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FORMER THP TROOPER WITH HISTORY OF MISCONDUCT INDICTED FOR EXPLOSIVE ATTACK
Former Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper Isaiah Lloyd faces criminal charges after a history of documented misconduct, including unauthorized actions, improper evidence handling, and endangering a
ADIENT FACILITY IN ATHENS TO CLOSE, 210 WORKERS TO BE AFFECTED
The Adient facility on Madison Avenue in Athens, Tennessee (McMinn County) is scheduled to close on June 30, 2026, resulting in the loss of 210
RANDALL CROSS PLEADS GUILTY TO CIVIL RIGHTS INTIMIDATION
On April 16, 2026, 36-year-old Ty Randall Cross pleaded guilty in the Putnam County Criminal Court to Civil Rights Intimidation, a Class D felony. The
TENNESSEE LAWMAKERS ADVANCE BILL TO CAP ROBOCALLS AT 10,000 PER MONTH
Tennessee lawmakers are advancing House Bill 1447, a legislative measure introduced by Representative Charlie Baum to strictly regulate robocall volume within the state. The proposed
SURGE IN TICK POPULATIONS EXPECTED IN TENNESSEE THIS SUMMER
According to a report by Local 3 News in Chattanooga, experts are warning of a significant surge in tick populations across the Tennessee Valley this
MULTIPLE BEAR SIGHTINGS PROMPT TRAIL CLOSURES AT GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK
Multiple bear incidents in Great Smoky Mountains National Park have prompted officials to temporarily close sections of trails to ensure the safety of both visitors
STRUCTURE FIRE REPORTED AT NURSING FACILITY IN MONROE COUNTY
A structure fire was reported at approximately 8:55 a.m. on April 21, 2026, in Monroe County, Tennessee. Emergency crews responded to reports of smoke inside
K-9 ALERT LEADS TO MAJOR METH SEIZURE IN MONROE COUNTY
On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, agents from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division and the Tactical Narcotics Team (TNT) conducted a traffic stop in
AGGRAVATED SEXUAL BATTERY ARREST IN PUTNAM COUNTY
On March 31, 2026, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office received a report from Michigan Child Protective Services alleging child sex abuse by a family member.
OAK RIDGE POLICE DEPARTMENT WARNS OF FRAUDULENT INVOICES
The Oak Ridge Police Department is alerting residents and businesses to a recent scam involving fraudulent invoices. Scammers have been sending emails from non-city email
MOTORCYCLIST IN SEVIER COUNTY DIES AFTER HITTING TURKEY IN ROADWAY
A 54-year-old Tennessee man died in Sevier County after losing control of his motorcycle when he struck a turkey in the roadway. The incident occurred
OAK RIDGE LAUNCHES MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR PAVING PROJECT
The City of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, is moving forward with a multi-million-dollar paving project after city leaders approved more than $3.2 million for road repairs
FORMER THP TROOPER WITH HISTORY OF MISCONDUCT INDICTED FOR EXPLOSIVE ATTACK
Former Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper Isaiah Lloyd faces criminal charges after a history of documented misconduct, including unauthorized actions, improper evidence handling, and endangering a chil ...
ADIENT FACILITY IN ATHENS TO CLOSE, 210 WORKERS TO BE AFFECTED
The Adient facility on Madison Avenue in Athens, Tennessee (McMinn County) is scheduled to close on June 30, 2026, resulting in the loss of 210 jobs. The company formally notified the Tennessee Depart ...
RANDALL CROSS PLEADS GUILTY TO CIVIL RIGHTS INTIMIDATION
On April 16, 2026, 36-year-old Ty Randall Cross pleaded guilty in the Putnam County Criminal Court to Civil Rights Intimidation, a Class D felony. The charge stemmed from an incident on January 4, ...
TENNESSEE LAWMAKERS ADVANCE BILL TO CAP ROBOCALLS AT 10,000 PER MONTH
Tennessee lawmakers are advancing House Bill 1447, a legislative measure introduced by Representative Charlie Baum to strictly regulate robocall volume within the state. The proposed law targets co ...
SURGE IN TICK POPULATIONS EXPECTED IN TENNESSEE THIS SUMMER
According to a report by Local 3 News in Chattanooga, experts are warning of a significant surge in tick populations across the Tennessee Valley this year following a mild winter, noting that the risk ...
MULTIPLE BEAR SIGHTINGS PROMPT TRAIL CLOSURES AT GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK
Multiple bear incidents in Great Smoky Mountains National Park have prompted officials to temporarily close sections of trails to ensure the safety of both visitors and wildlife. The recent close ...
STRUCTURE FIRE REPORTED AT NURSING FACILITY IN MONROE COUNTY
A structure fire was reported at approximately 8:55 a.m. on April 21, 2026, in Monroe County, Tennessee. Emergency crews responded to reports of smoke inside the Wood Village Nursing Facility in the 5 ...
K-9 ALERT LEADS TO MAJOR METH SEIZURE IN MONROE COUNTY
On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, agents from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division and the Tactical Narcotics Team (TNT) conducted a traffic stop in Madisonville, Tennessee, as part of an ...
AGGRAVATED SEXUAL BATTERY ARREST IN PUTNAM COUNTY
On March 31, 2026, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office received a report from Michigan Child Protective Services alleging child sex abuse by a family member. In the early morning hours of April 6, 2026 ...
OAK RIDGE POLICE DEPARTMENT WARNS OF FRAUDULENT INVOICES
The Oak Ridge Police Department is alerting residents and businesses to a recent scam involving fraudulent invoices. Scammers have been sending emails from non-city email addresses, falsely claiming t ...
MOTORCYCLIST IN SEVIER COUNTY DIES AFTER HITTING TURKEY IN ROADWAY
A 54-year-old Tennessee man died in Sevier County after losing control of his motorcycle when he struck a turkey in the roadway. The incident occurred at 11:48 a.m. Friday on Dripping Springs Road in ...
OAK RIDGE LAUNCHES MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR PAVING PROJECT
The City of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, is moving forward with a multi-million-dollar paving project after city leaders approved more than $3.2 million for road repairs and resurfacing across the community. ...
