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STATE FORESTS UPDATE BLEDSOE MAPS TO PROTECT ROADS FROM OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry has updated the public-use maps for Bledsoe State Forest to curb severe environmental damage and road erosion
TBI INVESTIGATES DEADLY OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING IN MCMINNVILLE
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation special agents are probing a fatal Thursday evening encounter in McMinnville that left one man dead following a domestic disturbance call.
TARGET AND HOME DEPOT SET OCTOBER OPENINGS IN COOKEVILLE
The long-awaited Willows shopping center in Cookeville is opening this October, anchored by two of the region’s most requested retail giants. Located at the southeast
OAK RIDGE BREAKS GROUND ON MONUMENT HONORING THE SCARBORO 85
A crowd of more than 200 people gathered this morning at A.K. Bissell Park for the groundbreaking of the Scarboro 85 Monument. The permanent tribute
THREE DEPUTIES PLACED ON LEAVE AFTER FATAL BLOUNT COUNTY OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING
Three Blount County Sheriff’s Office deputies have been placed on paid administrative leave while the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation probes a fatal September 1 shooting.
EXTREME HEAT FORCES WIDESPREAD EARLY SCHOOL DISMISSALS ACROSS EAST TENNESSEE
A severe heat wave has triggered early dismissals and schedule adjustments for multiple school districts and local organizations across East Tennessee on Thursday, September 3,
BLEDSOE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CONCLUDES MONTHS-LONG CRIME SUPPRESSION OPERATION
Sheriff Jimmy Morris announced the successful conclusion of “Bledsoe Shield,” a comprehensive, months-long crime suppression operation led by the Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Office. The targeted
MARYVILLE AND COOKEVILLE LOTTERY PLAYERS WIN MILLIONS IN “VIP PLAY IT AGAIN!” DRAWING
Two Tennessee residents are waking up significantly richer after scoring life-changing prizes in the latest “VIP Play It Again!” drawing from the Tennessee Lottery. Carolyn
TENNESSEE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION PROBES BLOUNT COUNTY OFFICER-VOLVED SHOOTING
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has launched an independent inquiry into an officer-involved shooting that left a woman dead in Blount County on Tuesday
KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY BANS FLOCK CAMERAS AND AUTOMATED SURVEILLANCE TECHNOLOGY
A report by WBIR says that, in a unanimous vote, the Knox County Commission has enacted an emergency ordinance banning automated license plate readers (ALPRs),
TWO COOKEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL JUVENILES ARRESTED FOR DISTRIBUTING AI-GENERATED EXPLICIT IMAGES
Two juveniles at Cookeville High School have been taken into custody following an investigation into the creation and distribution of sexually explicit images. According to
TENNESSEE ISSUES NATION’S FIRST FUSION LICENSE TO TYPE ONE ENERGY FOR HISTORIC PROJECT
Tennessee has officially become the first state in the nation to issue a fusion-specific byproduct material license, marking a monumental step forward for commercial nuclear
STATE FORESTS UPDATE BLEDSOE MAPS TO PROTECT ROADS FROM OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry has updated the public-use maps for Bledsoe State Forest to curb severe environmental damage and road erosion caused by off-highway vehicle ...
TBI INVESTIGATES DEADLY OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING IN MCMINNVILLE
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation special agents are probing a fatal Thursday evening encounter in McMinnville that left one man dead following a domestic disturbance call. At approximately 7:00 PM, ...
TARGET AND HOME DEPOT SET OCTOBER OPENINGS IN COOKEVILLE
The long-awaited Willows shopping center in Cookeville is opening this October, anchored by two of the region's most requested retail giants. Located at the southeast corner of South Willow Avenue and ...
OAK RIDGE BREAKS GROUND ON MONUMENT HONORING THE SCARBORO 85
A crowd of more than 200 people gathered this morning at A.K. Bissell Park for the groundbreaking of the Scarboro 85 Monument. The permanent tribute honors the 85 Black students from Oak Ridge’s Scarb ...
THREE DEPUTIES PLACED ON LEAVE AFTER FATAL BLOUNT COUNTY OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING
Three Blount County Sheriff's Office deputies have been placed on paid administrative leave while the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation probes a fatal September 1 shooting. Authorities responded to a ...
EXTREME HEAT FORCES WIDESPREAD EARLY SCHOOL DISMISSALS ACROSS EAST TENNESSEE
A severe heat wave has triggered early dismissals and schedule adjustments for multiple school districts and local organizations across East Tennessee on Thursday, September 3, and Friday, September 4 ...
BLEDSOE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CONCLUDES MONTHS-LONG CRIME SUPPRESSION OPERATION
Sheriff Jimmy Morris announced the successful conclusion of "Bledsoe Shield," a comprehensive, months-long crime suppression operation led by the Bledsoe County Sheriff's Office. The targeted enforce ...
MARYVILLE AND COOKEVILLE LOTTERY PLAYERS WIN MILLIONS IN “VIP PLAY IT AGAIN!” DRAWING
Two Tennessee residents are waking up significantly richer after scoring life-changing prizes in the latest “VIP Play It Again!” drawing from the Tennessee Lottery. Carolyn M. of Maryville claimed th ...
TENNESSEE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION PROBES BLOUNT COUNTY OFFICER-VOLVED SHOOTING
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has launched an independent inquiry into an officer-involved shooting that left a woman dead in Blount County on Tuesday evening. According to preliminary r ...
KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY BANS FLOCK CAMERAS AND AUTOMATED SURVEILLANCE TECHNOLOGY
A report by WBIR says that, in a unanimous vote, the Knox County Commission has enacted an emergency ordinance banning automated license plate readers (ALPRs), Flock cameras, and unpermitted surveilla ...
TWO COOKEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL JUVENILES ARRESTED FOR DISTRIBUTING AI-GENERATED EXPLICIT IMAGES
Two juveniles at Cookeville High School have been taken into custody following an investigation into the creation and distribution of sexually explicit images. According to the Putnam County Sheriff' ...
TENNESSEE ISSUES NATION’S FIRST FUSION LICENSE TO TYPE ONE ENERGY FOR HISTORIC PROJECT
Tennessee has officially become the first state in the nation to issue a fusion-specific byproduct material license, marking a monumental step forward for commercial nuclear fusion. Governor Bill Lee ...
