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A neighbor's quick action helped contain a fire at a Knoxville apartment complex, averting extensive damage and injuries. The Knoxville Fire Department praised the community member's responsiveness during the early December incident.

Two former Monroe County Sheriff's Office employees were indicted on official misconduct charges and have resigned; further investigation details are undisclosed.

Leif Jackson was arrested for arson after setting a moving truck on fire; he is also linked to a prior incident at Home Depot. Jermain Williams was charged with trespassing after an unrelated fire at MLK Tower.

A special education teacher in Jefferson County was arrested for hitting a 7-year-old with an iPad, leading to assault and child abuse charges. The school was briefly locked down during the investigation.

A traffic incident on Andersonville Highway at Joe Owen Road downed power lines, prompting road closure and emergency response. The road reopened hours later, but repair work continues.

A person was taken into custody near Cumberland County High School after being found with weapons; no threat to students is present, officials report.

A fugitive in Madisonville used a trap door to elude arrest but was eventually caught by authorities, including a SWAT team and K-9 unit. A woman was charged for aiding the suspect.

Sevier County, Tennessee, faces multiple brush fires, leading to emergency responses and evacuations. A danger alert has stopped burn permits, with fires threatening structures and requiring extensive firefighting efforts.

Deputies in Claiborne County charged three individuals with various drug and weapons offenses after a traffic stop led to the discovery of five pounds of meth, other narcotics, and handguns.

The trial of Larry McBee, charged with second-degree murder in the shooting of Rural King employee Tristan Smith, is underway as witness testimony and evidence are presented.

Three individuals were indicted for misappropriating over $90,000 from the Knox County Emergency Rental Assistance Program, with accusations involving false information, fake rental agreements, and violations of the Computer Crimes Act.

A fire broke out in a kitchen in a West Knox County home, but no injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation, and the Red Cross assists the affected residents.