Local authorities commemorated Black Balloon Day to remember overdose victims and raise awareness, with the Knoxville Police displaying a black balloon for support and reflection.

A North Knoxville home suffered substantial damage in a fire, with no injuries reported. Firefighters extinguished the blaze in 30 minutes; the cause is under investigation.

A semi-truck carrying cardboard caught fire on I-75 South in Campbell County, closing southbound lanes and causing hours-long traffic until lanes reopened.

Cocke County Sheriff's Office completed Operation "Pound for Pound," targeting illegal drugs, with further details pending as investigations continue.

A repeat offender in Knoxville received a 15-year sentence for burglarizing a relative's home, with evidence including fingerprints sealing his conviction.

Darrick Ashley Grider received a 15-year no-parole sentence for Aggravated Burglary after a trial with evidence including fingerprints linking him to the crime.

Dr. Phillip Sherman at Maryville College examines the role of animals in the Bible through courses and research, contributing new perspectives to the fields of Animal Studies and Biblical Studies.

The article announces upcoming routine maintenance on the sanitary sewer system in Ridgefields, Kingsport, from March 10 to April 4, with inspections done by LJA Engineers and Performance Contracting, Inc.

Knoxville forecasts a partly sunny day with highs near 59°F, a light breeze, and a slight chance of morning sprinkles. Nightly lows around 37°F. The week ahead shows gradually warming temps and possible showers.

A missing Cocke County family, including three children and their mother, was found safe after an Endangered Child Alert. Their disappearance had prompted a search with public assistance encouraged.

Joshua Aaron Holmes was convicted in Knoxville for mail and wire fraud conspiracy after defrauding elderly investors. He faces up to 20 years in prison.

A car crashed into a building at 5308 Middlebrook Pike, with Knoxville firefighters responding; no injuries were reported and the building's integrity is being assessed.

A propane leak caused an explosion at Lake Cove Resort, injuring a man who was subsequently hospitalized in stable condition. The incident is under investigation.