Arial Starks
Multimedia Journalist / Digital Producer
Knoxville, Tn
/s3.amazonaws.com/arc-authors/gray/ab34012e-749f-464c-b993-b923752d731b.jpg)
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.
A spokesperson for the sheriff’s office said KCSO was in Roane County after human remains were discovered.
PFPD investigators are reviewing videos of the incident and is asking the public to provide any other videos of the incident to help identify the shooter.
TOSHA said a fatality investigation can take between eight and ten weeks.
Several activists spoke and voiced the demands of the community including releasing body camera footage from the shooting, surveillance video from the school and the 9-1-1 tapes.
There was no power supplied to the home and firefighters had a hard time finding water supply, which was located more than a mile from the house.
This rescue was the first mission conducted by the Tennessee National Guard this year.
Many of the men shared the feeling of feeling responsible for the violence happening in their old community.
Anakeesta says this 2-millionth visitor marks a huge milestone for the park’s success and is a testament to what made Gatlinburg the top trending travel destination in the country.
The investigation reveled Storey was responsible for distributing the drugs to the victim.
DA Allen said this wrong information that was released is an example of why officials should not release details too quickly during an ongoing investigation.
One firefighter suffered a leg injury while fighting the fire and was transported to the University of Tennessee Medical Center for treatment.
When Governor Bill Lee lifts the state of emergency in Tennessee, students will not be able to continue virtual learning with their zoned school, but will have to enroll in the virtual only school.
The mayor said she will continue to push for “transparency and communication” throughout the duration of the investigation.
CAK is inviting everyone to watch the performance live both in person and virtually from April 15-17.
The decision was made “in an effort to be supportive of the school community and to provide an opportunity for healing in light of recent events” KCS said in a tweet Wednesday.
As of April 7, total COVID-19 cases in Tennessee has reached 819,505
Knoxville dispatchers told WVLT News a train derailed Friday night near a Rutledge Pike cement plant.
The suspect approached the bank tellers and handed them a note demanding money.
Police said no foul play is suspected.
Lawson was a SRO at Clinton High School since August of 2020.
Scarbrough was facing a $1,900 vet bill for Nugget and the group donated more than $5,200 to help out.
KCHS said it has started it’s search for a new head coach.
The Knox County Health Department said it has received questions from people about how to volunteer at a COVID-19 vaccine clinic as more and more Knox County residents are signing up to be vaccinated.
If you know the whereabouts of Jackson you are asked to contact the Forest Park Police Department at 513-595-5220.
According to the Knoxville Police Department, KFD was working to contain the fire in the 3500 block of Gap Road.
The Easter Bunny and Sparky the Fire Dog also made an appearance.
The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The victim’s condition is unknown at this time.
All offices will return to normal business hours Monday, April 5.
Nichols was arrested by the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Department on April 1 and booked into the Dekalb County Jail where he is being held without bond.
The zoo will also have an opportunity for families to meet some of the animals and take photos with the Easter Bunny.
You can call the 24-hour hotline at 833-904-1085. Volunteers are still helping people in the West Nashville area.
Billiards and Brews said a judge signed an injunction Monday involving the bar’s beer license.
The store also has a pharmacy with a drive-thru option and GoCart curbside pick-up and home delivery.
The event will feature a model car show, t-shirts, prizes, live music, food and more. Medic Mobile will also be in attendance foe their blood drive.
K-5 students will report to in person school on a regular schedule Monday.
In response to this problem, Clark will be offering training to parents on the risks online that can occur through smart phones, computers and even gaming systems.
Kindergarten students will not be eligible for virtual learning.
All five of the people inside the car were taken into custody for further investigation, KPD said.
Joe will be in a “no barrier” facility once he is ready to be around guests.
Knox County Sheriff Tom Spangler wants to take this opportunity to remind parents and guardians to talk to children about the dangers of talking to strangers.
The mask can be worn underneath a regular mask ,leaving you at least partly protected, for when you need to lower your larger mask to eat and talk.
Owens worked in law enforcement for 33 years
The staple 27-foot-long wiener-designed vehicle will be in the Knoxville area Friday March 19 through Sunday March 21.
UT sent out an alert around 3:35 a.m. Saturday warning students of a reported shots fired near 16th Street and Laurel Avenue.
Officers can be seen armed wearing bullet proof vests.
The Beck Cultural Exchange Center held a Town Hall via Zoom Friday celebrating “The Ladies of Austin-East High School” in light of Women’s History Month.
This case was brought forth as part of Project Safe Childhood (PSC), “a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice.”
A teen is in the hospital with life threatening injuries following a shooting at Elevation Apartments Wednesday evening.