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.
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Authorities have released the description of a vehicle driven by a possible witness in the disappearance of 5-year-old Summer Wells
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Dunn told WVLT News he didn’t find the actions of the mother to lead to any harm of the children.
SPD announced the mother of the two children has been located around 11:30 p.m. Sunday.
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According to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, multiple agencies responded to a major crash near Maynardville Highway and Texas Valley around Sunday evening.
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The male victim was reportedly found under water by a swimmer in the area.
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The owners of the Aberdeen Angus bull were transporting the animal from Missouri to sell it.
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WVLT News reached out to UT athletics who could not confirm whether Beasley has been reinstated to team activities after he was suspended amid the abuse investigation in early April.
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The agency believes there could be more than 20 more victims throughout the Southeast.
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Since RSV is a virus, Dr. Radu says there are no antibiotics to treat it.
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Malayia was last seen happily watching basketball on TV at 11:30 pm on 6/22, according to police.
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According to the TBI, 34-year-old Jimmy Aytes was last seen on June 22.
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If you want to help provide a meal to a child, all you have to do is book an appointment with either Gambuzza’s Barbershop locations and your visit will pay for one meal for a child at the Boys & Girls Club of the Tennessee Valley.
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Twelve different faith traditions including “all genders, stages, ages and roles” will be represented in the service entitled “Our beautiful puzzle of creation”.
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He is known to frequent South Knoxville, the quarry and Meadow Oaks Lane.
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Rex Dale Lewis, 59, was arrested at the home and charged with especially aggravated kidnapping and aggravated assault, WJHL reported.
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CPD announced the suspect, Tyler Justin Hall, was arrested Sunday evening in connection to the incident.
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McWaters began her career with the city in March of 2016.
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Officials with the TBI and the Hawkins County Sheriff’s Office said during a media briefing Friday that they are now investigating Summer Wells father’s claims that the 5-year-old was kidnapped.
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WVLT News is proud to serve a community that is willing to share its stories of hope, success, and triumph.
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Brown will join Nashville native Alex Walsh in representing Tennessee in the Olympics.
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According to plannedparenthood.org, fewer than 1 out of 100 people who use an IUD will get pregnant each year and the device is considered one of the best methods of birth control on the market.
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The suspect fired several shots inside the store before he was arrested, but there were no injuries and no one was shot.
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The bridge will remain closed as the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) continues with its two-phase repair plan.
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Don wells told WVLT’s CBS affiliate WJHL in a written statement Thursday evening that he believed Summer had been kidnapped because she would never " leave our hill”.
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Officials said traffic is moving in both directions on Sevierville Road between Nina Delozier Road and Peppermint Road.
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Nashville native Alex Walsh, 19, will swim in the Olympics as a member of Team USA after placing first in the competition.
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There will be closures along Gay Street, Church Ave. and Cumberland Ave from Thursday evening through Sunday until the races are completed.
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Admission to the event will be free for all fans, with gates opening up at 1 p.m. ahead of the first pitch at 2 p.m.
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Officials with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said a missing 9-month-old girl has been found safe.
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Traffic traveling eastbound was diverted to the shoulder and traffic traveling westbound was limited to two lanes.
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The victim told officers her husband had been drinking and had accused her of having relations with his friend before the assault happened.
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According to a report, the driver of the Saturn attempted to strike multiple police vehicles during the pursuit involving the police department and sheriff’s office.
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Tatum has 15 years of collegiate coaching under his belt and is excited to continue his career with the Lady Vols.
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One fox came from the Memphis Zoo and the other traveled all the way from the Santiago Wild Animal Park.
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A celebration for Tyson’s first heavenly birthday will take place Friday, June 11 at 8 p.m. at the Lenoir City Park under shelter #3.
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If you have seen Dixon or know any information surrounding her whereabouts, you are asked to contact Knox County Sheriffs Office Major Crimes Detective at 215-2243.
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So far there have been no reports of the product causing illness, but the TDA wants consumers to be aware of the dairy allergen
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The agencies were working to extract the victims from their cars.
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At the request of General Attorney Dave Clark, Governor Bill Lee authorized a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Thrasher’s murderer(s).
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Investigators were able to recover the weapon and Richards is no longer employed with the sheriff’s office.
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Knox County Schools announced its new Chief of Security, Jason Perinard. He will replace Gus Paidousis on August 1, who is retiring July 31.
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According to KPD, a 29-year-old man and two other individuals were walking along Dandridge Ave, around 1:30 p.m. Thursday when an unknown person in a black SUV fired multiple rounds at the group.
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“He fought so hard but he went peacefully in the arms of his mom, dad, and sisters,” the post reads.
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The identities of both victims are being withheld until their families have been notified.
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Tennessee hammered Liberty 9-3 ending the game with five home runs.
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The former Vols quarterback and sporting goods company awarded a $10,000 grant to the AE athletics program Saturday.
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Shular was last wearing a black shirt, black plaid pajama pants and a green ID bracelet.
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There is no entry fee or registration required to join the competition.
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The ceremony was moved to Sunday, June 6 at 2 p.m. as a precaution due to “potential inclement weather” Thursday evening.