The Knoxville News Sentinel - Wed Nov 25
Judges Norma McGee Ogle, left, and J. Curwood Witt Jr. listen Tuesday to attorney Randy Rogers argue in behalf of Rocky Joe Houston, who is charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of Roane County Deputy Bill Jones and his friend Mike Brown.
Roane trusty slips away from work detailThe Knoxville News Sentinel - Tue Nov 24
A trusty at the Roane County Jail who walked away from a cleanup detail in Harriman this morning has been charged with felony escape, Sheriff's Department Chief Deputy Tim Phillips said.
Rocky Houston arguments: No double jeopardy; judge bungled caseThe Knoxville News Sentinel - Tue Nov 24
Rocky Joe Houston's former lawyer says one trial for double-murder ought to be enough.
Tennessee Deputy Killed, Double Jeopardy Argument Against TrialWLMT - Mon Nov 23
An attorney for Rocky Joe Houston will argue his former client shouldn't be tried again in the killing of a Roane County deputy and another man.
Some dogs still at alleged puppy millThe Knoxville News Sentinel - Sun Nov 22
Legal guidelines must be followed when it comes to the fate of dozens of sickly dogs found in an alleged puppy mill in Harriman, an official said.
11 months after TVA ash spill, damaged residents remain in legal limboWBIR-TV - Sun Nov 22
Eleven months after the TVA disaster that unleashed more than one billion gallons of fly ash in Roane County, some residents along the Emory River directly across from the spill remain in legal limbo.
Grins and Grimaces: Saving an eagle; saving buildingsKnoxville News Sentinel - Fri Nov 20
A look at recent events in the news that pleased us... EAGLE SAVED: When he received a phone call in September about a badly injured bald eagle, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Officer Vince Pontello said he didn't believe it.
Teflon attorney shakes off scuffle chargesRoane County News - Fri Nov 20
Call it a string of good luck, or call it being on the right side of the law. Whatever it is, attorney Chris Cawood continues to notch legal victories against people who bring charges against him.
Bald eagle gets healing helpKnoxville News Sentinel - Wed Nov 18
When he received a phone call in September about a badly injured bald eagle, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Officer Vince Pontello said he didn't believe it.
Facing animal cruelty charges, alleged puppy mill leader still has dogsWBIR-TV Knoxville - Wed Nov 18
After Victoria Medaglia heard about the living conditions Roane County Animal Control and District Attorney's office investigators found more than 100 dogs living in during an alleged puppy mill bust earlier this month, she knew she wanted to help.
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