CUMBERLAND COUNTY MAN GUILTY OF CHILD SEX CRIME
A Cumberland County man entered a plea of guilty today (Wednesday, January 24, 2024) in criminal court to a child sex crime. Court officials say 62-year-old Michael Joe Phillips was arrested in 202 ...
SCHOOL CLOSINGS AND DELAYS FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2024
(Check back with this story for updates! Last updated 5:40 p.m. central, Wednesday, January 25, 2024) The reason for closing is either partially icy backroads or a flood threat. The following sc ...
ADDITIONAL AREA COUNTIES ADDED TO FLOOD WATCH
The National Weather Service says a flood watch continues for the following counties in our area: Anderson, Bledsoe, Roane, Loudon, Morgan, Knox, Blount, Scott, Sevier, Rhea, Van Buren, McMinn, Monroe ...
PROPOSED BILL WOULD BAN PADDLING AS PUNISHMENT IN TENNESSEE SCHOOLS
A bill filed in Tennessee by Senator Heidi Campbell and State Representative Jason Powell would officially prohibit corporal punishment, known as paddling or spanking, in schools for Tennessee student ...
FIRE DESTROYS AUTO SHOP IN MEIGS COUNTY
Firefighters in Meigs County responded last night to a structure blaze on the 400 block of River Road near Decatur. Upon arrival, crews observed flames emanating from the roof and rear of an auto s ...
BILL AUTHORIZING DEATH PENALTY AS PUNISHMENT FOR RAPE OF A CHILD IN TENNESSEE MOVES FORWARD
A proposed bill in Tennessee authorizing the death penalty as punishment for the rape of a child has cleared its first hurdle. The Tennessee House Criminal Justice Subcommittee passed the legislati ...
TROOPERS RESPOND TO HEAD-ON CRASH ON HWY 127 NORTH IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
A head-on vehicle crash yesterday morning on Highway 127 North in Cumberland County resulted in an injury. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says a 2015 Ford F-150 operated by 21-year-old Matthew Ryann ...
THURSDAY’S 5-DAY FORECAST
Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 62. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstor ...
TDOT LAUNCHES POTHOLE REPAIRS AFTER WINTER STORM
Last week’s winter storm has created an abundance of potholes along interstates and state routes. TDOT is launching a statewide effort using all available resources to repair the damaged areas as quic ...
RICHARD CASTELLANOS, AGE 76
Richard Castellanos, age 76, of Harriman passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was born August 10, 1947, in Gary, Indiana to the late Victor & Guadalup ...
EUGENE ALEXANDER MCGUCKIN, AGE 84
Eugene Alexander McGuckin, age 84, of Kingston, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born March 11, 1939, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Eugene was a fait ...
WIND ADVISORY FOR THE EAST TN MOUNTAINS
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for portions of the East Tennessee Mountains – including Southeast Monroe County and the Smoky Mountains in Blount County – in effect until 7 PM ...
