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Nonprofit newspaper The Contributor joins lawsuit against Tennessee's Department of Human Services over alleged mismanagement of the state's SNAP benefits program. Plus, Tennessee and North Carolina have been awarded $352 million by the Federal Highway Administration to repair roads damaged by Tropical Storm Helene.

Knoxville Utilities Board asks customers to limit electricity use as TVA's power supply experiences high demand. Plus, data from Construction Coverage predicts Knoxville will see the fourth-highest rent increase in the country this year.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is leading an investigation into an officer involved shooting over the weekend. Plus, a group of Tennesseans file suit against the Tennessee Department of Human Services over how it administers Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.

Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs endorses U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn for Tennessee's next governor, but it is unclear whether she will run. Plus, the annual Tennessee State of the Child Report shows the child poverty rate exceeds the national average.

Knoxville-Knox County Homeless Coalition will host its annual Homeless Persons Memorial Service on Thursday, December 19 at 6 pm at the Volunteer Ministry Center to honor those who have lost their lives in the last year while experiencing homelessness. Plus, Knox County earns 'Triple Crown' award for excellence in financial reporting.

Over half of Knox County Schools received an A or B grading from the Tennessee Department of Education. Plus, Vols football will face Ohio State University tomorrow in Columbus, Ohio in their first ever NCAA playoff game.

Another part of I-40 across the North Carolina state line fell into the Pigeon River last week. This comes after nearly 10 sections of the road were damaged by remnants of Hurricane Helene in late September. Hear what officials have to say about this will set back the opening of the highway to traffic.

A Nashville judge places a temporary block on a new set of state rules regulating the hemp-derived products. Plus, data from the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research finds the state's population is projected to grow by 600,000 by 2030.

Two new online safety laws for minors are set to go into effect on New Year's Day. Plus, the City of Knoxville has proposed a new greenway to connect Chapman Highway and Ijams Nature Center.

Tennessee Governer Bill Lee pays tribute former President Jimmy Carter who died on Sunday at 100. Plus, the Carter County Sheriff's office is monitoring the stability of two temporary bridges near the communities of Elk Mills and Poga following heavy rainfall over the weekend.Note: The story on the temporary bridges in Carter County has been updated after it aired on All Things Considered this afternoon.