The article offers tips from the American Red Cross on how to prevent water pipes from freezing during winter, discussing vulnerable pipes and recommending insulation, maintaining warm temperatures, and other preventative measures.

Alcoa, Tennessee calls for bids on Werner Avenue Drainage project by Dec 4, 2025, involving crucial stormwater infrastructure from Pistol Creek to Faraday Street.

The Johnson City Police Department provides safety tips for holiday shopping, advising vigilance against theft in-store and online, and encouraging community members to report any suspect activity.

The Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will celebrate participants of the 2025 GO BIG Challenge on December 6, starting at 10 AM at Bandy Creek Visitor Center.

The TBI is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting in Carter County where a standoff with a gunman resulted in his death after exchanging fire with deputies.

Kenneth Wayne DeHart Jr. faces a new preliminary hearing for the fatal shooting of Deputy Greg McCowan after alleging his right to choose a lawyer was denied.

A Maynardville man was arrested by KPD for attempting to solicit sex with a minor after a citizen report led to an undercover operation and evidence collection.

The NWS issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for regions including parts of North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, forecasting showers and possible thunderstorms.

Seymour Volunteer Fire Department Chief John Linsenbigler is retiring, with a search for his replacement underway. He served since 1982 and has been with Seymour VFD since 1996.

Knoxville Police have partnered with Toys for Tots, designating the Public Safety Complex as a drop-off point for toy donations to help local underprivileged children during the holidays.

The Oak Ridge National Laboratory highlights the Center for Bioenergy Innovation's ECD program that helps develop scientific leaders through research opportunities and collaboration across institutions, with a focus on advancing the bioeconomy.

ORNL researchers Sarah Szakas and Hunter Andrews were named top young analytical scientists, recognized for their contributions to spectrometric techniques and analysis.

ORNL researchers Maldonado and Dong attained IEEE senior membership, recognizing their significant contributions to materials research and power systems respectively.