Knox County sees a surge in whooping cough cases, with unvaccinated children at higher risk, prompting the health department to emphasize vaccination as the key preventive measure.

Sheriff Tom Spangler of Knox County remains committed to his duties while undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer, receiving community support and offering encouragement to fellow Sheriff Wayne Potter.

A health advisory is in place at Mead's Quarry Lake due to a toxic algal bloom, urging visitors to avoid contact with the water until conditions improve.

Knoxville ranks as one of the worst cities for allergies, with a high pollen count from various trees and plants and unpredictable spring weather complicating the season's forecast.

The Blount County Commission will vote on a resolution to resolve disagreements over Blount Memorial Hospital's management, potentially ending a legal dispute between the hospital and local officials.

Provectus Biopharmaceuticals Inc. has been granted three U.S. patents for treatments involving rose bengal sodium, covering areas from virology to pediatric cancer and vaccines.