Hurricane Helene's impact in East Tennessee has resulted in four confirmed deaths, extensive power outages, and water service issues. Local authorities have accounted for all missing persons and are coordinating emergency resources for recovery.

The Knoxville forecast anticipates foggy mornings, sunny afternoons and temperatures into the low 80s, despite flood warnings for Knox and Sevier counties after dam floodgate releases.

Flood warning issued for Knox and Sevier counties in East Tennessee until 10 AM EDT due to water release from Douglas Dam. Residents near French Broad River advised to be cautious.

Cocke County residents are urged to evacuate due to flooding from Hurricane Helene's remnants, with shelters available and officials asking those with propane tanks to turn them off as rivers rise.

A deputy shot a bear guarding a crash victim's body after failed hazing on US Route 129, Tennessee. The bear, scavenging on the remains, was killed for safety reasons.

Anderson County is seeking a new law director after Jay Yeager's passing, with a deadline for applications set for October 24, and interviews planned for early November.

The National Weather Service warns of dangerous weather in East Tennessee, Virginia, and North Carolina, including possible floods and Tropical Storm Helene impacts. Residents are advised to monitor updates and follow safety guidelines.

A man was arrested for attempting to grab two girls at a Rockwood High School football game and charged with simple assault. No one was harmed, and the suspect was caught by swift law enforcement response.

A Knoxville man was charged with DUI after his vehicle fatally struck a pedestrian, with authorities noting impairment signs and lack of a valid license.

Eric Byrd was sentenced to six months in jail for a DUI crash and attempting to involve his mother in a cover-up.

Materials scientist Takeshi Egami has provided groundbreaking insights into the structure and behavior of liquids and metallic glasses, challenging traditional theories with advanced techniques like neutron scattering.

ORNL scientist Daryl Yang uses remote sensing to study Arctic changes, integrating machine learning to predict climate impacts and examining the effects of wildfires on the ecosystem.

Young nuclear professionals from IAEA member countries attended the Nuclear Energy Management School at ORNL to advance their technical and managerial skills.