A Flock camera alert led Dandridge officers to a vehicle; two men were arrested and officers say drugs and stolen property were seized.

The Justice Department has opened a civil-rights investigation into Lincoln Memorial University after allegations that Jewish medical students were prevented from finishing exams.

Sheriff Tommy Jones’ Feb. 13 Facebook post advertised a tongue-in-cheek Valentine's package — and offered to "send a deputy" to people with outstanding warrants. The move drew online reaction and raised questions about police social-media strategy.

A Tennessee bill would limit most local property‑tax increases and require voter approval for larger hikes, citing last year’s reappraisals as a catalyst. The measure is now in early committee.

A proposed Tennessee constitutional amendment would let judges deny bail for certain violent crimes on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot; supporters cite accountability and critics warn of vagueness.

Warm Saturday turns wet: rain moves in late Saturday night and becomes steady Sunday. Some locations north of Knoxville could pick up an inch or more.

Roane County's sheriff's office announced the death of Detective and school resource officer Jon French. Colleagues and local agencies offered condolences after the Facebook announcement.

East Tennessee Children’s Hospital and Cigna reached a deal Friday that keeps the Knoxville hospital in‑network, averting a March 1 coverage split and easing parents’ concerns.

Knoxville police say more than a dozen people were arrested in a cocaine distribution probe that produced guns, fentanyl and hundreds of grams of cocaine. The investigation is ongoing.

Landowners sued the state in Nashville over recertification of a 2010 landfill permit near Oneida, pushing a months‑long fight into chancery court and renewing local safety concerns.

Sunny and mild Friday, then rain likely Saturday night into Sunday; NWS warns some spots could see an inch or more.

A pre-dawn blaze destroyed two barns at SkyLand Ranch in Sevierville; officials say animals were accounted for and no people were hurt. Investigators remain on scene.

Claiborne County warns that callers posing as deputies are demanding money for ankle monitors. Report suspicious calls to dispatch at 423‑626‑1911.