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TENNESSEE SENATE APPROVES BILL ALLOWING OPT-OUT OF LGBT CURRICULUM
The Tennessee Senate yesterday advanced legislation that would require school districts to alert parents 30 days in advance of any instruction on sexual orientation or
BILL ADVANCES TO CREATE STRONGER PENALTIES FOR MINORS ACCUSED OF RAPE
The Tennessee House of Representatives passed a bill last night that would create harsher penalties for minors who commit rape. If it passes the state
U.T. FOOTBALL PLAYER UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR BEATING KITTEN
A football player at the University of Tennessee is under investigation by police for allegedly beating another student’s six-month-old kitten. U.T. linebacker Aaron Beasley, age
UPPER CUMBERLAND AND TENNESSEE VALLEY COVID-19 REPORT – MONDAY, APRIL 5, 2021
The following is from today’s Tennessee Department of Health COVID-19 report: STATE OF TENNESSEE – 24,936 active cases in Tennessee out of 817,011 total cases
(DEVELOPING) – INJURIES REPORTED IN PLANE CRASH IN ROBERTSON COUNTY
Robertson County, Tennessee authorities say two occupants in their 30’s were seriously injured following a plane crash around 10 a.m. central this morning just outside
RESIDENTIAL FIRE ON LOYOLA LANE DISPLACES FAMILY
Firefighters in Oak Ridge responded to a residential blaze yesterday on the 100 block of Loyola Lane. Crews arrived to see heavy smoke and flames
TDOC TO RESUME VISITATIONS AT STATE PRISONS
The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) will resume visitation for inmates at all facilities beginning Saturday, April 10, 2021. They suspended visitation back in March,
APPEAL HEARING SCHEDULED FOR TERMINATED OLIVER SPRINGS POLICE CHIEF
The Oliver Springs Town Council met last night in an executive session with their attorney to discuss the mayor’s termination of now former police chief
PROPOSED BILL WOULD ENSURE CERTAIN CRIME OFFENDERS SERVE 100% OF SENTENCE
Major public safety bills advanced in the Tennessee Senate this week, including the “Truth in Sentencing” legislation which strengthens protections for victims and their families.
FUGITIVE WANTED FOR AUTO THEFTS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY
A fugitive on the run from Monroe County authorities this week for multiple counts of auto theft was captured early this morning. Law enforcement located
NICHOLS ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH RAPE OF A CHILD
An investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Smithville man on charges of rape of a
CHARLES WILLIAM CAVENDER SENTENCED TO 10 YEARS IN PRISON
A sentencing hearing was held in a Fentress County courtroom today for Charles William Cavender. Judge E. Shayne Sexton gave him 10 years to serve
TENNESSEE SENATE APPROVES BILL ALLOWING OPT-OUT OF LGBT CURRICULUM
The Tennessee Senate yesterday advanced legislation that would require school districts to alert parents 30 days in advance of any instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity, as well as allo ...
BILL ADVANCES TO CREATE STRONGER PENALTIES FOR MINORS ACCUSED OF RAPE
The Tennessee House of Representatives passed a bill last night that would create harsher penalties for minors who commit rape. If it passes the state senate and signed into law by the governor, House ...
U.T. FOOTBALL PLAYER UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR BEATING KITTEN
A football player at the University of Tennessee is under investigation by police for allegedly beating another student's six-month-old kitten. U.T. linebacker Aaron Beasley, age 20, is accused of ani ...
UPPER CUMBERLAND AND TENNESSEE VALLEY COVID-19 REPORT – MONDAY, APRIL 5, 2021
The following is from today’s Tennessee Department of Health COVID-19 report: STATE OF TENNESSEE – 24,936 active cases in Tennessee out of 817,011 total cases •792,086 recovered •11,929 died •810 are ...
(DEVELOPING) – INJURIES REPORTED IN PLANE CRASH IN ROBERTSON COUNTY
Robertson County, Tennessee authorities say two occupants in their 30’s were seriously injured following a plane crash around 10 a.m. central this morning just outside of Springfield (north of Nashvil ...
RESIDENTIAL FIRE ON LOYOLA LANE DISPLACES FAMILY
Firefighters in Oak Ridge responded to a residential blaze yesterday on the 100 block of Loyola Lane. Crews arrived to see heavy smoke and flames coming from the carport extending into the residence. ...
TDOC TO RESUME VISITATIONS AT STATE PRISONS
The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) will resume visitation for inmates at all facilities beginning Saturday, April 10, 2021. They suspended visitation back in March, 2020 as COVID-19 began t ...
APPEAL HEARING SCHEDULED FOR TERMINATED OLIVER SPRINGS POLICE CHIEF
The Oliver Springs Town Council met last night in an executive session with their attorney to discuss the mayor’s termination of now former police chief Kenneth Morgan. He has served in that role for ...
PROPOSED BILL WOULD ENSURE CERTAIN CRIME OFFENDERS SERVE 100% OF SENTENCE
Major public safety bills advanced in the Tennessee Senate this week, including the “Truth in Sentencing” legislation which strengthens protections for victims and their families. Sponsored by Lt. Go ...
FUGITIVE WANTED FOR AUTO THEFTS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY
A fugitive on the run from Monroe County authorities this week for multiple counts of auto theft was captured early this morning. Law enforcement located Jason Michael Salley in a hotel in Cleveland, ...
NICHOLS ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH RAPE OF A CHILD
An investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Smithville man on charges of rape of a child. At the request of 13th District Attorney General ...
CHARLES WILLIAM CAVENDER SENTENCED TO 10 YEARS IN PRISON
A sentencing hearing was held in a Fentress County courtroom today for Charles William Cavender. Judge E. Shayne Sexton gave him 10 years to serve in prison in the Tennessee Department of Corrections. ...
