Warm, mostly sunny Thursday with a slight chance of afternoon storms; heavier rain likely Saturday night into Easter Sunday, then cooler with a frost risk.

Mostly cloudy and humid this morning with highs near 82°F and afternoon storm chances. A stronger front brings more widespread rain late Saturday into Sunday.

A former student reportedly bypassed a front office and entered classrooms at Hardin Valley Academy and the neighboring elementary. Families say they were notified days later and want answers.

Hikers found a partially decomposed body near Monterey, Tenn.; Putnam County deputies are investigating and reviewing missing-person reports as they try to identify the person.

A joint notice pauses debris-burn permits across Sevier County while urging extreme caution for campfires and grills.

A multi‑agency sweep in Oak Ridge led to the arrest of James Dustin Jenkins, who faces attempted first‑degree murder and domestic assault charges. The 7th Judicial Drug and Violent Crime Task Force posted details to its Facebook page.

Warm Wednesday heats into the low 70s with very dry air and gusty winds; rain returns Friday to cool things off. Residents should avoid outdoor burning while humidity is low.

A former Oak Ridge officer pleaded guilty to 23 counts of official misconduct Monday; the plea carries short jail stints, probation and surrender of his law-enforcement certification.

Four Republicans in Knox County have sketched competing plans for school safety, response times and drug enforcement as the May 5 primary approaches.

A man wanted in Georgia and Tennessee was captured in Anderson County after vehicle pursuits and a K‑9 takedown. Authorities say he was bitten and is receiving medical care.

Hamblen County completed a morning transfer of inmates into its new Justice Center, leaving the old detention facility empty. Officials praised staff and outside agencies for the rapid move.

A state report says Newport's library chairman routed roughly $77,000 in flood donations into an outside foundation account. The board says it's fixing the problems and tightening oversight.

New DNA testing linked a decades-old John Doe found in East Miller’s Cove to a family match: investigators say the remains are William Thomas Green. The TBI and a Texas lab provided the new lead while the probe continues.