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FIND OUT WHERE MONEY GOES IN YOUR COUNTY WITH ONLINE TOOL
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office is bringing even more transparency and accountability to local government finances with the relaunch of its Where the Money Goes website.
BILL PASSES TO STOP EXECUTIONS IN TENNESSEE OF INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED
Tennessee lawmakers have passed legislation designed to prevent death row inmates with an intellectual disability from being executed. In 2002, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled
UPPER CUMBERLAND AND TENNESSEE VALLEY COVID-19 REPORT – MONDAY, APRIL 26, 2021
The following is from today’s Tennessee Department of Health COVID-19 report: STATE OF TENNESSEE – 25,289 active cases (down 770) in Tennessee out of 843,059
STUDENTS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL AFTER BLEDSOE CO. SCHOOL BUS ACCIDENT
Troopers say a school bus accident today on Summer City Road in Bledsoe County resulted in four students sent to the hospital as a precaution
ALCOA POLICE DEPARTMENT CAPTAIN PASSES AWAY
The Alcoa Police Department announced Saturday Captain Keith Fletcher passed away. He suffered a sudden and unexpected medical emergency while off duty back on April
FATALITY REPORTED IN BOATING ACCIDENT ON DOUGLAS LAKE
The TWRA (Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency) is investigating a fatal boating accident today on Douglas Lake in Jefferson County. Officers say one person is dead
UPPER CUMBERLAND AND TENNESSEE VALLEY COVID-19 REPORT – FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2021
The following is from today’s Tennessee Department of Health COVID-19 report: STATE OF TENNESSEE – 26,059 active cases (UP 772) in Tennessee out of 841,049
DOG LANDS ON ACCELERATOR IN TRUCK SENDING VEHICLE INTO PET STORE
Morristown police say two individuals were hurt today after a pickup truck crashed into the front of Petsence on West Morris Boulevard. The driver told
APPEAL HEARING RESCHEDULED FOR FORMER OLIVER SPRINGS POLICE CHIEF
The Oliver Springs Town Council met last night but did not hear the appeal of recently terminated Police Chief Kenneth Morgan. Mayor Omer Cox fired
10-DIGIT DIALING STARTS APRIL 24, 2021 FOR 865 AREA CODE
Starting tomorrow (Saturday, April 24, 2021) citizens residing in the 865 area code in Tennessee should start dialing 10 digits, including the area code, instead
LAW ENFORCEMENT SEARCHING FOR ALLISON EVERETTS
The Jonesborough, Tennessee Police Department (just west of Johnson City) is asking for help in finding 23-year-old Allison Nicole Everetts. She was last seen there
KNOXVILLE SEES SECOND NIGHT OF PROTEST OVER ANTHONY THOMPSON JR. SHOOTING DEATH
Knoxville saw a second night of protesting yesterday in reaction to the recent shooting death by police of high school student 17-year-old Anthony Thompson Jr.
FIND OUT WHERE MONEY GOES IN YOUR COUNTY WITH ONLINE TOOL
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office is bringing even more transparency and accountability to local government finances with the relaunch of its Where the Money Goes website. The online tool, also know ...
BILL PASSES TO STOP EXECUTIONS IN TENNESSEE OF INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED
Tennessee lawmakers have passed legislation designed to prevent death row inmates with an intellectual disability from being executed. In 2002, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that executing a person wit ...
UPPER CUMBERLAND AND TENNESSEE VALLEY COVID-19 REPORT – MONDAY, APRIL 26, 2021
The following is from today’s Tennessee Department of Health COVID-19 report: STATE OF TENNESSEE – 25,289 active cases (down 770) in Tennessee out of 843,059 total cases (UP 530) •817,770 recovered ( ...
STUDENTS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL AFTER BLEDSOE CO. SCHOOL BUS ACCIDENT
Troopers say a school bus accident today on Summer City Road in Bledsoe County resulted in four students sent to the hospital as a precaution for evaluation. The crash report states bus #8 with 42 pup ...
ALCOA POLICE DEPARTMENT CAPTAIN PASSES AWAY
The Alcoa Police Department announced Saturday Captain Keith Fletcher passed away. He suffered a sudden and unexpected medical emergency while off duty back on April 17, 2021. He had a successful car ...
FATALITY REPORTED IN BOATING ACCIDENT ON DOUGLAS LAKE
The TWRA (Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency) is investigating a fatal boating accident today on Douglas Lake in Jefferson County. Officers say one person is dead another is hospitalized after two bas ...
UPPER CUMBERLAND AND TENNESSEE VALLEY COVID-19 REPORT – FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2021
The following is from today’s Tennessee Department of Health COVID-19 report: STATE OF TENNESSEE – 26,059 active cases (UP 772) in Tennessee out of 841,049 total cases (UP 1,208) •814,990 recovered ( ...
DOG LANDS ON ACCELERATOR IN TRUCK SENDING VEHICLE INTO PET STORE
Morristown police say two individuals were hurt today after a pickup truck crashed into the front of Petsence on West Morris Boulevard. The driver told officers as he pulled in, his dog became excited ...
APPEAL HEARING RESCHEDULED FOR FORMER OLIVER SPRINGS POLICE CHIEF
The Oliver Springs Town Council met last night but did not hear the appeal of recently terminated Police Chief Kenneth Morgan. Mayor Omer Cox fired Morgan last month on misconduct allegations. Morgan’ ...
10-DIGIT DIALING STARTS APRIL 24, 2021 FOR 865 AREA CODE
Starting tomorrow (Saturday, April 24, 2021) citizens residing in the 865 area code in Tennessee should start dialing 10 digits, including the area code, instead of 7 for local calls. This area code ...
LAW ENFORCEMENT SEARCHING FOR ALLISON EVERETTS
The Jonesborough, Tennessee Police Department (just west of Johnson City) is asking for help in finding 23-year-old Allison Nicole Everetts. She was last seen there March 29, 2021 with a Caucasian man ...
KNOXVILLE SEES SECOND NIGHT OF PROTEST OVER ANTHONY THOMPSON JR. SHOOTING DEATH
Knoxville saw a second night of protesting yesterday in reaction to the recent shooting death by police of high school student 17-year-old Anthony Thompson Jr. Wednesday’s first night of unrest follo ...
