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RUTHERFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS CANCELS BUS ROUTES DUE TO CONTRACTOR INSURANCE LAPSE
Rutherford County Schools in Tennessee announced that approximately 40 school buses will be out of service at least through Tuesday, February 24, 2026, due to
MAN ARRESTED IN MONTEREY ON SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND PROBATION VIOLATION
On Friday, February 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., officers from the Monterey Police Department, assisted by a Tennessee Department of Corrections Fugitive Task Force Officer,
TENN. TECH ALUM JAKE HOOT RETURNS TO THE VOICE IN ALL-STAR BATTLE OF CHAMPIONS
Jake Hoot, a Tennessee Tech University alumnus and country music artist, is returning to the national stage as a competitor on NBC’s “The Voice: Battle
KNOXVILLE SPORTS JOURNALIST VICTIM OF FATAL CAR ACCIDENT
On February 19, 2026, a tragic multi-vehicle crash occurred on I-40 West near Cedar Bluff Road in Knoxville around 4:50 p.m. The incident began when
KNOX SHERIFF WARNS OF SCAM CALLS TARGETING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office issued a scam alert on February 17, 2026, warning the community about a fraudulent scheme targeting victims of domestic violence
BRADLEY COUNTY MAYOR GARY DAVIS MOURNS THE LOSS OF HIS SON BLAKE AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Bradley County Mayor Gary Davis shared a heartfelt announcement about the recent passing of his oldest son, Blake, at the age of 48, following a
KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MOURNS THE PASSING OF RETIRED CHIEF ALLEN “WOLFIE” MAY
On Wednesday, The Knox County Sheriff’s Office has announced with deep sorrow the passing of Retired Chief Allen “Wolfie” May, following a courageous battle with
ATTEMPTED THEFT AT S.V.E.C. SUBSTATION THWARTED BY SECURITY MEASURES
On February 19, 2026, Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) reported that early that morning, an individual illegally entered one of their substations and attempted to
OVERTURNED VEHICLE ON I-40 WB IN ROANE COUNTY
An overturned vehicle has been reported on I-40 Westbound near mile marker 362.8 in Roane County, Tennessee. The westbound left lane (out of three lanes)
DRUGS, GUNS, AND CASH SEIZED IN TELLICO PLAINS DRUG BUST
On February 18, 2026, members of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, including personnel from the Tenth Judicial District Drug Task Force and the agency’s Tactical
FORMER BLOUNT TEACHER AND COACH SENTENCED TO PRISON IN CHILD EXPLOITATION PLEA DEAL
A former teacher and track coach at Heritage High School in Blount County, Tennessee, Shane H. Rewis, has reached a plea deal in a case
BLOUNT COUNTY SHERIFF WARNS OF RAMPANT ANKLE MONITOR PHONE SCAMS
The Blount County Sheriff’s Office in Maryville, Tennessee, under Sheriff James Lee Berrong, has issued a warning about persistent phone scams targeting residents. Scammers, posing
RUTHERFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS CANCELS BUS ROUTES DUE TO CONTRACTOR INSURANCE LAPSE
Rutherford County Schools in Tennessee announced that approximately 40 school buses will be out of service at least through Tuesday, February 24, 2026, due to one of its bus contractors losing insuran ...
MAN ARRESTED IN MONTEREY ON SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND PROBATION VIOLATION
On Friday, February 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., officers from the Monterey Police Department, assisted by a Tennessee Department of Corrections Fugitive Task Force Officer, arrested Danny Ray Johnson. ...
TENN. TECH ALUM JAKE HOOT RETURNS TO THE VOICE IN ALL-STAR BATTLE OF CHAMPIONS
Jake Hoot, a Tennessee Tech University alumnus and country music artist, is returning to the national stage as a competitor on NBC's “The Voice: Battle of Champions” during the show's 29th season. The ...
KNOXVILLE SPORTS JOURNALIST VICTIM OF FATAL CAR ACCIDENT
On February 19, 2026, a tragic multi-vehicle crash occurred on I-40 West near Cedar Bluff Road in Knoxville around 4:50 p.m. The incident began when a vehicle stopped for traffic was rear-ended by ano ...
KNOX SHERIFF WARNS OF SCAM CALLS TARGETING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office issued a scam alert on February 17, 2026, warning the community about a fraudulent scheme targeting victims of domestic violence and other crimes. In a recent case, a ...
BRADLEY COUNTY MAYOR GARY DAVIS MOURNS THE LOSS OF HIS SON BLAKE AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Bradley County Mayor Gary Davis shared a heartfelt announcement about the recent passing of his oldest son, Blake, at the age of 48, following a prolonged illness. Blake was a devoted husband to his w ...
KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MOURNS THE PASSING OF RETIRED CHIEF ALLEN “WOLFIE” MAY
On Wednesday, The Knox County Sheriff's Office has announced with deep sorrow the passing of Retired Chief Allen “Wolfie” May, following a courageous battle with advanced Parkinson's disease. Chief Ma ...
ATTEMPTED THEFT AT S.V.E.C. SUBSTATION THWARTED BY SECURITY MEASURES
On February 19, 2026, Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) reported that early that morning, an individual illegally entered one of their substations and attempted to steal a spool of wire, th ...
OVERTURNED VEHICLE ON I-40 WB IN ROANE COUNTY
An overturned vehicle has been reported on I-40 Westbound near mile marker 362.8 in Roane County, Tennessee. The westbound left lane (out of three lanes) and the left shoulder are currently blocked. ...
DRUGS, GUNS, AND CASH SEIZED IN TELLICO PLAINS DRUG BUST
On February 18, 2026, members of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, including personnel from the Tenth Judicial District Drug Task Force and the agency’s Tactical and Narcotics Team, executed a searc ...
FORMER BLOUNT TEACHER AND COACH SENTENCED TO PRISON IN CHILD EXPLOITATION PLEA DEAL
A former teacher and track coach at Heritage High School in Blount County, Tennessee, Shane H. Rewis, has reached a plea deal in a case involving sex crimes against children. Originally indicted on mu ...
BLOUNT COUNTY SHERIFF WARNS OF RAMPANT ANKLE MONITOR PHONE SCAMS
The Blount County Sheriff's Office in Maryville, Tennessee, under Sheriff James Lee Berrong, has issued a warning about persistent phone scams targeting residents. Scammers, posing as sheriff's deputi ...
