TBI: “MORE CONCERNED THAN EVER” TO FIND SUMMER WELLS
The TBI held a press conference this afternoon and said they are “more concerned than ever” to find 5-year-old Summer Wells. “We will not quit until we find Summer Wells,” said Captain Tim Coup, who ...
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH ISSUED FOR PART OF CUMBERLAND PLATEAU
The National Weather Service just issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH until 8 p.m. central tonight (Monday, June 21, 2021). It includes the following Tennessee counties: CLAY, FENTRESS, OVERTON, PIC ...
REPORT: HAMMONDS ATTEMPTS TO ABDUCT BOY 25 MILES NEAR WHERE SUMMER WELLS WENT MISSING
Kingsport police took 58-year-old Tonie Hammonds into custody after he allegedly attempted to abduct a 12-year-old. It happened in the area of the 3,900 block of Skyland Drive last Thursday. The mino ...
STRONG TO SEVERE STORMS POSSIBLE MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2021
The National Weather Service says nearly all of Tennessee is under a marginal risk for strong to severe thunderstorms later today and into the early evening hours. This includes the Cumberland Plateau ...
AUTHORITIES SEARCHING FOR KIDNAPPING SUSPECT TYLER JUSTIN HALL
(UPDATE) - Hall was arrested late yesterday in Smithville, Tennessee. (PREVIOUS STORY) - Putnam and White County authorities are searching for 29-year-old Tyler Justin Hall. The incident started la ...
TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION OF RESCUE SQUADS REQUESTS STATEWIDE HELP LOCATING WELLS
The Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads requested a statewide call-out for today (Sunday, June 20, 2021) to find 5-year-old Summer Wells. She is the subject of an AMBER ALERT and was last seen June ...
EVANS CHARGED WITH TENNCARE FRAUD
A Fentress Countian is charged with TennCare fraud involving the alleged resale of prescription drugs obtained using TennCare healthcare insurance benefits. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) anno ...
TDOC INTRODUCES NEW VICTIM NOTIFICATION SERVICE
The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) has launched Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE), a free service that provides crime victims, their families and concerned citizens with r ...
TENNESSEE FAMILY BLAMES TIKTOK STRANGLING CHALLENGE FOR 9-YEAR-OLD’S DEATH
The family of a 9-year-old boy near Memphis who was found unresponsive in his room last week is blaming his death on a reported TikTok challenge that dares people to strangle themselves and escape. " ...
BEAR KILLED AFTER TEEN ATTACKED IN GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK
Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers say a black bear died after a 16-year-old sustained several injuries during an attack while she was sleeping in a hammock. She was taken to U.T. Medical Cen ...
FATALITIES REPORTED IN HEAD ON CRASH ON HIGHWAY 52
The Tennessee Highway Patrol investigated a double fatal vehicle accident early this morning on the 3,000 block on Highway 52 in Overton County. Troopers say a 1997 Nissan pickup truck driven by 85-ye ...
LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTINUES SEARCH FOR JASON BYRGE
The Morgan County Sheriff's Department requests the help of the public for information leading to the location of 41-year-old Jason Byrge. He was last seen back on May 19, 2021. Byrge stands 6’4, weig ...
