, Vice Mayor Mackenzie, Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon, and members of council were presented with information regarding the training process for becoming a KPD officer.
The Anderson County Animal Shelter is pleading with the public to adopt dogs as the shelter has reached its maximum capacity.
Lt. Tim Griswold’s had his final 10-7 over the THP radio system Wednesday.
According to the TBI, William Allen Angel, 29, of Pikeville was arrested on multiple sexual offense charges following an investigation of allegations of sexual misconduct against female employees of the Bledsoe County Emergency Medical Service
A Crossville man has been arrested and charged with First Degree Murder, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says.
In the midst of the Black Lives Matter movement there has been a push to support black owned businesses across the country.
An Oak Ridge dad built his daughter a water park in the backyard of their home.
WVLT News has compiled a list of counties and cities in East Tennessee where fireworks are and are not allowed to be sold and used.
The Henry County Sheriff’s office discovered a child in a dog cage while working a large animal rescue Thursday.
Knox County Sheriff Tom Spangler is concerned that the current climate in the country will hurt recruitment efforts with the department.
The CDC says always read instructions, wear protective gear and don’t mix chemicals. (Source: CNN)