
K.P.D. OFFICER CITED FOR SHOPLIFTING ON DUTY
The Knoxville Police Department (KPD) has initiated an internal investigation after Officer Tyler Wheeler, a uniformed officer sworn in September 2023, was caught shoplifting from a convenience store ...

GENERAL MOTORS TO INVEST $4 BILLION AT TENN. PLANTS
General Motors (GM) has announced a $4 billion investment over the next two years to enhance production capabilities at its manufacturing plants in Tennessee and other U.S. states, with the goal of as ...

11 ARRESTED IN PUTNAM DURING OPERATION SUMMERTIME WAKEUP
From the Putnam County Sheriff's Office: Sheriff Eddie Farris announced today the successful launch of a countywide drug enforcement operation titled “Summertime Wakeup.” This operation follows mon ...

9-FOOT ALLIGATOR RESCUED DURING FLORIDA DRUG BUST
In Jacksonville, Florida, a drug bust led to the discovery of a disturbing array of illegal activities at a residence on the Northwest side. Following a tip in March, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office ...

TN WOMAN AND NC MAN INDICTED FOR EXTREME ACTS OF ANIMAL CRUELTY
A grand jury indictment was unsealed today charging two individuals for their alleged involvement with online groups dedicated to creating and distributing videos depicting acts of extreme violence an ...

SPRING CITY LOOKING FOR NEW CITY MANAGER
The Town of Spring City is seeking a qualified City Manager to serve as the Chief Administrative Officer. Appointed by and reporting to the Mayor and Board of Commissioners, the City Manager oversees ...

TRUMP FIRES A THIRD TVA BOARD MEMBER
President Donald Trump has dismissed Beth P. Geer, a Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) board member and chief of staff to former Vice President Al Gore, marking his third board member removal since beg ...

ROANE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO MEET NEXT WEEK
The Roane County Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on June 19, 2025, at the Edward E. Williams Building, beginning with a call to order, the Pledge to the Flag, roll call, and adoption of ...