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PROPOSED BILL WOULD EXTEND BENEFITS TO LINEMEN KILLED ON JOB
A Tennessee lawmaker is proposing a new bill calling to extend benefits to electrical linemen killed on the job. House Bill 1464, introduced by State
GATES ARRESTED AFTER REPORTEDLY STABBING WOMAN WHILE SHE SLEPT
Maryville police say a man was arrested after he allegedly stabbed a woman while she was sleeping at a church warming center. Officers say the
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS ANNOUNCED FOR BELOVED KNOXVILLE METEOROLOGIST
“We have lost a good man. Matthew David Hinkin succumbed to his 16-year battle with Parkinsons Disease, March 16th, 2026, at the age of 62
DAYCARE IN FENTRESS COUNTY UNDER INVESTIGATION
The Tennessee Department of Human Services is investigating a recent incident in Fentress County where a toddler was left unattended outside at Kids Korner Daycare
ONE DEAD, ONE INJURED IN JASPER, GEORGIA V.A. CLINIC SHOOTING
One is dead, and another is injured following a shooting at a veterans clinic in Jasper, Georgia. Police Chief Matt Dawkins said officers responded to
HUMAN REMAINS FOUND IN BLOUNT COUNTY IDENTIFIED
Human remains found nearly 45 years ago in Blount County have just been identified. Officers say on April 4, 1981, hunters found human remains of
BELOVED FORMER KNOXVILLE METEOROLOGIST MATT HINKIN PASSES AWAY
Former WATE Chief Meteorologist Matt Hinkin, who covered weather in East Tennessee for more than 30 years, has passed away at the age of 62.
FREE REMOTE AREA MEDICAL CLINIC COMING TO UPPER CUMBERLAND REGION
Students at Tennessee Tech University are preparing to bring free health care to hundreds of Upper Cumberland residents when this year’s Remote Area Medical (RAM)
COURT OFFICIALS: TWO IN MORGAN COUNTY FACING SEX CRIMES TO PLEAD GUILTY
Keirsten Armanda Grace Hooper and Darrison Randall Hood of Morgan County are scheduled to appear for a change of plea hearing regarding sex crimes in
GAS PRICES IN TENNESSEE UP OVER 80 CENTS IN A MONTH
For the third week in a row, gas prices have jumped in Tennessee. However, the state is among the top 10 cheapest markets in the
PEDESTRIAN STRUCK BY VEHICLE ON CONGRESS PARKWAY
(Developing Story) – A pedestrian was struck today by a vehicle at Clearwater Road and Congress Parkway in Athens. The police department stated the victim
PUTNAM DEPUTIES INCREASE ENFORCEMENT ON ILLEGAL DRUG ACTIVITY
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) has intensified its enforcement efforts against illegal drug activity in the southern part of the county over the past
PROPOSED BILL WOULD EXTEND BENEFITS TO LINEMEN KILLED ON JOB
A Tennessee lawmaker is proposing a new bill calling to extend benefits to electrical linemen killed on the job. House Bill 1464, introduced by State Representative Dennis Powers, would extend a st ...
GATES ARRESTED AFTER REPORTEDLY STABBING WOMAN WHILE SHE SLEPT
Maryville police say a man was arrested after he allegedly stabbed a woman while she was sleeping at a church warming center. Officers say the incident happened yesterday morning at First Baptist C ...
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS ANNOUNCED FOR BELOVED KNOXVILLE METEOROLOGIST
“We have lost a good man. Matthew David Hinkin succumbed to his 16-year battle with Parkinsons Disease, March 16th, 2026, at the age of 62 in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was a good and faithful servant l ...
DAYCARE IN FENTRESS COUNTY UNDER INVESTIGATION
The Tennessee Department of Human Services is investigating a recent incident in Fentress County where a toddler was left unattended outside at Kids Korner Daycare on the 600th block of North Main Str ...
ONE DEAD, ONE INJURED IN JASPER, GEORGIA V.A. CLINIC SHOOTING
One is dead, and another is injured following a shooting at a veterans clinic in Jasper, Georgia. Police Chief Matt Dawkins said officers responded to a shots-fired call at approximately 1:30 p.m. ...
HUMAN REMAINS FOUND IN BLOUNT COUNTY IDENTIFIED
Human remains found nearly 45 years ago in Blount County have just been identified. Officers say on April 4, 1981, hunters found human remains of a man in the East Miller’s Cove area of Blount Coun ...
BELOVED FORMER KNOXVILLE METEOROLOGIST MATT HINKIN PASSES AWAY
Former WATE Chief Meteorologist Matt Hinkin, who covered weather in East Tennessee for more than 30 years, has passed away at the age of 62. Hinkin battled Parkinson’s Disease for several years bef ...
FREE REMOTE AREA MEDICAL CLINIC COMING TO UPPER CUMBERLAND REGION
Students at Tennessee Tech University are preparing to bring free health care to hundreds of Upper Cumberland residents when this year’s Remote Area Medical (RAM) clinic returns to Cookeville March 21 ...
COURT OFFICIALS: TWO IN MORGAN COUNTY FACING SEX CRIMES TO PLEAD GUILTY
Keirsten Armanda Grace Hooper and Darrison Randall Hood of Morgan County are scheduled to appear for a change of plea hearing regarding sex crimes in federal court in Knoxville tomorrow (Wednesday, Ma ...
GAS PRICES IN TENNESSEE UP OVER 80 CENTS IN A MONTH
For the third week in a row, gas prices have jumped in Tennessee. However, the state is among the top 10 cheapest markets in the United States. According to AAA, gas prices in Tennessee are 31 cent ...
PEDESTRIAN STRUCK BY VEHICLE ON CONGRESS PARKWAY
(Developing Story) - A pedestrian was struck today by a vehicle at Clearwater Road and Congress Parkway in Athens. The police department stated the victim was transported to an area trauma center f ...
PUTNAM DEPUTIES INCREASE ENFORCEMENT ON ILLEGAL DRUG ACTIVITY
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) has intensified its enforcement efforts against illegal drug activity in the southern part of the county over the past several months, prompted by numerous ci ...
