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T.H.P. TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO THE RECOVERY OF A STOLEN VEHICLE FROM SWEETWATER
Posted by Monroe County Sheriff Tommy Jones: On December 19, 2025, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a stolen vehicle from a
TENNESSEE GOVERNOR BILL LEE AGAIN DECLINES $84 MILLION IN FEDERAL SUMMER E-B-T FUNDS
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has once again declined to participate in the federal Summer E-B-T nutrition program, leaving approximately $84 million in federal funds unclaimed
YOUTH RUNNER HONORS FALLEN BLOUNT COUNTY DEPUTY JUSTIN MOWERY WITH MILE RUN
The Blount County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office expressed gratitude to Running 4 Heroes Inc. for honoring fallen Deputy Justin Mowery, who died in an automobile crash
MAN ARRESTED AFTER DISRUPTING AND SHOUTING THREATS DURING CHURCH IN PUTNAM COUNTY
WKRN reports that a disturbing incident occurred at the Samaria Church of Christ in Cookeville when 36-year-old Ty Cross interrupted a Sunday service by approaching
ATHENS MAN GIVEN 10 CONSECUTIVE LIFE SENTENCES FOR CHILD SEX ABUSE
In Athens, Tennessee, 29-year-old Kenterrius McGuffie pleaded guilty to 27 serious charges related to child sexual abuse, including 13 counts of aggravated rape of a
BLOUNT SHERIFF’S OFFICE SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR SENIOR OUTREACH PROGRAM
Posted by the Blount County Sheriff’s Office: Blount County, Tennessee – Blount County Sheriff James Lee Berrong announced the Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for
ANKITKUMAR PATEL WANTED BY PUTNAM DEPUTIES FOR STATUTORY RAPE CHARGES
Sheriff Eddie Farris and the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Ankitkumar Patel. Mr. Patel is 31 years old, 5’08’’,
MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH SHUT DOWN I-75 IN BRADLEY COUNTY YESTERDAY; COW UNSCATHED
On January 6, Bradley County EMS responded to a multi-vehicle crash involving five vehicles on southbound I-75 at mile marker 24, which led to a
GAS STATION FIRE IN SPENCER
A significant fire has been reported in the Upper Cumberland region, specifically in the Spencer/Van Buren County area of Tennessee. The incident involves a gas
AAA: TENNESSEE GAS PRICE AVERAGE GOES UP FIVE CENTS
NASHVILLE, Tenn., (January 5, 2026) — Gas prices across the state have fluctuated over the past couple of weeks, but Tennesseans are still beginning the
STATE SEES DRAMATIC RISE IN ‘SOBER DUI’ ARRESTS: 419 DRIVERS CHARGED IN 2024
In 2024, Tennessee law enforcement agencies arrested 419 drivers for DUI despite toxicology tests detecting no alcohol or other intoxicants in their systems, according to
SECOND EARTHQUAKE TAKES PLACE IN EASTERN TENNESSEE
WSMV reports that earlier this week, Eastern Tennessee and the nearby Kentucky border experienced a series of minor earthquakes. On Sunday, a magnitude 2.6 quake
T.H.P. TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO THE RECOVERY OF A STOLEN VEHICLE FROM SWEETWATER
Posted by Monroe County Sheriff Tommy Jones: On December 19, 2025, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a stolen vehicle from a residence on Red Pond Road in Sweetwater. Monroe C ...
TENNESSEE GOVERNOR BILL LEE AGAIN DECLINES $84 MILLION IN FEDERAL SUMMER E-B-T FUNDS
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has once again declined to participate in the federal Summer E-B-T nutrition program, leaving approximately $84 million in federal funds unclaimed and preventing the state ...
YOUTH RUNNER HONORS FALLEN BLOUNT COUNTY DEPUTY JUSTIN MOWERY WITH MILE RUN
The Blount County, Tennessee Sheriff's Office expressed gratitude to Running 4 Heroes Inc. for honoring fallen Deputy Justin Mowery, who died in an automobile crash on December 28, 2025. On the evenin ...
MAN ARRESTED AFTER DISRUPTING AND SHOUTING THREATS DURING CHURCH IN PUTNAM COUNTY
WKRN reports that a disturbing incident occurred at the Samaria Church of Christ in Cookeville when 36-year-old Ty Cross interrupted a Sunday service by approaching the pulpit, questioning the congreg ...
ATHENS MAN GIVEN 10 CONSECUTIVE LIFE SENTENCES FOR CHILD SEX ABUSE
In Athens, Tennessee, 29-year-old Kenterrius McGuffie pleaded guilty to 27 serious charges related to child sexual abuse, including 13 counts of aggravated rape of a child, 12 counts of especially agg ...
BLOUNT SHERIFF’S OFFICE SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR SENIOR OUTREACH PROGRAM
Posted by the Blount County Sheriff's Office: Blount County, Tennessee - Blount County Sheriff James Lee Berrong announced the Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for Senior Outreach pro ...
ANKITKUMAR PATEL WANTED BY PUTNAM DEPUTIES FOR STATUTORY RAPE CHARGES
Sheriff Eddie Farris and the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Ankitkumar Patel. Mr. Patel is 31 years old, 5’08’’, approximately 145 lbs, with black hair ...
MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH SHUT DOWN I-75 IN BRADLEY COUNTY YESTERDAY; COW UNSCATHED
On January 6, Bradley County EMS responded to a multi-vehicle crash involving five vehicles on southbound I-75 at mile marker 24, which led to a temporary shutdown of the interstate. The Cleveland Fir ...
GAS STATION FIRE IN SPENCER
A significant fire has been reported in the Upper Cumberland region, specifically in the Spencer/Van Buren County area of Tennessee. The incident involves a gas station located directly next to the Ci ...
AAA: TENNESSEE GAS PRICE AVERAGE GOES UP FIVE CENTS
NASHVILLE, Tenn., (January 5, 2026) — Gas prices across the state have fluctuated over the past couple of weeks, but Tennesseans are still beginning the new year with gas prices cheaper than both one ...
STATE SEES DRAMATIC RISE IN ‘SOBER DUI’ ARRESTS: 419 DRIVERS CHARGED IN 2024
In 2024, Tennessee law enforcement agencies arrested 419 drivers for DUI despite toxicology tests detecting no alcohol or other intoxicants in their systems, according to data released by the Tennesse ...
SECOND EARTHQUAKE TAKES PLACE IN EASTERN TENNESSEE
WSMV reports that earlier this week, Eastern Tennessee and the nearby Kentucky border experienced a series of minor earthquakes. On Sunday, a magnitude 2.6 quake struck in Claiborne County, Tennessee, ...
