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TRACTOR-TRAILER ACCIDENT RESULTS IN FATALITY ON I-40
A tractor-trailer accident yesterday afternoon on I-40 in Putnam County resulted in the driver passing away. A Freightliner operated by 53 year-old Richard Powell Jr
DRIVER INJURED AFTER TRACTOR-TRAILER OVERTURNS ON HIGHWAY 321
The Tennessee Highway Patrol released their report today of a tractor-trailer accident yesterday in Loudon County. It states a 2003 Kenworth operated by 28-year-old Marcus
FORMER PARAMEDIC INDICTED AND CHARGED WITH SEXUAL BATTERY
An investigation by the TBI has resulted in the indictment of a former Scott County paramedic accused of sexual misconduct. In October 2020, at the
JUDGE DENIES BOND REDUCTION FOR JOSEPH DANIELS, SHOCKING PHONE CONVERSATION PLAYED IN COURT
In a hearing held yesterday, a judge denied a motion to reduce the bond of Joseph Daniels. Attorneys for the state and defense teams also
VOLS’ AARON BEASLEY CITED, NOT ARRESTED, FOR ANIMAL CRUELTY AFTER BEATING KITTEN
FOLLOW-UP STORY – Tennessee Vols football linebacker Aaron Beasley was issued an animal cruelty citation yesterday instead of being taken into custody. Beasley has been
PROPOSED MOTORSPORTS PARK FOR OAK RIDGE WILL NOT HAPPEN
The developer of a proposed motorsports park for Oak Ridge announced yesterday it will not happen after learning an environmental impact statement would be required
UPPER CUMBERLAND AND TENNESSEE VALLEY COVID-19 REPORT – TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 2021
The following is from today’s Tennessee Department of Health COVID-19 report: STATE OF TENNESSEE – 24,936 active cases (down 416) in Tennessee out of 818,008
TENNESSEE GOVERNOR OPPOSES COVID-19 VACCINE PASSPORTS
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee said today he is opposed to COVID-19 vaccine passports. The statement comes a day after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued an
OVERTURNED TRACTOR-TRAILER CAUSES CLOSURE OF SECTION OF HIGHWAY 321
The Tennessee Highway Patrol went to the scene of an overturned tractor-trailer this morning in Loudon County. According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, the
PAYNE ARRESTED AFTER 5,000 GRAMS OF METH SEIZED BY AUTHORITIES
Sheriff Mike Neal says law enforcement in Rhea County, along with agents with the FBI and TBI, took James Lee Payne II into custody. He
TENNESSEE OFFERS FREE ONLINE COURSES TO ADVANCE CAREERS
Tennessee workers displaced by the economic disruption caused by COVID-19 can enroll in free online classes to advance their skill set. The Tennessee Department of
FATALITY REPORTED FOLLOWING HEAD-ON CRASH IN DEKALB COUNTY
Authorities say a young woman lost her life in a head-on vehicle crash yesterday on Highway 70 between Dowelltown and Liberty in DeKalb County. The
TRACTOR-TRAILER ACCIDENT RESULTS IN FATALITY ON I-40
A tractor-trailer accident yesterday afternoon on I-40 in Putnam County resulted in the driver passing away. A Freightliner operated by 53 year-old Richard Powell Jr from Baltimore, Maryland was trave ...
DRIVER INJURED AFTER TRACTOR-TRAILER OVERTURNS ON HIGHWAY 321
The Tennessee Highway Patrol released their report today of a tractor-trailer accident yesterday in Loudon County. It states a 2003 Kenworth operated by 28-year-old Marcus R. Wright of Sparta, Tenness ...
FORMER PARAMEDIC INDICTED AND CHARGED WITH SEXUAL BATTERY
An investigation by the TBI has resulted in the indictment of a former Scott County paramedic accused of sexual misconduct. In October 2020, at the request of 8th District Attorney General Jared Effl ...
JUDGE DENIES BOND REDUCTION FOR JOSEPH DANIELS, SHOCKING PHONE CONVERSATION PLAYED IN COURT
In a hearing held yesterday, a judge denied a motion to reduce the bond of Joseph Daniels. Attorneys for the state and defense teams also announced that Krystal Daniels' statements after her arrest wo ...
VOLS’ AARON BEASLEY CITED, NOT ARRESTED, FOR ANIMAL CRUELTY AFTER BEATING KITTEN
FOLLOW-UP STORY – Tennessee Vols football linebacker Aaron Beasley was issued an animal cruelty citation yesterday instead of being taken into custody. Beasley has been suspended from all team activi ...
PROPOSED MOTORSPORTS PARK FOR OAK RIDGE WILL NOT HAPPEN
The developer of a proposed motorsports park for Oak Ridge announced yesterday it will not happen after learning an environmental impact statement would be required costing several million dollars and ...
UPPER CUMBERLAND AND TENNESSEE VALLEY COVID-19 REPORT – TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 2021
The following is from today’s Tennessee Department of Health COVID-19 report: STATE OF TENNESSEE – 24,936 active cases (down 416) in Tennessee out of 818,008 total cases (UP 986) •793,488 recovered ( ...
TENNESSEE GOVERNOR OPPOSES COVID-19 VACCINE PASSPORTS
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee said today he is opposed to COVID-19 vaccine passports. The statement comes a day after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued an executive order banning businesses from requ ...
OVERTURNED TRACTOR-TRAILER CAUSES CLOSURE OF SECTION OF HIGHWAY 321
The Tennessee Highway Patrol went to the scene of an overturned tractor-trailer this morning in Loudon County. According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, the crash happened on Highway 32 ...
PAYNE ARRESTED AFTER 5,000 GRAMS OF METH SEIZED BY AUTHORITIES
Sheriff Mike Neal says law enforcement in Rhea County, along with agents with the FBI and TBI, took James Lee Payne II into custody. He allegedly had 5,000 grams of meth and 1,000 grams of Fentanyl at ...
TENNESSEE OFFERS FREE ONLINE COURSES TO ADVANCE CAREERS
Tennessee workers displaced by the economic disruption caused by COVID-19 can enroll in free online classes to advance their skill set. The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDL ...
FATALITY REPORTED FOLLOWING HEAD-ON CRASH IN DEKALB COUNTY
Authorities say a young woman lost her life in a head-on vehicle crash yesterday on Highway 70 between Dowelltown and Liberty in DeKalb County. The Tennessee Highway Patrol said 18-year-old Cassie Max ...
