TENNESSEE LAWMAKERS SPLIT ON EXPANDING DEADLY FORCE TO PROTECT PROPERTY
A proposed bill in the Tennessee legislature seeks to significantly expand the state's current "stand your ground" and self-defense laws, which currently allow deadly force only to protect oneself or ...
BRADLEY COUNTY DEPUTIES SEEK PUBLIC HELP IDENTIFYING THEFT SUSPECT
The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an unknown male suspect captured on security camera footage. On March 27, 2026, deputies responded to a property i ...
OVER 350,000 IRON SUPPLEMENTS RECALLED FOR LACKING CHILD-RESISTANT PACKAGING
Vitaquest International is recalling approximately 356,140 units of various iron-containing dietary supplements from multiple brands because they lack required child-resistant packaging under the Pois ...
CROSSVILLE MAN, ERIC GARRISON, INDICTED FOR FIRST DEGREE MURDER
Eric B. Garrison, age 43, has been indicted for first-degree murder in Cumberland County, Tennessee. The charge stems from a shooting on August 22, 2025, on Main Street in Crossville, in which Albert ...
1.7 MILLION BISSELL STEAM CLEANERS RECALLED FOR WATER AND STEAM BURN HAZARD
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in conjunction with Health Canada, has announced a recall of approximately 1.7 million BISSELL Steam Shot OmniReach and Steam Shot Omni handheld steam clea ...
HEAD ON COLLISION REPORTED AT WEST AND MILLER INTERSECTION IN CROSSVILLE
A serious motor vehicle accident involving possible injuries was reported today at approximately 3:27 PM. The reported head-on collision took place at the intersection of Miller Avenue and West Avenue ...
PLANNED POWER OUTAGE FOR FAIRFIELD AND WEST FAIRFIELD SUBSTATIONS AT 4 P.M. TODAY
A planned power outage by the Volunteer Electric Cooperative (VEC) is scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM Central Time today, affecting members served by the Fairfield and West Fairfield Substations. The ou ...
MAN WANTED IN MONROE COUNTY FOR PROBATION VIOLATION STEMMING FROM STAT. RAPE CHARGES
Skyler Vennis Massengill, a 21-year-old white male born on December 17, 2004, is wanted by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office in Tennessee for violation of probation stemming from an original charge o ...
Tracy Scrimsher, 82
Tracy Scrimsher was the nicest man you could ever meet — a gentle soul with a quiet strength, a warm smile, and a heart rooted deeply in kindness. Born on November 30, 1944, in Pocatello, Idaho, Tra ...
William “Bill” Carroll Johnson, 80
Mr. William "Bill" Carroll Johnson, age 80, of Rockwood, TN passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Roane Medical Center with his family surrounding him. He was born on November 5, 1945 to Murphy E. ...
Charley Cull Cravens, 90
CHARLEY CULL CRAVENS, AGE 90 OF GRIMSLEY, PASSED AWAY ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 AT HIS HOME. FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, APRIL 9 AT 2 PM, AT MUNDY FUNERAL HOME IN JAMESTOWN. BURIAL WILL F ...
Arthur “Junior” Burris, 73
It’s with great sadness the family of Arthur “Junior” Burris announce his passing. Arthur “Junior” Burris, age 73, passed away on April 5, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. A lifelo ...
