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Authorities evacuate areas around Little Pigeon River

Crews are working on mudslides in Sevier and Blount County, according to dispatchers.

Tough Tuesday for East Tennessee economy, nearly 2000 jobs cut

A trio of massive layoffs delivered serious blows to the East Tennessee economy Tuesday. In all, it could mean roughly 2,000 jobs cut, at least temporarily.

Housing for homeless often unnoticed

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Inskip residents continue to protest a proposed center that will house the chronically homeless. But existing permanent housing centers for the homeless in Knoxville often go unnoticed by neighbors.

Rainfall causes school closings, sets record

Several counties are experiencing flooding due to heavy rains and are asking people to be extremely cautious.

Tell us what you think: The economy's effect on you

With all the recent news of layoffs, how is the economy affecting your life?

TVA ash spill sparks threats of lawsuits

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Several national and regional environmental organizations, along with more than 40 affected Tennessee families, say they intend to file a federal lawsuit within 60 days.

Alcoa to lay off 450 employees in Blount Co.

Alcoa announced it plans to cut 13,500 employees or 13 percent of global workforce. The company also says it will reduce spending and output.

Setting yourself apart in a tough job market

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With so many jobs being cut, how can you try to preserve your position?

Man gets 20 years for killing 2 teens while driving drunk

A McMinn County man charged with killing two teenagers while driving drunk will spend 20 years in prison.

State unemployment claim systems overwhelmed

Tennessee's Department of Labor and Workforce Development is hiring new workers and expanding services due to increased numbers of employment filings.

TVA spill claims center seeing busy first day

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Based on the volume of calls, TVA expected a busy first day at the loss claims center in Kingston. There's no doubt at this point, they're getting it.

Bill Haslam running for governor

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Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam announced Tuesday he will run for governor, outlining education, business opportunities, and quality of life as central priorities.

Knoxville Chamber: Goody's closing shows Knoxville not recession proof

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Local business experts say the effects of Goody's closing go beyond the lost jobs.

Dandridge landmark troubles local fire department

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A downtown Dandridge landmark is causing problems for the city's fire department, but officials say it could become trouble for everyone if something isn't done.

Conjoined twins born in East Tennessee

The little girls arrived about 10 weeks early at Johnson City Medical Center, but are doing okay. Doctors believe the surgery to separate them in a few months will be "easy."

Ford: Too early to decide on Tenn. governor's race

Former U.S. Rep. Harold Ford Jr. says it's too early for him to decide whether to run for Tennessee governor in 2010.

Sea Ray mothballs Riverview plant, schedules furloughs, lays off others

Sea Ray will suspend production at the Riverview facility, lay off up to 275 employees at other facilities, and will schedule a week of furloughs each month through June.

We want to hear from you: Goody's financial woes

Citing un-named vendors and sources within the company, national reports say Goody's Family Clothing is liquidating. The official comment is "no comment." What have you heard?

Skinheads: State says hearing on plot wastes time

Federal prosecutors in West Tennessee say two men charged with threatening President-elect Barack Obama are wasting time with claims they were improperly indicted.

Cases separate for man charged in Carrie Daugherty murder

Micah Johnson, accused of brutally beating Carrie Daugherty to death, will go to trial separately for an aggravated assault on the University of Tennessee campus.

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