A Knox County jury convicted Jarrett David Simoneaux on three counts of aggravated sexual battery; a judge ordered consecutive terms that total 30 years without parole.

A Rhea County man pleaded guilty to reckless homicide and was sentenced to eight years, with court records saying he must serve the full term in the death of a 7‑year‑old.

Patchy fog this morning in Knoxville gives way to a mild afternoon with highs near 67°F. Rain and gusty winds return late Thursday into Friday.

Master Sgt. Roddie Edmonds of South Knoxville, famed for saying “We are all Jews here,” is set to receive the Medal of Honor posthumously after congressional action. The award follows a decades‑long push by his family and veterans.

The Justice Department has opened a civil-rights investigation into Lincoln Memorial University after allegations that Jewish medical students were prevented from finishing exams.

Roane County's sheriff's office announced the death of Detective and school resource officer Jon French. Colleagues and local agencies offered condolences after the Facebook announcement.

A Knoxville Republican filed a sworn complaint accusing Sen. Marsha Blackburn of using federal campaign money to help her gubernatorial bid and asks regulators to probe roughly $2.7M.

TBI agents are investigating after a 45-year-old inmate was found unresponsive at the Claiborne County Jail; autopsy and toxicology testing are pending.

A Tennessee Comptroller study finds Knox County’s courts are roughly 2.4 judges short, straining dockets for homicide, family and civil cases. The shortfall sits inside a statewide judge gap.

A 19-year-old was arrested after an alleged sexual battery of a juvenile at a Super Bowl party in northwest Knoxville; court records and booking logs show charges and a bond hearing.

Warm, breezy Tuesday with highs near 68°F; rain arrives after 11 p.m. and could leave Wednesday’s commute wet. Gusts may reach 25 mph this afternoon.

A small plane made an emergency landing on a Gainesville road Monday, striking several vehicles. Authorities say injuries were minor and the FAA is investigating.

Chilly morning gives way to sun and highs near 59°F; Tuesday warms into the upper 60s before rain returns late Tuesday night.