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8 AM Thursday, 3B Media Stations Join Radio Stations Across Tennessee in Tribute To Dolly Parton
At 8 AM Thursday morning, August 27th, The 3B Media stations will join other radio stations across the State of Tennessee in paying a heart
META REACHES LANDMARK $17.1 BILLION MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT OVER CHILD SAFETY AND MENTAL HARM ALLEGATIONS
Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced a historic $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. on Wednesday, resolving allegations that the tech giant knowingly designed
LOUDON CITY COUNCIL VOTES TO PAUSE NEW DATA CENTER CONSTRUCTION
In a 3-to-2 vote on Monday evening, the Loudon City Council approved a resolution enacting a 12-month pause on zoning for new data centers. The
FEDERAL AGENCIES AND LOCAL TEAMS TO HOLD EMERGENCY DRILL NEAR OAK RIDGE ON TUESDAY
Emergency management and response personnel from multiple federal, state, and local agencies—including the Department of Energy, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and the Y-12 National Security
BLEDSOE TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE REPORTS SECOND INSTANCE OF INTENTIONALLY CUT LINES IN THREE DAYS
Residents in the Daus Mountain service area faced a telecommunications outage yesterday after communication lines were deliberately severed, according to an alert issued by the
SAFE TN APP PROMOTED AS VITAL TOOL FOR SCHOOL SAFETY AS CLASSES RESUME
As the new school year begins across Tennessee, the Department of Safety and Homeland Security is calling on students, parents, and educators to utilize the
FEDERAL INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY AFTER TELEPHONE LINE INTENTIONALLY CUT IN BLEDSOE COUNTY
Bledsoe Telephone Cooperative is urging residents to come forward with information after a utility line was deliberately severed in the Nine Mile, Luminary, and Webb’s
TVA APPROVES NEW POWER RATES FOR DATA CENTERS TO PROTECT REGIONAL CONSUMERS
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Board has announced a significant shift in its power rates targeting the region’s rapidly growing data centers. Taking effect on
KNOXVILLE 13-YEAR-OLD CHARGED WITH VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER IN YOUNGER BROTHER’S DEATH
A 13-year-old Knoxville boy has been taken into custody and charged with voluntary manslaughter in connection with the death of his 12-year-old brother earlier this
TENNESSEE TEACHERS WELCOME $50,000 MINIMUM STARTING SALARY AS NEW SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS
Educators across Tennessee are heading back to the classroom this academic year with a significant pay bump, following a new state mandate that establishes a
KYLE SPITZE SENTENCED TO 77 YEARS IN PRISON FOR CHILD EXPLOITATION AND TERRORIST NETWORK CRIMES
Kyle William Spitze, 27, of Friendsville, was sentenced on August 19, 2026, to 77 years in federal prison for producing child sexual exploitation material (CSAM),
WIDESPREAD VERIZON CELLULAR OUTAGE HITS MIDDLE TENNESSEE
A significant network disruption is impacting Verizon customers across nearly 20 counties in Middle Tennessee, leaving thousands facing potential connectivity issues. Start Time: August 19,
8 AM Thursday, 3B Media Stations Join Radio Stations Across Tennessee in Tribute To Dolly Parton
At 8 AM Thursday morning, August 27th, The 3B Media stations will join other radio stations across the State of Tennessee in paying a heart felt tribute to Dolly Parton by simulcasting Dolly’s song “I ...
META REACHES LANDMARK $17.1 BILLION MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT OVER CHILD SAFETY AND MENTAL HARM ALLEGATIONS
Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced a historic $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. on Wednesday, resolving allegations that the tech giant knowingly designed Instagr ...
LOUDON CITY COUNCIL VOTES TO PAUSE NEW DATA CENTER CONSTRUCTION
In a 3-to-2 vote on Monday evening, the Loudon City Council approved a resolution enacting a 12-month pause on zoning for new data centers. The temporary ban—originally proposed for 18 months—includes ...
FEDERAL AGENCIES AND LOCAL TEAMS TO HOLD EMERGENCY DRILL NEAR OAK RIDGE ON TUESDAY
Emergency management and response personnel from multiple federal, state, and local agencies—including the Department of Energy, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and the Y-12 National Security Complex—w ...
BLEDSOE TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE REPORTS SECOND INSTANCE OF INTENTIONALLY CUT LINES IN THREE DAYS
Residents in the Daus Mountain service area faced a telecommunications outage yesterday after communication lines were deliberately severed, according to an alert issued by the Bledsoe Telephone Coope ...
SAFE TN APP PROMOTED AS VITAL TOOL FOR SCHOOL SAFETY AS CLASSES RESUME
As the new school year begins across Tennessee, the Department of Safety and Homeland Security is calling on students, parents, and educators to utilize the SafeTN app to help maintain secure learning ...
FEDERAL INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY AFTER TELEPHONE LINE INTENTIONALLY CUT IN BLEDSOE COUNTY
Bledsoe Telephone Cooperative is urging residents to come forward with information after a utility line was deliberately severed in the Nine Mile, Luminary, and Webb's Chapel service areas. According ...
TVA APPROVES NEW POWER RATES FOR DATA CENTERS TO PROTECT REGIONAL CONSUMERS
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Board has announced a significant shift in its power rates targeting the region's rapidly growing data centers. Taking effect on October 1, the new structure aims ...
KNOXVILLE 13-YEAR-OLD CHARGED WITH VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER IN YOUNGER BROTHER’S DEATH
A 13-year-old Knoxville boy has been taken into custody and charged with voluntary manslaughter in connection with the death of his 12-year-old brother earlier this week. Police officers initially re ...
TENNESSEE TEACHERS WELCOME $50,000 MINIMUM STARTING SALARY AS NEW SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS
Educators across Tennessee are heading back to the classroom this academic year with a significant pay bump, following a new state mandate that establishes a $50,000 minimum starting salary. The requ ...
KYLE SPITZE SENTENCED TO 77 YEARS IN PRISON FOR CHILD EXPLOITATION AND TERRORIST NETWORK CRIMES
Kyle William Spitze, 27, of Friendsville, was sentenced on August 19, 2026, to 77 years in federal prison for producing child sexual exploitation material (CSAM), distributing animal crushing videos, ...
WIDESPREAD VERIZON CELLULAR OUTAGE HITS MIDDLE TENNESSEE
A significant network disruption is impacting Verizon customers across nearly 20 counties in Middle Tennessee, leaving thousands facing potential connectivity issues. Start Time: August 19, 2 ...
