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PEDESTRIAN STRUCK BY VEHICLE ON CONGRESS PARKWAY
(Developing Story) – A pedestrian was struck today by a vehicle at Clearwater Road and Congress Parkway in Athens. The police department stated the victim
PUTNAM DEPUTIES INCREASE ENFORCEMENT ON ILLEGAL DRUG ACTIVITY
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) has intensified its enforcement efforts against illegal drug activity in the southern part of the county over the past
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE DEBUNKS SWEETWATER WORKHOUSE RUMOR
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has addressed and debunked social media rumors claiming an inmate had escaped from custody in Sweetwater. No escape or attempted
TENNESSEE STATE PARKS LAUNCH FREE RANGER-GUIDED SPRING HIKES ON MARCH 21, 2026
Tennessee State Parks are preparing to celebrate the arrival of spring with their annual Spring Hikes event on Saturday, March 21, 2026, the second event
MONROE DEPUTIES INVESTIGATE CONTRABAND INCIDENT AT SEQUOYAH HIGH SCHOOL
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident involving the introduction of contraband at Sequoyah High School and has addressed circulating rumors and speculation
BRADLEY COUNTY AUTHORITIES LOCATE HIT-AND-RUN DRIVER IN FATAL PEDESTRIAN CRASH
The Chattanooga Times Free Press reports that Bradley County authorities have located the driver and vehicle suspected in a fatal hit-and-run incident that occurred around
SWEETWATER POLICE CHIEF WARNS HB 2017 COULD PERMIT HUNTING AND GUNFIRE NEAR PUBLIC AREAS
Sweetwater Police Chief Eddie Byrum publicly expressed strong concerns about Tennessee House Bill 2017, which is scheduled for a vote in the Tennessee House of
CLARA MOLLY GARRETT WANTED BY PUTNAM DEPUTIES FOR VIOLATION OF PROBATION
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, led by Sheriff Eddie Farris, has issued a public appeal, seeking assistance in locating 36-year-old Clara Molly Garrett. She is
TENN. LAWMAKER PUSHES TO END DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME IN FAVOR OF YEAR-ROUND STANDARD TIME
A Tennessee Republican lawmaker, State Rep. Chris Todd from Madison County, has introduced House Bill 1300 to eliminate the state’s twice-yearly clock changes by adopting
TENNESSEE MOVES TO MAKE STARVING LIVESTOCK TO DEATH A FELONY
Tennessee lawmakers have introduced companion bills—House Bill 2263 (sponsored by Rep. Martin G.) and Senate Bill 2133 (sponsored by Sen. Haile and Sen. Campbell)—to strengthen
“DIRT DYNASTY” DRUG BUST IN TELLICO PLAINS
On March 10, 2026, agents from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Narcotics Team, in collaboration with the 10th Judicial District Drug Task Force and
PUTNAM SHERIFF WARNS OF NEW D.M.V. IMPERSONATION SCAM
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, led by Sheriff Eddie Farris, has issued a warning about a prevalent text message scam targeting residents in the area.
PEDESTRIAN STRUCK BY VEHICLE ON CONGRESS PARKWAY
(Developing Story) - A pedestrian was struck today by a vehicle at Clearwater Road and Congress Parkway in Athens. The police department stated the victim was transported to an area trauma center f ...
PUTNAM DEPUTIES INCREASE ENFORCEMENT ON ILLEGAL DRUG ACTIVITY
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) has intensified its enforcement efforts against illegal drug activity in the southern part of the county over the past several months, prompted by numerous ci ...
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE DEBUNKS SWEETWATER WORKHOUSE RUMOR
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office has addressed and debunked social media rumors claiming an inmate had escaped from custody in Sweetwater. No escape or attempted escape occurred. On March 10, around ...
TENNESSEE STATE PARKS LAUNCH FREE RANGER-GUIDED SPRING HIKES ON MARCH 21, 2026
Tennessee State Parks are preparing to celebrate the arrival of spring with their annual Spring Hikes event on Saturday, March 21, 2026, the second event in their 2026 Signature Hikes series following ...
MONROE DEPUTIES INVESTIGATE CONTRABAND INCIDENT AT SEQUOYAH HIGH SCHOOL
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident involving the introduction of contraband at Sequoyah High School and has addressed circulating rumors and speculation on social media, u ...
BRADLEY COUNTY AUTHORITIES LOCATE HIT-AND-RUN DRIVER IN FATAL PEDESTRIAN CRASH
The Chattanooga Times Free Press reports that Bradley County authorities have located the driver and vehicle suspected in a fatal hit-and-run incident that occurred around 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Marc ...
SWEETWATER POLICE CHIEF WARNS HB 2017 COULD PERMIT HUNTING AND GUNFIRE NEAR PUBLIC AREAS
Sweetwater Police Chief Eddie Byrum publicly expressed strong concerns about Tennessee House Bill 2017, which is scheduled for a vote in the Tennessee House of Representatives on Monday, March 16, 202 ...
CLARA MOLLY GARRETT WANTED BY PUTNAM DEPUTIES FOR VIOLATION OF PROBATION
The Putnam County Sheriff's Office, led by Sheriff Eddie Farris, has issued a public appeal, seeking assistance in locating 36-year-old Clara Molly Garrett. She is wanted for violation of probation ...
TENN. LAWMAKER PUSHES TO END DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME IN FAVOR OF YEAR-ROUND STANDARD TIME
A Tennessee Republican lawmaker, State Rep. Chris Todd from Madison County, has introduced House Bill 1300 to eliminate the state's twice-yearly clock changes by adopting standard time year-round, eff ...
TENNESSEE MOVES TO MAKE STARVING LIVESTOCK TO DEATH A FELONY
Tennessee lawmakers have introduced companion bills—House Bill 2263 (sponsored by Rep. Martin G.) and Senate Bill 2133 (sponsored by Sen. Haile and Sen. Campbell)—to strengthen penalties for animal cr ...
“DIRT DYNASTY” DRUG BUST IN TELLICO PLAINS
On March 10, 2026, agents from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Narcotics Team, in collaboration with the 10th Judicial District Drug Task Force and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, e ...
PUTNAM SHERIFF WARNS OF NEW D.M.V. IMPERSONATION SCAM
The Putnam County Sheriff's Office, led by Sheriff Eddie Farris, has issued a warning about a prevalent text message scam targeting residents in the area. The fraudulent messages falsely claim to orig ...
