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COOKEVILLE POLICE WARN RESIDENTS OF ACTIVE WARRANT PHONE SCAM
The Cookeville Police Department is warning residents about an active phone scam involving individuals posing as department officers. Scammers calling from numbers claiming to be
ANDERSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WARNS RESIDENTS OF RISING PHONE SCAMS AND IDENTITY THEFT
The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to remain vigilant following a surge in fraudulent phone calls and identity theft attempts across the area.
MAN DIES FOLLOWING STRUGGLE WITH MONROE COUNTY DEPUTY DURING ARREST ATTEMPT
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is probing the death of a Monroe County man who became unresponsive and later died following a physical altercation with
JAMES ARTHUR KILGO SENTENCED TO 166 YEARS IN PRISON FOR CHILD SEX CRIMES IN BLOUNT COUNTY
James Arthur Kilgo was sentenced on November 4, 2026, to 166 years in Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) custody following his conviction on multiple child
KNOXVILLE MAN SENTENCED TO 10 YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR CHILD PORNOGRAPHY DISTRIBUTION
A 44-year-old Knoxville man was sentenced on October 30, 2026, to 126 months in federal prison followed by 20 years of supervised release for distributing
TENNESSEE TEEN CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED MURDER AFTER KNOXVILLE SHOOTING
A 19-year-old man is facing multiple charges, including attempted second-degree murder, following a shooting in Knoxville on Friday afternoon. According to the Knoxville Police Department,
FIRE DEVASTATES LENOIR CITY SWEET SHOP, FORCING EARLY SEASON CLOSURE
A popular East Tennessee fall destination has closed its doors for the remainder of the year after a pre-dawn fire destroyed its on-site sweet shop
T.D.C.I. ANNOUNCES 2027 HEALTH INSURANCE OPEN ENROLLMENT DATES
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) is reminding residents that the Open Enrollment period for purchasing or changing individual health coverage on the
KNOX COUNTY MOURNS THE PASSING OF RESPECTED VETERAN JUDGE GREEN
Knox County is mourning the loss of Judge Green, a dedicated public servant whose decades-long legal career spanned roles as a prosecutor, defense attorney, and
TENNESSEE LAUNCHES $3 MILLION GRANT INITIATIVE TO TACKLE YOUTH GAMBLING AND AWARENESS
The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services has announced $3 million in competitive grant funding aimed at strengthening prevention, education, and early
NEW FAITH-BASED MEN’S TREATMENT FACILITY APPROVED IN BAXTER
The Criminal Court of Tennessee’s Thirteenth Judicial District has officially added a new residential recovery option to its list of approved treatment facilities. Presiding Judge
FATAL BLOUNT COUNTY CRASH CLAIMS LIFE OF 49-YEAR-OLD DRIVER
A 49-year-old Tennessee woman died Tuesday morning following a two-vehicle collision involving an SUV and a tractor-trailer in Blount County. According to a preliminary report
COOKEVILLE POLICE WARN RESIDENTS OF ACTIVE WARRANT PHONE SCAM
The Cookeville Police Department is warning residents about an active phone scam involving individuals posing as department officers. Scammers calling from numbers claiming to be Lt. Frye or Capt. St ...
ANDERSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WARNS RESIDENTS OF RISING PHONE SCAMS AND IDENTITY THEFT
The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to remain vigilant following a surge in fraudulent phone calls and identity theft attempts across the area. Recent reports reveal that scammer ...
MAN DIES FOLLOWING STRUGGLE WITH MONROE COUNTY DEPUTY DURING ARREST ATTEMPT
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is probing the death of a Monroe County man who became unresponsive and later died following a physical altercation with a deputy attempting to serve an arrest wa ...
JAMES ARTHUR KILGO SENTENCED TO 166 YEARS IN PRISON FOR CHILD SEX CRIMES IN BLOUNT COUNTY
James Arthur Kilgo was sentenced on November 4, 2026, to 166 years in Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) custody following his conviction on multiple child sexual abuse charges. District Attor ...
KNOXVILLE MAN SENTENCED TO 10 YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR CHILD PORNOGRAPHY DISTRIBUTION
A 44-year-old Knoxville man was sentenced on October 30, 2026, to 126 months in federal prison followed by 20 years of supervised release for distributing child pornography. U.S. District Judge Kathe ...
TENNESSEE TEEN CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED MURDER AFTER KNOXVILLE SHOOTING
A 19-year-old man is facing multiple charges, including attempted second-degree murder, following a shooting in Knoxville on Friday afternoon. According to the Knoxville Police Department, officers r ...
FIRE DEVASTATES LENOIR CITY SWEET SHOP, FORCING EARLY SEASON CLOSURE
A popular East Tennessee fall destination has closed its doors for the remainder of the year after a pre-dawn fire destroyed its on-site sweet shop on Friday, October 30. The blaze, sparked by a donu ...
T.D.C.I. ANNOUNCES 2027 HEALTH INSURANCE OPEN ENROLLMENT DATES
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) is reminding residents that the Open Enrollment period for purchasing or changing individual health coverage on the Federally Facilitated Ma ...
KNOX COUNTY MOURNS THE PASSING OF RESPECTED VETERAN JUDGE GREEN
Knox County is mourning the loss of Judge Green, a dedicated public servant whose decades-long legal career spanned roles as a prosecutor, defense attorney, and judge. Known for his unwavering commitm ...
TENNESSEE LAUNCHES $3 MILLION GRANT INITIATIVE TO TACKLE YOUTH GAMBLING AND AWARENESS
The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services has announced $3 million in competitive grant funding aimed at strengthening prevention, education, and early intervention for yo ...
NEW FAITH-BASED MEN’S TREATMENT FACILITY APPROVED IN BAXTER
The Criminal Court of Tennessee's Thirteenth Judicial District has officially added a new residential recovery option to its list of approved treatment facilities. Presiding Judge Shawn C. Fry announ ...
FATAL BLOUNT COUNTY CRASH CLAIMS LIFE OF 49-YEAR-OLD DRIVER
A 49-year-old Tennessee woman died Tuesday morning following a two-vehicle collision involving an SUV and a tractor-trailer in Blount County. According to a preliminary report from the Tennessee High ...
