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A Roane County grand jury returned a four-count indictment accusing two women of supplying fentanyl that prosecutors say led to a man's fatal overdose in August 2025.
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Fog lifts to sunshine and a high near 68°F in Knoxville. Dry weekend, but spotty rain returns Monday.
TBI says a Jamestown woman faces two aggravated arson counts after a Fentress County house fire investigators say was intentionally set while people were inside.
A multi-agency pursuit in east Knoxville ended with an arrest and a slate of felony and misdemeanor charges, according to arrest records and local reporting.
The Dolin family has sued Knox County and the parents of an underage driver, alleging investigators lost files, deleted body‑cam footage and failed to reconstruct a 2022 crash that killed their son.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Maryville plans a phased summer expansion at Sam Houston Elementary that will add classrooms, a gym and roughly 25,000 sq ft — creating room for about 160 more students.
Knoxville police posted photos after a woman said she was followed on Ijams trails. Investigators are asking the public to help identify the man.
Politics & Govt in ...
Year‑end disclosures show Larsen Jay with roughly $334K on hand as Knoxville’s mayoral campaigns heat up. Rivals Kim Frazier and Betsy Henderson reported sizable balances and early loans.
Sheriff's deputies say a search warrant at a Graham Loop home turned up drugs, firearms and cash. A Tellico Plains man was arrested and the probe remains active.
A 28‑year‑old Knoxville man was arrested after allegedly telling Taco Bell staff he had a bomb and running into the restaurant office, police say.
Cloudy and mild with highs near 64°F and a late‑day chance of showers. A stronger band of rain and a few thunderstorms is most likely Thursday night into Friday morning.
A man was stabbed Monday at the Rural King in Halls; deputies arrested a suspect and say the victim's injuries are not life-threatening.
Sunny, mild President's Day in Knoxville with highs near 62°F; warmer midweek with storms possible later in the week.
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