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TENNESSEE ANNOUNCES $25 MILLION IN FEDERAL GRANTS TO BOOST ROADWAY SAFETY
The Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) has announced the distribution of $25 million in federal grant funds statewide for the 2026–2027 federal fiscal year, aimed
PUTNAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND FEDERAL PARTNERS DISMANTLE SINALOA CARTEL-LINKED DRUG RING
A yearlong joint investigation by local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies has successfully dismantled a major drug trafficking organization tied to the Sinaloa Cartel,
RALLY US BRINGS WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP BACK TO AMERICA FOR FIRST TIME IN NEARLY 40 YEARS
The FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) is officially returning to the United States for the first time since 1988, with Tennessee and Kentucky set to
WALLAND MAN GUILTY ON 38 COUNTS IN FATAL BLOUNT COUNTY HOUSE FIRE
A Walland man has been convicted on 38 out of 39 counts, including multiple murder charges, for a devastating house fire that claimed three lives
TWO OVERTON COUNTY MEN SENTENCED FOR STEALING VALUABLE BLACK WALNUT TREE FROM TENNESSEE STATE FOREST
Two Overton County men have received sentences for cutting down and selling a massive black walnut tree from Standing Stone State Forest earlier this year.
TENNESSEE MAN CHARGED AFTER SECURITY VIDEO CONTRADICTS CLAIMS IN FATAL SHOOTING OF NEIGHBOR’S DOG
A Monroe County family is demanding accountability after their 6-year-old daughter’s beloved dog was shot and killed by a neighbor on Oct. 22. According to
FALLEN TREE CAUSES POWER OUTAGE AND ROAD CLOSURES ON STATE ROUTE 58 IN MEIGS COUNTY
A fallen tree struck a utility pole early Monday morning, knocking out power to nearly 1,400 residents and creating significant travel delays. The incident, reported
TBI INVESTIGATES KNOX COUNTY OFFICER-IN-VOLVED SHOOTING LEAVING ONE DEAD
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is independently investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that took place Sunday morning in Knox County at the request of
DEA TO HOST 30TH NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY FOR SAFE MEDICATION AND VAPING DEVICE DISPOSAL
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is holding its 30th nationwide National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 24th, from 10 a.m. to
TENNESSEE ATTORNEY GENERAL LEADS MULTISTATE COALITION TO PROTECT CHILDREN AND CONSUMERS IN CHARACTER.AI BANKRUPTCY
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has joined a multistate coalition of 40 attorneys general in filing a formal legal objection within the Chapter 11 bankruptcy
BRADLEY COUNTY GRAND JURY INDICTS MOTHER AND DOMESTIC PARTNER FOR FIRST-DEGREE MURDER
Two individuals have been indicted on first-degree murder and multiple abuse charges following the May 2026 death of 20-year-old Erin Childers in Cleveland, Tennessee. According
BLOUNT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RECOMMEND 12-MONTH HOUSING MORATORIUM AMID RAPID GROWTH CONCERNS
Blount County commissioners voted Tuesday to advance a resolution recommending a 12-month moratorium on major new housing developments to address infrastructure strains caused by rapid
TENNESSEE ANNOUNCES $25 MILLION IN FEDERAL GRANTS TO BOOST ROADWAY SAFETY
The Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) has announced the distribution of $25 million in federal grant funds statewide for the 2026–2027 federal fiscal year, aimed at curbing crashes and improving ...
PUTNAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND FEDERAL PARTNERS DISMANTLE SINALOA CARTEL-LINKED DRUG RING
A yearlong joint investigation by local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies has successfully dismantled a major drug trafficking organization tied to the Sinaloa Cartel, authorities announced ...
RALLY US BRINGS WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP BACK TO AMERICA FOR FIRST TIME IN NEARLY 40 YEARS
The FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) is officially returning to the United States for the first time since 1988, with Tennessee and Kentucky set to host Rally US from August 26–29, 2027. Announced ...
WALLAND MAN GUILTY ON 38 COUNTS IN FATAL BLOUNT COUNTY HOUSE FIRE
A Walland man has been convicted on 38 out of 39 counts, including multiple murder charges, for a devastating house fire that claimed three lives last year. Johnny Ray Wilburn was found guilty by a B ...
TWO OVERTON COUNTY MEN SENTENCED FOR STEALING VALUABLE BLACK WALNUT TREE FROM TENNESSEE STATE FOREST
Two Overton County men have received sentences for cutting down and selling a massive black walnut tree from Standing Stone State Forest earlier this year. Derek Smith and Marvin Hall both pleaded gu ...
TENNESSEE MAN CHARGED AFTER SECURITY VIDEO CONTRADICTS CLAIMS IN FATAL SHOOTING OF NEIGHBOR’S DOG
A Monroe County family is demanding accountability after their 6-year-old daughter's beloved dog was shot and killed by a neighbor on Oct. 22. According to an affidavit from the Monroe County Sheriff ...
FALLEN TREE CAUSES POWER OUTAGE AND ROAD CLOSURES ON STATE ROUTE 58 IN MEIGS COUNTY
A fallen tree struck a utility pole early Monday morning, knocking out power to nearly 1,400 residents and creating significant travel delays. The incident, reported at 9:35 AM, left 1,382 members wi ...
TBI INVESTIGATES KNOX COUNTY OFFICER-IN-VOLVED SHOOTING LEAVING ONE DEAD
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is independently investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that took place Sunday morning in Knox County at the request of 6th Judicial District Attor ...
DEA TO HOST 30TH NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY FOR SAFE MEDICATION AND VAPING DEVICE DISPOSAL
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is holding its 30th nationwide National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 24th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free, anonymous service al ...
TENNESSEE ATTORNEY GENERAL LEADS MULTISTATE COALITION TO PROTECT CHILDREN AND CONSUMERS IN CHARACTER.AI BANKRUPTCY
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has joined a multistate coalition of 40 attorneys general in filing a formal legal objection within the Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings of Character Tech ...
BRADLEY COUNTY GRAND JURY INDICTS MOTHER AND DOMESTIC PARTNER FOR FIRST-DEGREE MURDER
Two individuals have been indicted on first-degree murder and multiple abuse charges following the May 2026 death of 20-year-old Erin Childers in Cleveland, Tennessee. According to the Cleveland Poli ...
BLOUNT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RECOMMEND 12-MONTH HOUSING MORATORIUM AMID RAPID GROWTH CONCERNS
Blount County commissioners voted Tuesday to advance a resolution recommending a 12-month moratorium on major new housing developments to address infrastructure strains caused by rapid growth. The pr ...
