278TH TO RETURN FROM TEXAS THIS WEEK
On August 2nd, the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment of the Tennessee National Guard arrived in Texas for a mission involving support for border security operations. The 278th, known for its armored and ...
WEST NILE VIRUS CONFIRMED IN NORTH KNOXVILLE
The Knox County Health Department has confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus in North Knoxville, detected during routine surveillance near Davanna Street in the Central Avenue area. This follows th ...
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF WARNS OF WARRANT SCAM
From Monroe County Sheriff Tommy Jones: On Monday, August 11, 2025, a Monroe County resident received a phone call from a person who identified as a Monroe County Sheriff’s Office detective. The “d ...
BREAKING NEWS: SHOOTING AT KNOXVILLE APARTMENT
From the Knoxville Police Department: HAPPENING NOW: KPD officers are investigating a shooting that occurred a short time ago at an apartment complex at 401 S. Gallaher View Road. One person was in ...
SEVIERVILLE MAN SHOOTS BLACK BEAR AFTER HOME BREAK-IN
In Sevierville, Tennessee, a homeowner shot a black bear that broke into his kitchen through a screen door on Matt Road around 1:30 PM on Sunday. The bear fled but remained on the property, prompting ...
FORMER STATE REP. AND TN TECH ALUMNUS HONORED AT STATE CAPITAL
On July 11, 2025, flags at the Tennessee State Capitol were lowered to half-staff in honor of Steve Bivens, a Tennessee Tech alumnus whose life exemplified service, integrity, and a deep commitment to ...
FATAL SHOOTING IN ANDERSONVILLE UNDER INVESTIGATION
BBBTV12 - Andersonville, TN – The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim in an early morning shooting on Sequoyah Road as 23-year-old Samuel Ridenour. Deputies were called to the ...
FENTANYL FOUND IN COOKEVILLE HOME WITH 2 CHILDREN
On Wednesday, August 6, 2025, Putnam County Sheriff's Deputies conducted a parole search at the residence of Patti Hall Jaeger located at 800 E. Spring Street, Apartment G2, in Cookeville, TN. Mr ...
MONROE DEPUTIES ASSIST U. S. MARSHAL SERVICE IN FUGITIVE CAPTURE
From the Monroe County Sheriff's Office: On Wednesday, August 6th, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office assisted Deputy United States Marshals in the successful apprehension of wanted fugitive Mi ...
KNOX PROPERTY ASSESSOR INDICTED FOR OFFICIAL MISCONDUCT
Phil Ballard, the Knox County Property Assessor, was indicted on a count of official misconduct for allegedly misusing a county vehicle while also receiving a travel allowance, a practice considered d ...
TWO WEEKS LEFT TO APPLY FOR DISASTER ASSISTANCE
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Tennesseans who experienced damage or losses from early April’s severe weather, tornadoes, and flooding in the western and middle regions of the state have two weeks left to apply f ...
T.B.I. ISSUES OFFICIAL STATEMENT REGARDING OVERTON DEATH INVESTIGATION
OVERTON COUNTY – A joint investigation by the Overton County Sheriff’s Department and special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a man in connection to an ...
