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MASSIVE DRUG BUST IN PUTNAM COUNTY: 22 CHARGED IN MULTI-AGENCY OUNCE-DOWN “OPERATION PROTECTING PUTNAM”
A months-long investigation into local drug trafficking has culminated in a massive multi-agency sweep, resulting in felony charges against 22 individuals. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie
THREE KILLED IN HEAD-ON CRASH ON BRICEVILLE HIGHWAY
Three people were killed Wednesday afternoon following a violent two-vehicle, head-on collision on State Route 116, according to a preliminary report from the Tennessee Highway
NO BOATING FATALITIES REPORTED IN TENNESSEE OVER JULY 4TH HOLIDAY WEEKEND
Tennessee waterways saw a safe holiday weekend with zero boating-related fatalities reported during the annual Operation Dry Water (ODW) July 4th enforcement initiative, according to
TENNESSEE AG LEADS 49-STATE COALITION URGING FCC TO CRACK DOWN ON PHONE SCAMS
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has joined a bipartisan coalition of 49 attorneys general calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to implement stricter rules
CARLEX GLASS TO CLOSE VONORE PLANT, AFFECTING 325 WORKERS IN PRODUCTION SHIFT
Carlex Glass America, LLC has announced it will permanently shut down its manufacturing facility in Vonore by September, a move that will impact 325 employees
STOLEN GOLF CART AND UTILITY TRAILER RECOVERED BY MONROE COUNTY DETECTIVES
A pair of local theft investigations came to a successful conclusion this week after vigilant Monroe County Sheriff’s Office detectives spotted two stolen items hidden
FEDERAL COURT UPHOLDS TENNESSEE BAN ON CRYPTOCURRENCY ATMS
Tennessee’s ban on cryptocurrency ATMs will remain in full effect after a federal district court rejected an emergency attempt by industry leaders to block the
MARYVILLE MAN ARRESTED IN DEADLY BLOUNT COUNTY HIT-AND-RUN
An 86-year-old Maryville man is facing felony charges following a fatal hit-and-run incident that claimed the life of a local bicyclist last month, according to
OVERTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT SEEKS PUBLIC’S HELP IDENTIFYING INDIVIDUALS IN DOORBELL CAMERA PHOTO
The Overton County Sheriff’s Department is turning to the community for help identifying multiple individuals caught on a doorbell camera during the early morning hours
TENNESSEE EXPANDS EMERGENCY MEDICATION OPTIONS IN SCHOOLS WITH NEW NASAL SPRAY LAW
Tennessee K-12 schools now have greater flexibility in how they respond to severe allergic reactions, thanks to a new state law that officially took effect
FOUR-YEAR-OLD IN CRITICAL CONDITION AFTER BEING STRUCK BY VEHICLE ON CEDAR LANE; DRIVER ARRESTED
A four-year-old girl is fighting for her life following a horrific incident Wednesday evening in North Knoxville. At approximately 9:00 p.m. on July 1, 2026,
INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY AFTER HUNDREDS OF DEAD RATS ILLEGALLY DUMPED IN NORRIS WOODS
Local and state authorities have launched an investigation after a shocking discovery of hundreds of dead rats piled up along a roadside in Anderson County.
MASSIVE DRUG BUST IN PUTNAM COUNTY: 22 CHARGED IN MULTI-AGENCY OUNCE-DOWN “OPERATION PROTECTING PUTNAM”
A months-long investigation into local drug trafficking has culminated in a massive multi-agency sweep, resulting in felony charges against 22 individuals. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris announce ...
THREE KILLED IN HEAD-ON CRASH ON BRICEVILLE HIGHWAY
Three people were killed Wednesday afternoon following a violent two-vehicle, head-on collision on State Route 116, according to a preliminary report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol. The crash occu ...
NO BOATING FATALITIES REPORTED IN TENNESSEE OVER JULY 4TH HOLIDAY WEEKEND
Tennessee waterways saw a safe holiday weekend with zero boating-related fatalities reported during the annual Operation Dry Water (ODW) July 4th enforcement initiative, according to the Tennessee Wil ...
TENNESSEE AG LEADS 49-STATE COALITION URGING FCC TO CRACK DOWN ON PHONE SCAMS
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has joined a bipartisan coalition of 49 attorneys general calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to implement stricter rules preventing sca ...
CARLEX GLASS TO CLOSE VONORE PLANT, AFFECTING 325 WORKERS IN PRODUCTION SHIFT
Carlex Glass America, LLC has announced it will permanently shut down its manufacturing facility in Vonore by September, a move that will impact 325 employees as the automotive glass maker shifts its ...
STOLEN GOLF CART AND UTILITY TRAILER RECOVERED BY MONROE COUNTY DETECTIVES
A pair of local theft investigations came to a successful conclusion this week after vigilant Monroe County Sheriff’s Office detectives spotted two stolen items hidden in plain sight. The investigati ...
FEDERAL COURT UPHOLDS TENNESSEE BAN ON CRYPTOCURRENCY ATMS
Tennessee’s ban on cryptocurrency ATMs will remain in full effect after a federal district court rejected an emergency attempt by industry leaders to block the law, Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti ...
MARYVILLE MAN ARRESTED IN DEADLY BLOUNT COUNTY HIT-AND-RUN
An 86-year-old Maryville man is facing felony charges following a fatal hit-and-run incident that claimed the life of a local bicyclist last month, according to Blount County Sheriff James Berrong. H ...
OVERTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT SEEKS PUBLIC’S HELP IDENTIFYING INDIVIDUALS IN DOORBELL CAMERA PHOTO
The Overton County Sheriff’s Department is turning to the community for help identifying multiple individuals caught on a doorbell camera during the early morning hours last week. According to author ...
TENNESSEE EXPANDS EMERGENCY MEDICATION OPTIONS IN SCHOOLS WITH NEW NASAL SPRAY LAW
Tennessee K-12 schools now have greater flexibility in how they respond to severe allergic reactions, thanks to a new state law that officially took effect on Wednesday, July 1. The legislation expan ...
FOUR-YEAR-OLD IN CRITICAL CONDITION AFTER BEING STRUCK BY VEHICLE ON CEDAR LANE; DRIVER ARRESTED
A four-year-old girl is fighting for her life following a horrific incident Wednesday evening in North Knoxville. At approximately 9:00 p.m. on July 1, 2026, Knoxville Police Department (KPD) officer ...
INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY AFTER HUNDREDS OF DEAD RATS ILLEGALLY DUMPED IN NORRIS WOODS
Local and state authorities have launched an investigation after a shocking discovery of hundreds of dead rats piled up along a roadside in Anderson County. The Norris Police Department (NPD) respond ...
