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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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A Morgan County jury convicted Larry West of voluntary manslaughter in the 2021 beating that killed Vester "Moe" Stringfield. Sentencing is set for June 1, 2026.
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East Tennessee Children’s Hospital and Cigna reached a deal Friday that keeps the Knoxville hospital in‑network, averting a March 1 coverage split and easing parents’ concerns.
A Northview Junior Academy student was arrested after a "menacing" social media post aimed at a staff member. Police say the juvenile faces charges under Tennessee law.
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Lamar Brown filed suit in Knox County Circuit Court on Feb. 11, 2026, saying he was made the "fall guy" after a district probe that removed him from coaching. The complaint names Knox County Schools, the board and Superintendent Jon Rysewyk.
Knox County’s push for more psychiatric beds hit a roadblock after Gov. Bill Lee’s budget left out the $20M leaders sought, leaving a proposed 30‑bed plan unfunded. Local lawmakers say they’ll press for the money in a supplemental budget.
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J.C. Holdway earned a spot on USA Today's 2026 best restaurants list, another national nod for Chef Joseph Lenn's wood‑fired restaurant.
A new state review finds mental‑health conditions — largely tied to substance use — are now the leading cause of pregnancy‑related deaths in Tennessee while officials map recommendations to prevent more deaths.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Alcoa leaders agreed to pursue Blue Line Solutions' three‑warnings LIDAR cameras in school zones, with a phased installation and a 30‑day warning period.
Knoxville Fire Department crews responded to a working residential fire on Oak Park Drive Monday; early details remain limited.
Sunshine returns to Knoxville Saturday, but mountain ridges remain under winter and wind advisories.
Knox County’s forensic lab linked 16 overdose deaths to a new synthetic opioid, cychlorphine, and officials warn naloxone may not fully reverse its effects.
Snow showers and gusty north winds hit Knoxville Saturday; 1–3 inches possible with hazardous wind chills.
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