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ACIMA DIGITAL REACHES $183.5 MILLION MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT OVER DECEPTIVE RENT-TO-OWN PRACTICES
Acima Digital, LLC, and its parent company, Acima Holdings, LLC, have agreed to a $183.5 million multistate settlement resolving allegations that the rent-to-own finance company
450 OAK RIDGE FISH DEATHS LINKED TO RAINFALL AND OVERCROWDING, WILDLIFE OFFICIALS SAY
Investigators have determined that recent heavy rainfall, fluctuating water levels, and overcrowding caused the deaths of approximately 450 fish discovered at Oak Ridge’s A.K. Bissell
COOKEVILLE MAN ARRESTED FOR AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AFTER BRANDISHING FIREARM AT CLOTHING STORE EMPLOYEE
A Cookeville man faces felony charges following an incident at a local clothing store where he allegedly displayed a handgun after being asked for identification
TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES MIKE SKAGGS TO CONTINUE AS CEO AS CFO TOM RICE STEPS UP AS PRESIDENT
The Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors announced that Mike Skaggs will continue leading the agency as chief executive officer following a strong performance period
DEMOLITION OF HISTORIC ‘ISOTOPE ROW’ AT OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY COMPLETED
Demolition crews have finished tearing down 10 historic buildings known as Isotope Row at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee, concluding a six-year cleanup
PUTNAM COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT WARNS PUBLIC ABOUT VIRAL OUTDATED HOUSE FIRE POST
The Putnam County Fire Department is urging residents to verify information before sharing it online following the resurgence of a misleading social media post. The
TENNESSEE REGULATORS WARN HOMEOWNERS OF DECEPTIVE “MEMO OF SALE” CASH-BUYER SCAMS
State officials across Tennessee are alerting homeowners to an emerging “memo of sale” scam that traps sellers in costly title disputes. Coordinated warnings from the
VAN BUREN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ANNOUNCES MULTIPLE FELONY ARRESTS
The Van Buren County Sheriffโs Office recently concluded several felony investigations, leading to multiple arrests across the county. The following individuals face formal charges: Chester
AGS PUSH FOR KIDS ONLINE SAFETY ACT AS CRITICS WARN OF CENSORSHIP AND PRIVACY RISKS
A bipartisan coalition of 45 state attorneys general, led by Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, is urging Congress to pass the Senate version of the
MONTGOMERY COUNTY RECORDS FIRST CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE CASE IN DEER
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency confirmed Montgomery County’s first chronic wasting disease case in a hunter-harvested deer. Current hunting seasons and regulations remain unchanged because
PUTNAM COUNTY MOURNS THE LOSS OF RETIRED DEPUTY RAYMOND “INDIAN” TALLENT
Retired Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Raymond “Indian” Tallent has passed away. Tallent dedicated many years to public service, including serving in the United States
KNOXVILLE MAN FACES ADDITIONAL CHILD ABUSE AND EXPLOITATION INDICTMENTS IN MONROE COUNTY
A Knoxville man already jailed on child sexual exploitation charges has been indicted on additional counts following an ongoing investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of
ACIMA DIGITAL REACHES $183.5 MILLION MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT OVER DECEPTIVE RENT-TO-OWN PRACTICES
Acima Digital, LLC, and its parent company, Acima Holdings, LLC, have agreed to a $183.5 million multistate settlement resolving allegations that the rent-to-own finance company used deceptive practic ...
450 OAK RIDGE FISH DEATHS LINKED TO RAINFALL AND OVERCROWDING, WILDLIFE OFFICIALS SAY
Investigators have determined that recent heavy rainfall, fluctuating water levels, and overcrowding caused the deaths of approximately 450 fish discovered at Oak Ridge's A.K. Bissell Park. The Tenne ...
COOKEVILLE MAN ARRESTED FOR AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AFTER BRANDISHING FIREARM AT CLOTHING STORE EMPLOYEE
A Cookeville man faces felony charges following an incident at a local clothing store where he allegedly displayed a handgun after being asked for identification during a credit card transaction. On ...
TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES MIKE SKAGGS TO CONTINUE AS CEO AS CFO TOM RICE STEPS UP AS PRESIDENT
The Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors announced that Mike Skaggs will continue leading the agency as chief executive officer following a strong performance period in fiscal year 2026. Simu ...
DEMOLITION OF HISTORIC ‘ISOTOPE ROW’ AT OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY COMPLETED
Demolition crews have finished tearing down 10 historic buildings known as Isotope Row at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee, concluding a six-year cleanup project aimed at removing legacy ...
PUTNAM COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT WARNS PUBLIC ABOUT VIRAL OUTDATED HOUSE FIRE POST
The Putnam County Fire Department is urging residents to verify information before sharing it online following the resurgence of a misleading social media post. The viral post claims that human remai ...
TENNESSEE REGULATORS WARN HOMEOWNERS OF DECEPTIVE “MEMO OF SALE” CASH-BUYER SCAMS
State officials across Tennessee are alerting homeowners to an emerging "memo of sale" scam that traps sellers in costly title disputes. Coordinated warnings from the Tennessee Department of Commerce ...
VAN BUREN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ANNOUNCES MULTIPLE FELONY ARRESTS
The Van Buren County Sheriffโs Office recently concluded several felony investigations, leading to multiple arrests across the county. The following individuals face formal charges: Chester Le ...
AGS PUSH FOR KIDS ONLINE SAFETY ACT AS CRITICS WARN OF CENSORSHIP AND PRIVACY RISKS
A bipartisan coalition of 45 state attorneys general, led by Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, is urging Congress to pass the Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The legis ...
MONTGOMERY COUNTY RECORDS FIRST CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE CASE IN DEER
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency confirmed Montgomery County's first chronic wasting disease case in a hunter-harvested deer. Current hunting seasons and regulations remain unchanged because t ...
PUTNAM COUNTY MOURNS THE LOSS OF RETIRED DEPUTY RAYMOND “INDIAN” TALLENT
Retired Putnam County Sheriff's Office Deputy Raymond "Indian" Tallent has passed away. Tallent dedicated many years to public service, including serving in the United States Air Force during the Vie ...
KNOXVILLE MAN FACES ADDITIONAL CHILD ABUSE AND EXPLOITATION INDICTMENTS IN MONROE COUNTY
A Knoxville man already jailed on child sexual exploitation charges has been indicted on additional counts following an ongoing investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigationโs Internet Crimes ...
