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.
Harriman redevelopment area comes with caveatRoane County News - Tue Nov 24
Several blocks of downtown Harriman will be the focal point of a redevelopment effort that may not make everyone happy.
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.
Time may be running out on ash spill lawsuitsRoane County News - Fri Nov 20
Instead of being made "whole" by negotiating a settlement with TVA, some people who felt damaged by the agency because of the fly ash catastrophe chose to seek their reparations through litigation.
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.
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