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FISHERMAN DROWNS AFTER FALL FROM TELLICO VILLAGE LAKE DOCK
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency said a fisherman died after falling into the water while trying to dock a pontoon boat in Tellico Village. Officials
TENNESSEE TO EXPAND COVID-19 VACCINATIONS TO 16 AND OLDER ON APRIL 5, 2021
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced today (March 22, 2021) effective April 5, all citizens in the state over the age of 16 will be eligible
POLICE DEPARTMENT WELCOMES NEW K-9
The Monterey Police Department welcomes K-9 Scout to their team. The canine is 3 years old and was just certified as a full patrol dog.
TRAFFIC DOWN TO ONE LANE WESTBOUND ON I-40 IN PUTNAM FROM ACCIDENT
(5:10 a.m. central time, Monday, March 22, 2021) – There is a tractor-trailer accident at the 284 westbound mile marker on I-40 in Putnam County
DRIVER INJURED AFTER VEHICLE CATCHES ON FIRE
Knoxville Rural Metro Fire and medics responded late Friday to a car crash in the 7900 block of Conner Road. Authorities arrived and found the
NEARLY ALL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS IN TENNESSEE MOVING INTO 2A AND 2B VACCINATIONS
The 89 health departments operated by the State of Tennessee, including Cumberland and Roane County, has now moved into the 2a and 2b risk phases
VENNING CHARGED WITH ESPECIALLY AGGRAVATED SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR
Law enforcement took 42-year-old Sean Venning of Johnson City into custody yesterday for especially aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
BLEDSOE COUNTY COMMISSIONER RESIGNS
Bledsoe County Commissioner Brent Griffith has resigned his seat. The reason was placed on a new job opportunity he received and Griffith did not feel
TENNESSEE LAWMAKERS CONSIDER RAISING MINIMUM WAGE TO $12 AN HOUR
Tennessee lawmakers will consider a bill soon to raise the minimum wage to $12 an hour. Senator Sara Kyle and State Representative Jesse Chism introduced
TENNESSEE SENATE VOTES TO ADD 911 TEXTING IN ALL COUNTIES
Citizens in every county in Tennessee could soon be able to text 911 in emergencies. Senator Becky Massey of Knoxville introduced State Bill 0182 that
AUTHORITIES AND MEDICS RESPOND TO PEDESTRIAN HIT BY A TRAIN
Knox County authorities and medics responded to a pedestrian struck by a train Wednesday night on the 900 block of Gill Avenue. A 72-year-old man
F.E.M.A. TO OFFER FUNERAL ASSISTANCE FOR COVID-19 DEATHS
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced that it will provide financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses. To be eligible for funeral assistance: The
FISHERMAN DROWNS AFTER FALL FROM TELLICO VILLAGE LAKE DOCK
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency said a fisherman died after falling into the water while trying to dock a pontoon boat in Tellico Village. Officials say 49-year-old Robert Brown and another ma ...
TENNESSEE TO EXPAND COVID-19 VACCINATIONS TO 16 AND OLDER ON APRIL 5, 2021
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced today (March 22, 2021) effective April 5, all citizens in the state over the age of 16 will be eligible to get vaccinated for COVID-19. Tennessee is currently in ...
POLICE DEPARTMENT WELCOMES NEW K-9
The Monterey Police Department welcomes K-9 Scout to their team. The canine is 3 years old and was just certified as a full patrol dog. His partner is Handler Officer Jeremy Beard. Scout is certified ...
TRAFFIC DOWN TO ONE LANE WESTBOUND ON I-40 IN PUTNAM FROM ACCIDENT
(5:10 a.m. central time, Monday, March 22, 2021) - There is a tractor-trailer accident at the 284 westbound mile marker on I-40 in Putnam County (just west of the Willow Avenue Exit in Cookeville). Th ...
DRIVER INJURED AFTER VEHICLE CATCHES ON FIRE
Knoxville Rural Metro Fire and medics responded late Friday to a car crash in the 7900 block of Conner Road. Authorities arrived and found the driver already free from the vehicle that was ablaze. The ...
NEARLY ALL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS IN TENNESSEE MOVING INTO 2A AND 2B VACCINATIONS
The 89 health departments operated by the State of Tennessee, including Cumberland and Roane County, has now moved into the 2a and 2b risk phases for vaccinations which includes critical infrastructur ...
VENNING CHARGED WITH ESPECIALLY AGGRAVATED SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR
Law enforcement took 42-year-old Sean Venning of Johnson City into custody yesterday for especially aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said they looked in ...
BLEDSOE COUNTY COMMISSIONER RESIGNS
Bledsoe County Commissioner Brent Griffith has resigned his seat. The reason was placed on a new job opportunity he received and Griffith did not feel he would have adequate time to serve anymore. He ...
TENNESSEE LAWMAKERS CONSIDER RAISING MINIMUM WAGE TO $12 AN HOUR
Tennessee lawmakers will consider a bill soon to raise the minimum wage to $12 an hour. Senator Sara Kyle and State Representative Jesse Chism introduced State Bill 0550/House Bill 0797 to increase t ...
TENNESSEE SENATE VOTES TO ADD 911 TEXTING IN ALL COUNTIES
Citizens in every county in Tennessee could soon be able to text 911 in emergencies. Senator Becky Massey of Knoxville introduced State Bill 0182 that passed the Senate with no opposition. Massey said ...
AUTHORITIES AND MEDICS RESPOND TO PEDESTRIAN HIT BY A TRAIN
Knox County authorities and medics responded to a pedestrian struck by a train Wednesday night on the 900 block of Gill Avenue. A 72-year-old man was hit while reportedly walking on the tracks. The m ...
F.E.M.A. TO OFFER FUNERAL ASSISTANCE FOR COVID-19 DEATHS
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced that it will provide financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses. To be eligible for funeral assistance: The death mu ...
