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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
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
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
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
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
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
TBI INVESTIGATING BRADLEY COUNTY DEPUTY ACCUSED OF CHOKING JUVENILE
The TBI is looking into allegations a Bradley County deputy choked a 14-year-old student at the Leaf Academy, a program for at-risk youth. The staff
AMBER ALERT: SEARCH CONTINUES FOR 5-YEAR-OLD SUMMER WELLS
As of last night (Thursday, June 17, 2021), the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says teams have searched more than 680 acres for 5-year-old Summer Wells,
PARTIALLY NAKED SUSPECT ARMED WITH AXE ACCUSED OF VANDALIZING STORE
Knoxville police arrested 35-year-old Nashea Brown this week after she reportedly was found partially naked and using an axe inside a Walmart. It happened at
REPORT: JOHNSON STRANGLED GIRLFRIEND, ATTEMPTED TO SELL CAR WITH HER DEAD BODY IN IT
Robert Miquel Johnson, age 31, has been charged with murder over a month after allegedly strangling his girlfriend to death and attempting to sell off
GRAND JURY HANDS DOWN INDICTMENTS AGAINST 14 ON DRUG CHARGES
A Fentress County Grand Jury handed down indictments against 14 suspects regarding drug offenses. This was the result of months of undercover investigations and several
BOYS BATTLING CANCER RIDE IN RACE CARS AT NASHVILLE SUPERSPEEDWAY
Make-A-Wish Middle Tennessee teamed up with the Nashville Superspeedway yesterday to make a dream come true for two brave 4-year-old boys battling cancer. Braeson of
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 ...
TBI INVESTIGATING BRADLEY COUNTY DEPUTY ACCUSED OF CHOKING JUVENILE
The TBI is looking into allegations a Bradley County deputy choked a 14-year-old student at the Leaf Academy, a program for at-risk youth. The staff of the boot camp style academy is made up of offic ...
AMBER ALERT: SEARCH CONTINUES FOR 5-YEAR-OLD SUMMER WELLS
As of last night (Thursday, June 17, 2021), the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says teams have searched more than 680 acres for 5-year-old Summer Wells, who remains missing. Agents are urging resid ...
PARTIALLY NAKED SUSPECT ARMED WITH AXE ACCUSED OF VANDALIZING STORE
Knoxville police arrested 35-year-old Nashea Brown this week after she reportedly was found partially naked and using an axe inside a Walmart. It happened at the Walbrook Drive location just off I-40 ...
REPORT: JOHNSON STRANGLED GIRLFRIEND, ATTEMPTED TO SELL CAR WITH HER DEAD BODY IN IT
Robert Miquel Johnson, age 31, has been charged with murder over a month after allegedly strangling his girlfriend to death and attempting to sell off a vehicle with her body in the back seat. This c ...
GRAND JURY HANDS DOWN INDICTMENTS AGAINST 14 ON DRUG CHARGES
A Fentress County Grand Jury handed down indictments against 14 suspects regarding drug offenses. This was the result of months of undercover investigations and several tips received from the public. ...
BOYS BATTLING CANCER RIDE IN RACE CARS AT NASHVILLE SUPERSPEEDWAY
Make-A-Wish Middle Tennessee teamed up with the Nashville Superspeedway yesterday to make a dream come true for two brave 4-year-old boys battling cancer. Braeson of Gallatin and Tyree of Portland ha ...
