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TENNESSEE SENATE PASSES PERMIT-LESS GUN CARRY BILL
The Tennessee Senate passed a bill today that would get rid of the gun permit requirements in the state. If made into law, anyone over
OVER 7,000 NEW UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS FILED IN TENNESSEE
The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce says nearly 7,600 new unemployment claims were filed in the state last week, which was relatively unchanged from
IRS DELAYS TAX FILING DEADLINE UNTIL MAY 17, 2021
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) decided to heed the pleas of lawmakers and advocacy groups who have been urging the tax agency to postpone this
PROPOSAL CONSIDERED BY LAWMAKERS WOULD SPARE TENNESSEANS 4% TAX ON FOOD
A House subcommittee in the Tennessee General Assembly is considering a proposed bill that would give citizens a six month break from the state’s 4%
SCHOOL DELAYS FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2021
The following school systems will open on a 2 HOUR DELAY this morning (Thursday, March 18, 2021) because of severe weather and flooding from last
TENNESSEE ANIMAL FRIENDLY GRANTS AVAILABLE TO HELP SHELTERS
Tennessee specialty license plates sales help pet owners have access to low-cost spay and neutering services. Funds from the Animal Friendly – Spay and Neuter
SLATTEN RECOVERS LOST MILLION DOLLAR LOTTERY TICKET IN A PARKING LOT
A White Countian was able to retrieve his million dollar winning lottery ticket after losing it in a business parking lot. Nick Slatten bought the
PROPOSED MEDICAL MARIJUANA BILL HEADING TO SENATE HEALTH COMMITTEE FOR CONSIDERATION
A medical marijuana bill making its way through the Tennessee General Assembly will be considered by the senate health and welfare committee this afternoon. If
PADILLA INDICTED BY FEDERAL GRAND JURY FOR HIS ROLE IN CAPITOL RIOT
A federal grand jury has indicted an individual from Bradley County, Tennessee for his role in the riot at the U.S. Capitol on January 6,
BODY DISCOVERED OFF OF ENGLAND DRIVE
Cookeville police were called yesterday to the area of 1100 England Drive after a concerned citizen found a deceased male in the parking lot. Detectives
TRAFFIC STOP RESULTS IN DRUG CHARGES FOR SUSPECTS
Deputies with the Fentress County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop Sunday night on 31-year-old Josh Burchfield of Jamestown for driving on a suspended license.
TEENAGER RUNS TO HONOR FIRST RESPONDERS WHO PASS AWAY IN THE LINE OF DUTY
The Blount County Sheriff’s Office (BSCO) welcomed Zechariah Cartledge to East Tennessee yesterday at McGhee Tyson Airport. Zechariah is from Florida who runs a mile
TENNESSEE SENATE PASSES PERMIT-LESS GUN CARRY BILL
The Tennessee Senate passed a bill today that would get rid of the gun permit requirements in the state. If made into law, anyone over the age of 21 could carry a firearm if they meet the requirements ...
OVER 7,000 NEW UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS FILED IN TENNESSEE
The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce says nearly 7,600 new unemployment claims were filed in the state last week, which was relatively unchanged from the week prior. The number of continue ...
IRS DELAYS TAX FILING DEADLINE UNTIL MAY 17, 2021
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) decided to heed the pleas of lawmakers and advocacy groups who have been urging the tax agency to postpone this year’s April 15, 2021 filing deadline. The IRS confi ...
PROPOSAL CONSIDERED BY LAWMAKERS WOULD SPARE TENNESSEANS 4% TAX ON FOOD
A House subcommittee in the Tennessee General Assembly is considering a proposed bill that would give citizens a six month break from the state’s 4% grocery tax. The bill’s sponsor, State Representati ...
SCHOOL DELAYS FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2021
The following school systems will open on a 2 HOUR DELAY this morning (Thursday, March 18, 2021) because of severe weather and flooding from last night: Bledsoe County Monroe County Sweetwater City ...
TENNESSEE ANIMAL FRIENDLY GRANTS AVAILABLE TO HELP SHELTERS
Tennessee specialty license plates sales help pet owners have access to low-cost spay and neutering services. Funds from the Animal Friendly - Spay and Neuter Saves Lives license plates go to Animal F ...
SLATTEN RECOVERS LOST MILLION DOLLAR LOTTERY TICKET IN A PARKING LOT
A White Countian was able to retrieve his million dollar winning lottery ticket after losing it in a business parking lot. Nick Slatten bought the Tennessee Cash lottery ticket at a convenience store ...
PROPOSED MEDICAL MARIJUANA BILL HEADING TO SENATE HEALTH COMMITTEE FOR CONSIDERATION
A medical marijuana bill making its way through the Tennessee General Assembly will be considered by the senate health and welfare committee this afternoon. If passed, the legislation would request th ...
PADILLA INDICTED BY FEDERAL GRAND JURY FOR HIS ROLE IN CAPITOL RIOT
A federal grand jury has indicted an individual from Bradley County, Tennessee for his role in the riot at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Court documents show Joseph Lino Padilla faces 12 charge ...
BODY DISCOVERED OFF OF ENGLAND DRIVE
Cookeville police were called yesterday to the area of 1100 England Drive after a concerned citizen found a deceased male in the parking lot. Detectives identified the male as 46-year-old Russell D. C ...
TRAFFIC STOP RESULTS IN DRUG CHARGES FOR SUSPECTS
Deputies with the Fentress County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop Sunday night on 31-year-old Josh Burchfield of Jamestown for driving on a suspended license. While officers were attempting ...
TEENAGER RUNS TO HONOR FIRST RESPONDERS WHO PASS AWAY IN THE LINE OF DUTY
The Blount County Sheriff’s Office (BSCO) welcomed Zechariah Cartledge to East Tennessee yesterday at McGhee Tyson Airport. Zechariah is from Florida who runs a mile for every first responder in the c ...
