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.
As of January 3, 2021, Tennessee had reached 608,297 total cases, 7,025 total deaths, 3,176 current hospitalizations and 526,966 recoveries from the virus.
Since Gilchrist has yet to see his college dorm, University of Tennessee Housing left him a special move-in surprise for when he makes his way to Rocky Top to thank him for his service.
The School system cites “the metric of ‘Teacher / School Staff Attendance’ and ‘Student Attendance’” for the switch.
The products, typically found in a variety of gift packages, boxes and baskets, were sold in all 50 states and in the company’s three retail stores in Vermont.
She had been missing since Friday night when Parker and two others went overboard in a canoe.
The road blocks will cause multiple traffic stops for “up to 15 minutes each time” from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Giraffe Nasha gave birth to her calf Saturday afternoon.
Rudy died earlier this week, leaving behind his handler Sgt. Jason Daniels and the entire Daniels family.
Campbell County Schools will be on a two hour delay for school Friday, January 15, due to wintery weather concerns.
The pops of purple represent Alzheimer’s Awareness, a disease the beloved former Lady Vols coach battled.
The winning numbers are 14, 26, 38, 45, 46 and the Powerball is 13.
Reserve Firefighter John Howell Clift died January 2 after losing his battle with COVID-19.
According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, 14-year-old Emilee Parker was found safe in Clarksville Saturday.
Occupants of the home told Rural Metro firefighters that they were having electrical problems with an appliance before the fire started.
The transfer announcement came Thursday in a social media post showing a painting of him sporting a Vols football uniform in Neyland Stadium.
LCSO Deputy Cole Rogers was named “East Tennessee Deputy of the Year” at the ceremony.
Jellico Rescue Squad member and beloved Jellico Fire and South Whitley Fire Chief Harold “Wayne” Honeycutt died, fire officials said in a Facebook post Sunday.
Burchett was sworn in for his second term serving the state’s 2nd Congressional District.
Emilee Chyann Parker is missing from Hamilton County
The driver remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation, KPD said in a release
Officials are asking drivers to use caution in the area until the incident is cleared.
Officers later determined the items were not explosives, but were consistent with a live or hoax device.
McGuire was arrested Monday morning around 8 a.m following an overnight manhunt.
The Memphis FBI has since release a photo of the suspect, asking the public to share any information they have on Warner.
As a precaution, nearby residents were evacuated in connection to the incident.
KPD said the incident “does not appear to be suspicious in nature”.
The 20 kits totaling about $5,000, containing coloring books, weighted blankets and stuffed animals were a part of 15-year-old Tyler Perry’s months-long Eagle Scout project.
The utilities company said 30 crews will continue to work overnight Saturday until all power is restored
Due to the hazardous icy road conditions, KPD has advised drivers to stay off the roads as much as possible.
Sevier County officials noted that it could still be 24 to 48 hours until all power is restored in the county, even with the extra help.
According to the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office, the interstate completely shutdown around 3:10 p.m. following the crash near Mile Marker 68.
The TBI said the suspect, identified as Michael Brandon Joyner, 39, is dead after he attacked an officer with a knife.
Knox County convenience centers will open on a delayed schedule Saturday, December 26, due to icy road conditions.
Throughout the year, the hospital has used holiday themed clothing to spread joy and support to the families in the NICU.
The police department said some of its officers received minor injuries and some K-9′s suffered frost bite during the search.
KUB said it is unsure at this time how long outages will last, but there would still be restorations happening through at least Sunday.
Knox County E-911 asks that if you dial 911 and can’t get through to please call 865-215-1179.
Park officials noted that any updates to closure information could be found on Dollywood’s social media accounts.
Tennessee was identified as the worst state in the country for COVID-19 infections.
Though the Tennessee Medical Association said it believes all counties in the state should be required to wear masks, it agrees with Gov. Lee in that the next several weeks are critical for mitigating a further surge of the virus.
She asks Tennesseans to be mindful of the severity of the virus with more holidays quickly approaching.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee’s wife Maria Lee has tested positive for COVID-19, the governor’s office announced Saturday evening.
According to TBI, the suspects have been identified as Mitchell Gagel, 23, and Tiffany Leshay Mynatt, 37 and Joshua Hoffpauir, 33, (deceased).
The Knoxville Ice Bears cited a recent surge in COVID-19 in Knox County for the postponement.
Tennova began distributing the vaccine to faculty Friday.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and his team potentially wasted millions of taxpayer dollars on COVID-19 testing which was promised by a politically connected company.
Tate’s School third grade teacher Kristin Brainard along with teacher Tasha Noe put a twist on their traditional Christmas play.
According to Blount Memorial officials, the hospital received a total of 975 doses of the vaccine, shortly after 8 a.m. Thursday.
Knox County health officials are expected to release more information regarding the vaccine in local hospitals Thursday morning.
WREG reported a witness told police the money was counterfeit.