Larry Lynn Ray was sentenced to 15 years for aggravated assault after he "pistol whipped" a victim in Knoxville. Ray, with 30 prior felonies, also tried to obstruct justice by contacting the victim.

A TDOT worker narrowly avoided being hit by an out-of-control car on I-640 in Knoxville, as reported by WBIR and WATE, highlighting an increase in unsafe driving in Tennessee.

The Department of Energy's National School on Neutron and X-ray Scattering concluded its 26th session, providing hands-on learning for selected graduate students in physical sciences.

Bays Mountain Park, sponsored by NETAR, offers free admission on August 25, allowing the public to enjoy nature activities, with additional fees for planetarium shows and barge rides.

An orphaned bear cub was reunited with its siblings after being found near a Gatlinburg motel where its mother was euthanized. It was identified by a distinctive chest blaze and captured using doughnut bait.

Three juveniles are charged with aggravated rape following an incident at Claiborne County High School's football camp, with an ongoing investigation and the head coach resigning.

The article describes Knoxville's weather, with fog clearing to warm, sunny conditions later today, calm winds, and low humidity. Fair weather is expected to continue into the early week, with potential showers and thunderstorms midweek.

Benjamin Manard of ORNL has been awarded the 2024 Lester W. Strock Award from the Society of Applied Spectroscopy for his contributions to analytical atomic spectrochemistry.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory won 14 R&D 100 awards for innovations, including a wireless charging technology for electric vehicles, highlighting its role in scientific advancement.

Knoxville Police investigate after a young man dies in a rollover crash on I-40 East; a truck involved fled the scene.

Fourteen members of the Pagan Motorcycle Gang in East Tennessee are indicted on drug trafficking charges, particularly for distributing methamphetamine.

A student in Knox County was critically injured in a hit-and-run at a school bus stop, with the community and officials emphasizing safety and seeking information on the incident.

The NWS forecasts a partly sunny day with a high of 89 degrees in Knoxville, following high humidity. Clear nights and mid-80s temperatures are expected this weekend and into the week, with slight chances of midweek showers.