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SEVERAL TRAPPING, SMALL GAME HUNTING SEASONS TO CONCLUDE FEBRUARY 28
Tennessee’s statewide trapping seasons for fox, mink, muskrat, otter, least weasel, and bobcat, along with several small game hunting seasons for rabbit, grouse, and quail,
ANDERSON SHERIFF WARNS OF FAKE PHONE COMPANY SCAM
The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office has issued a public warning about an ongoing phone scam targeting local residents. Scammers are posing as representatives of a
AAA REPORTS TENN. GAS PRICE AVERAGE RISE BY THREE CENTS
As of February 23, 2026, Tennessee’s average gas price for regular unleaded gasoline stands at $2.55 per gallon, reflecting a modest increase of three cents
PUTNAM FIREFIGHTERS RESPOND TO I-40 SEMI-TRAILER FIRE
Early this morning, just after 12:30 a.m., the Putnam County Fire Department responded to a reported semi-trailer fire on eastbound Interstate 40 near mile marker
RUTHERFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS CANCELS BUS ROUTES DUE TO CONTRACTOR INSURANCE LAPSE
Rutherford County Schools in Tennessee announced that approximately 40 school buses will be out of service at least through Tuesday, February 24, 2026, due to
MAN ARRESTED IN MONTEREY ON SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND PROBATION VIOLATION
On Friday, February 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., officers from the Monterey Police Department, assisted by a Tennessee Department of Corrections Fugitive Task Force Officer,
TENN. TECH ALUM JAKE HOOT RETURNS TO THE VOICE IN ALL-STAR BATTLE OF CHAMPIONS
Jake Hoot, a Tennessee Tech University alumnus and country music artist, is returning to the national stage as a competitor on NBC’s “The Voice: Battle
KNOXVILLE SPORTS JOURNALIST VICTIM OF FATAL CAR ACCIDENT
On February 19, 2026, a tragic multi-vehicle crash occurred on I-40 West near Cedar Bluff Road in Knoxville around 4:50 p.m. The incident began when
KNOX SHERIFF WARNS OF SCAM CALLS TARGETING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office issued a scam alert on February 17, 2026, warning the community about a fraudulent scheme targeting victims of domestic violence
BRADLEY COUNTY MAYOR GARY DAVIS MOURNS THE LOSS OF HIS SON BLAKE AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Bradley County Mayor Gary Davis shared a heartfelt announcement about the recent passing of his oldest son, Blake, at the age of 48, following a
KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MOURNS THE PASSING OF RETIRED CHIEF ALLEN “WOLFIE” MAY
On Wednesday, The Knox County Sheriff’s Office has announced with deep sorrow the passing of Retired Chief Allen “Wolfie” May, following a courageous battle with
ATTEMPTED THEFT AT S.V.E.C. SUBSTATION THWARTED BY SECURITY MEASURES
On February 19, 2026, Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) reported that early that morning, an individual illegally entered one of their substations and attempted to
SEVERAL TRAPPING, SMALL GAME HUNTING SEASONS TO CONCLUDE FEBRUARY 28
Tennessee's statewide trapping seasons for fox, mink, muskrat, otter, least weasel, and bobcat, along with several small game hunting seasons for rabbit, grouse, and quail, are set to conclude on Febr ...
ANDERSON SHERIFF WARNS OF FAKE PHONE COMPANY SCAM
The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office has issued a public warning about an ongoing phone scam targeting local residents. Scammers are posing as representatives of a fictitious company called “United Ph ...
AAA REPORTS TENN. GAS PRICE AVERAGE RISE BY THREE CENTS
As of February 23, 2026, Tennessee's average gas price for regular unleaded gasoline stands at $2.55 per gallon, reflecting a modest increase of three cents from the previous week. This figure is four ...
PUTNAM FIREFIGHTERS RESPOND TO I-40 SEMI-TRAILER FIRE
Early this morning, just after 12:30 a.m., the Putnam County Fire Department responded to a reported semi-trailer fire on eastbound Interstate 40 near mile marker 276. Crews arrived to find the traile ...
RUTHERFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS CANCELS BUS ROUTES DUE TO CONTRACTOR INSURANCE LAPSE
Rutherford County Schools in Tennessee announced that approximately 40 school buses will be out of service at least through Tuesday, February 24, 2026, due to one of its bus contractors losing insuran ...
MAN ARRESTED IN MONTEREY ON SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND PROBATION VIOLATION
On Friday, February 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., officers from the Monterey Police Department, assisted by a Tennessee Department of Corrections Fugitive Task Force Officer, arrested Danny Ray Johnson. ...
TENN. TECH ALUM JAKE HOOT RETURNS TO THE VOICE IN ALL-STAR BATTLE OF CHAMPIONS
Jake Hoot, a Tennessee Tech University alumnus and country music artist, is returning to the national stage as a competitor on NBC's “The Voice: Battle of Champions” during the show's 29th season. The ...
KNOXVILLE SPORTS JOURNALIST VICTIM OF FATAL CAR ACCIDENT
On February 19, 2026, a tragic multi-vehicle crash occurred on I-40 West near Cedar Bluff Road in Knoxville around 4:50 p.m. The incident began when a vehicle stopped for traffic was rear-ended by ano ...
KNOX SHERIFF WARNS OF SCAM CALLS TARGETING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office issued a scam alert on February 17, 2026, warning the community about a fraudulent scheme targeting victims of domestic violence and other crimes. In a recent case, a ...
BRADLEY COUNTY MAYOR GARY DAVIS MOURNS THE LOSS OF HIS SON BLAKE AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Bradley County Mayor Gary Davis shared a heartfelt announcement about the recent passing of his oldest son, Blake, at the age of 48, following a prolonged illness. Blake was a devoted husband to his w ...
KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MOURNS THE PASSING OF RETIRED CHIEF ALLEN “WOLFIE” MAY
On Wednesday, The Knox County Sheriff's Office has announced with deep sorrow the passing of Retired Chief Allen “Wolfie” May, following a courageous battle with advanced Parkinson's disease. Chief Ma ...
ATTEMPTED THEFT AT S.V.E.C. SUBSTATION THWARTED BY SECURITY MEASURES
On February 19, 2026, Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) reported that early that morning, an individual illegally entered one of their substations and attempted to steal a spool of wire, th ...
