
JEFFERSON CITY COUPLE FACES AGGRAVATED CHILD ABUSE CHARGES
In Jefferson City, Tennessee, Michala Annette Morgan Raines and Zechariah Dontae Mills face aggravated child abuse charges after their 15-day-old infant was treated for severe injuries at East Tenness ...

TN TECH STUDENT BACK IN CLASS AFTER BEATING CANCER
TN TECH - While the start of the academic year is a milestone for any college student, it carried extra meaning for Tennessee Tech University business information technology major Ryan Wilmore. Thi ...

KNOXVILLE TEEN SOUGHT FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER
From the Knoxville Police Department: 18-year-old Key’Len Cherry is wanted for attempted first-degree murder and employing a firearm in the commission of a dangerous felony for his involvement ...

OAK RIDGE P.D. BEGINS INTERNAL INVESTIGATION AFTER TRAFFIC STOP INCIDENT
From the Oak Ridge Police Department: The Oak Ridge Police Department is aware of videos circulating on social media that show an officer taking a photo of a woman during a traffic stop and making ...

FORMER TENN. HOUSE SPEAKER GLEN CASADA SENTENCED TO THREE YEARS
Former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada was sentenced to three years in prison, one year of supervised release, and a $30,000 fine after being convicted on 14 counts of honest service fraud and mon ...

FORMER CLEVELAND CHEER COACH PLEADS GUILTY TO MISDEMEANOR ASSAULT CHARGES
In Cleveland, Tennessee, David Michael Pendergrass, a 40-year-old former cheer coach and owner of Cheer Madness Elite, pleaded guilty to three counts of misdemeanor assault by offensive touching on Au ...

NEW WORK REQUIREMENTS ADDED TO S.N.A.P. BENEFITS
The Tennessee Department of Human Services has announced new work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), affecting able-bodied adults aged 18 to 64 without dependents. ...

SEPTEMBER IS DRIVER SERVICES CENTER APPRECIATION MONTH
Nashville, Tenn. - Each September, Donate Life Tennessee celebrates National Driver Services Center Appreciation Month, an observance recognizing the incredible collaboration between Donate Life Tenne ...

VAN BUREN DEPUTIES ARREST AND INDICT MAN FOR RAPE AND DRUG DELIVERY
From the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office: If you have been the victim of assault or have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office. INDICT ...

MAN CHARGED WITH FATAL SHOOTING AT ATHENS BAR
In Athens, Tennessee, a fatal shooting occurred at the Double C Bar on Hwy 30 just after midnight on Saturday, resulting in the death of the bar’s owner, Randy Croft, and the arrest of 24-year-old Wil ...

COOKEVILLE MAN ARRESTED IN CONNECTION OVERTON DOUBLE HOMICIDE
WJLE Radio reports that a manhunt in DeKalb County on September 21, 2025 led to the capture of 27-year-old Payton Nations of Cookeville, wanted in connection with a double homicide in Overton County. ...

TENN. DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE WARNS OF NEW TEXT SCAM
The Tennessee Department of Revenue issued a warning today about a circulating text message scam falsely claiming to be from their office, promising tax refunds. The scam directs users to a fraudul ...