An industrial fire at Jackson Manufacturing on Goldstar Drive tied up nearly 40 firefighters and sent one crew member to Bradley Medical Center. Investigators are probing the cause.

Fog this morning gives way to showers and gusty storms this afternoon in Knoxville. Gusts up to 25 mph and a quarter- to half-inch of rain possible.

TDOT says extra wall reinforcement will push the Woodson Drive–Cherokee Trail phase of Alcoa Highway out to spring 2030. Expect rolling roadblocks and overnight closures during the work.

Federal agents executed a May 12 search in Knoxville and seized fentanyl, meth and other drugs; a 36-year-old man faces federal drug and firearms charges with a July trial date.

A county media release says six people were indicted after an inmate's 2022 overdose was linked to heroin brought into the former Hamblen County jail.

Hamblen County deputies say a targeted sweep found multiple registered sex offenders out of compliance and led to criminal charges, the sheriff's office said.

More than 2,000 LCUB customers lost power on June 4; crews restored service by 10:07 a.m. as crews worked to re‑energize affected lines.

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.