
REMAINDER OF SEC COLLEGE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT CANCELLED
The SEC has cancel remainder of the SEC Basketball Tournament in Nashville because of coronavirus concerns. "Based on the latest developments and the continued spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), t ...

CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS BRINGS HAULT TO NBA SEASON AND IMPACTING MARCH MADNESS
The NBA suspended all basketball games starting today after a player for the Utah Jazz tested positive for the coronavirus. The league said play would be suspended until further notice. The test resu ...

TOM HANKS AND WIFE RITA WILSON TESTS POSITIVE FOR CORONAVIRUS
Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a statement posted by Hanks to social media last night. “Hello, folks. Rita and I are down here in Australia. We f ...

TBI CONFIRMS REMAINS FOUND IS MISSING 15-MONTH-OLD EVELYN BOSWELL
The TBI said yesterday remains found at a Tennessee home March 6, 2020 have been confirmed as 15-month-old Evelyn Boswell, whose disappearance had sparked an Amber Alert. Investigators called off the ...

CORONAVIRUS BECOMES A PANDEMIC: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE CLASSIFICATION
The outbreak of the novel coronavirus that’s now sickened more 100,000 people across the world has officially been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) — weeks after WHO chief Te ...

CHARLES BEASON, AGE 56
Charles Beason, age 56, of Kingston, passed away March 11, 2020 at his residence. Survivors include his son: Anthony Beason of Maryville; brothers: Ricky Beason of Kingston and Wayne Beason (Eileen) o ...

BARBARA HUNTER, AGE 88
Barbara Maxine Guffey Hunter, age 88, of Harriman, passed away March 10, 2020. She is survived by daughters: Dolores (Dee) Batch of Rockwood, Janet McDavid of Harriman, Teresa Berry of Kingston, and N ...

ALBERT JERRY LAMB, AGE 75
Albert Jerry Lamb, age 75, of Kingston, passed away March 9, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife: Mary Jane (Jones); daughter: Leonora Dawson; grandchildren: Tyler Tapp, Amber, William and Easton ...

JOSEPH GEORGE MERCADANTE, AGE 86
No services are scheduled at this time for Joseph George Mercadante, age 86 of Crossville, who passed away March 11, 2020. Survivors include wife: Arlene Mercadante; sons: Patrick Mercadante and Micha ...

“SEVERAL DCS REFERRALS MADE IN PAST THREE YEARS” REGARDING MURDERED 3-YEAR-OLD IN LENOIR CITY
105.7 News learned this afternoon from Lenoir City authorities “several Tennessee Department of Children’s Service referrals were made" regarding 3-year-old King Brown over the past three years. Offic ...

SEVERE WEATHER THREAT UPGRADED FOR COVERAGE AREA FOR MARCH 12, 2020
The National Weather Service minutes ago upgraded the threat for severe weather for the entire coverage area tomorrow night (Thursday, March 12, 2020). Have a safety plan in place as this will be a ni ...

LUFFMAN ARRESTED IN ROANE COUNTY FOR SOLICITATION OF A MINOR
A Roane County man found guilty three years ago with aiding a runaway was arrested yesterday for solicitation of a minor. Officers say 36-year-old Brendon Seth Luffman was processed into the Roane Cou ...