Mohamad Zineddin was awarded the Roger Howsley Award for his contributions to nuclear security, reflecting his expertise in this field as well as a strong security culture.

ORNL researchers Zhili Feng and Jian Chen will receive the Elmer L. Hann Award from SNAME for their paper on a welding analysis tool improving shipbuilding efficiency.

Knoxville faces a heat wave with temperatures reaching the mid to upper 90s, and possibly low 100s. Health advisories are in place due to high ozone levels, cautioning against outdoor exertion for vulnerable groups.

A water main break in Knoxville at Middlebrook Pike and East Weisgarber Road is causing traffic delays and diversions, with KUB working on repairs and police assisting in traffic management.

Scientist Alicia Manjón Sanz of ORNL has been selected for the Young Leaders Program at the Science and Technology in Society forum in Kyoto for her work in neutron sciences and sustainable materials.

A fire destroyed a North Knoxville home early Monday, with the occupants safely evacuating. Firefighters battled the blaze for almost an hour before it was extinguished. The cause remains under investigation.

Sevier County constable Sammy Scott was arrested for DUI after failing to maintain his vehicle's lane. Previously charged with failing to aid post-accident, Scott's arrest contradicts his law enforcement role.

The Altar Fellowship Church in Tennessee raised $50,000 to pay off $8 million in medical debt for nearly 4,000 families, motivated by the compassion shown to their pastor in the past.

Construction begins on a $227-million building for UT Knoxville's Haslam College of Business, set to open in fall 2027 to accommodate growing enrollment.

Kingsport's Storm Drain Art Contest winners to create environmental awareness through street art, with projects starting in September and artists receiving a $150 prize.

A search is underway in Tennessee for missing two-month-old Chremson Blair, with authorities and the public looking for the infant who last wore a blue and white onesie.

Knoxville opened a new sports center at Lakeshore Park, named after Jim Haslam and funded by the Haslam family, featuring baseball fields and a fieldhouse.

Knoxville's weather forecast includes sunshine, potential showers, and thunderstorms, with highs around 85 degrees and 60% chance of rain Sunday evening. Sunny days and clear nights expected mid-week.