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RHEA COUNTY DIRECTOR OF SCHOOLS PASSES AWAY
Jerry Levengood, the director of schools for Rhea County, has passed away at the age of 67. The school system released the following statement: “It
BOLES CHARGED WITH FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION OF A VULNERABLE ADULT
Late last year, the Cookeville Police Department began investigating allegations that 59-year-old Kennith Orbit Boles, Jr. may have financially exploited his father (Kennith O. Boles,
MOTORISTS REMINDED OF TENNESSEE HANDS FREE LAW
Law enforcement reminds motorists the Tennessee Hands Free Law. Below are the specifics of Public Chapter No. 412. It makes it illegal for a driver
TBI LOOKING INTO OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING
Blount County Sheriff James Lee Berrong said the sheriff’s office is cooperating with the TBI regarding an officer-involved shooting that occurred earlier today on Topside
UPPER CUMBERLAND AND TENNESSEE VALLEY COVID-19 REPORT – FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2021
The following is from today’s Tennessee Department of Health COVID-19 report: STATE OF TENNESSEE – 25,420 active cases (UP 436 from yesterday) in Tennessee out
PRELIMINARY HEARING HELD FOR MURDER SUSPECTS
A couple accused of first-degree murder in the death of an Oak Ridge woman found dismembered in a home in August 2020 appeared in court
BREAKING NEWS – FIREFIGHTERS BATTLING HOUSE BLAZE ON SOUTH WALNUT STREET
BREAKING NEWS – (noon central, Friday, March 5, 2021) – Firefighters are on the scene of a residential blaze at South Walnut Street and Reed
FATALITY REPORTED IN MOTORCYCLE CRASH ON OAK RIDGE TURNPIKE
Anderson County authorities say 66-year-old James Lynch was killed in a motorcycle accident late yesterday on the turnpike in front of Oak Ridge High School.
TENNESSEE PERMITLESS GUN BILL ADVANCES
A bill to allow Tennesseans to carry a gun without a permit is advancing in the General Assembly. Some law enforcement organizations, including the Tennessee
LAWMAKER INTRODUCES RESOLUTION TO MAKE THE BIBLE THE STATE BOOK OF TENNESSEE
A Tennessee state lawmaker has submitted legislation to make the Holy Bible the official state book. This is the third attempt from Representative Jerry Sexton
KENTUCKY BILL WOULD MAKE IT A CRIME TO INSULT POLICE OFFICERS TO POINT TO PROVOKE VIOLENT RESPONSE
A bill advancing out of a Kentucky Senate committee yesterday would make it a crime to insult or taunt a police officer to the point
JUVENILE IN SERIOUS CONDITION FOLLOWING SHOOTING IN CLAXTON AREA
A shooting in the Claxton community of Anderson County last night left a juvenile in serious condition. The incident took place on Edgemoor Road at
RHEA COUNTY DIRECTOR OF SCHOOLS PASSES AWAY
Jerry Levengood, the director of schools for Rhea County, has passed away at the age of 67. The school system released the following statement: “It is with great sorrow we share our leader and frien ...
BOLES CHARGED WITH FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION OF A VULNERABLE ADULT
Late last year, the Cookeville Police Department began investigating allegations that 59-year-old Kennith Orbit Boles, Jr. may have financially exploited his father (Kennith O. Boles, Sr.) during a pe ...
MOTORISTS REMINDED OF TENNESSEE HANDS FREE LAW
Law enforcement reminds motorists the Tennessee Hands Free Law. Below are the specifics of Public Chapter No. 412. It makes it illegal for a driver to: (a) Hold a cell phone or mobile device with any ...
TBI LOOKING INTO OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING
Blount County Sheriff James Lee Berrong said the sheriff’s office is cooperating with the TBI regarding an officer-involved shooting that occurred earlier today on Topside Road in Louisville. The TBI ...
UPPER CUMBERLAND AND TENNESSEE VALLEY COVID-19 REPORT – FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2021
The following is from today’s Tennessee Department of Health COVID-19 report: STATE OF TENNESSEE – 25,420 active cases (UP 436 from yesterday) in Tennessee out of 780,894 total cases. •755,474 recove ...
PRELIMINARY HEARING HELD FOR MURDER SUSPECTS
A couple accused of first-degree murder in the death of an Oak Ridge woman found dismembered in a home in August 2020 appeared in court today for a preliminary hearing. Court documents state 52-year- ...
BREAKING NEWS – FIREFIGHTERS BATTLING HOUSE BLAZE ON SOUTH WALNUT STREET
BREAKING NEWS – (noon central, Friday, March 5, 2021) - Firefighters are on the scene of a residential blaze at South Walnut Street and Reed Place in Monterey. Drivers should use caution in this area. ...
FATALITY REPORTED IN MOTORCYCLE CRASH ON OAK RIDGE TURNPIKE
Anderson County authorities say 66-year-old James Lynch was killed in a motorcycle accident late yesterday on the turnpike in front of Oak Ridge High School. Initial reports state Lynch lost control t ...
TENNESSEE PERMITLESS GUN BILL ADVANCES
A bill to allow Tennesseans to carry a gun without a permit is advancing in the General Assembly. Some law enforcement organizations, including the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Tennessee Sher ...
LAWMAKER INTRODUCES RESOLUTION TO MAKE THE BIBLE THE STATE BOOK OF TENNESSEE
A Tennessee state lawmaker has submitted legislation to make the Holy Bible the official state book. This is the third attempt from Representative Jerry Sexton of Bean Station regarding the matter. Ho ...
KENTUCKY BILL WOULD MAKE IT A CRIME TO INSULT POLICE OFFICERS TO POINT TO PROVOKE VIOLENT RESPONSE
A bill advancing out of a Kentucky Senate committee yesterday would make it a crime to insult or taunt a police officer to the point where the taunts provoke a violent response. Senate Bill 211 passe ...
JUVENILE IN SERIOUS CONDITION FOLLOWING SHOOTING IN CLAXTON AREA
A shooting in the Claxton community of Anderson County last night left a juvenile in serious condition. The incident took place on Edgemoor Road at Mooncrest Lane across from the Dollar General Store. ...
