Knoxville police arrested and indicted Randall Vaught on charges including felony murder in the September 2025 assault and later death of Brian Overby.

Sunny, mild President's Day in Knoxville with highs near 62°F; warmer midweek with storms possible later in the week.

Master Sgt. Roddie Edmonds of South Knoxville, famed for saying “We are all Jews here,” is set to receive the Medal of Honor posthumously after congressional action. The award follows a decades‑long push by his family and veterans.

KPD says 18-year-old La'Ron Revels was arrested after officers recovered three loaded firearms, including a mini Draco, on Harriet Tubman Street.

White Pine crews are on scene at a structure fire on Spring Creek Road. Motorists are being urged to yield while crews work.

Steady rain will soak Knoxville through Sunday with a Wind Advisory in the Smokies. Expect wet roads and slower commutes today.

A Morgan County jury convicted Larry West of voluntary manslaughter in the 2021 beating that killed Vester "Moe" Stringfield. Sentencing is set for June 1, 2026.

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.