A paddle on the Emory River near Oakdale went wrong when heavy rain sent five kayakers into the current; locals and multi‑agency crews pulled everyone to shore and recovered gear.

Knoxville police and Crime Stoppers are searching for Andrew Lee Flowers III on multiple forgery and computer-related warrants; tips may be eligible for up to $2,000.

River & Rail Theatre bought the fire‑damaged Sterchi‑Audigier home on East Magnolia and will renovate it into a new performing‑arts center with city support.

Kading Properties’ Villas on Bell is taking shape in Knoxville: Phase I is expected this year and a Bell Avenue connector is slated for paving soon. The 247‑unit project will add a new route into downtown and dozens of rental homes to the south side.

State investigators are examining alleged purchasing irregularities at the City of Alcoa after officials terminated a staffer and referred the matter to state auditors and prosecutors.

Warm today with highs near 86°F; heavy thunderstorms likely late Friday into Saturday morning with localized flooding risk.

Sevierville police say scammers are spoofing the local electric utility and demanding payment over the phone. Hang up and verify billing at 865‑453‑2887.

TBI named 41-year-old Michael Dean Marrison as wanted on child-exploitation and rape charges; a $2,500 reward is being offered and investigators asked the public to call 1-800-TBI-FIND.

A woman was found dead in the backyard of a home on the 2700 block of Jefferson Avenue as homicide detectives pursue leads.

The Carter County Sheriff's Office says it's investigating a homicide in Valley Forge and has asked residents with information to contact authorities. Officials released few details Friday.

A West Knox home was destroyed in a three-floor fire Sunday; occupants were safe and the cause is under investigation.

A state‑approved pilot will let participating bars sell drinks to‑go in Market Square starting mid‑July, served in approved cups and limited to a marked zone. The program aims to boost foot traffic while keeping consumption regulated.

A Lenoir City man was arrested after Loudon County deputies investigated social-media posts that threatened Eaton Elementary School.