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FORMER RICKMAN VOLUNTEER FIRE CHIEF INDICTED FOR MISUSING GRANT FUNDS
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of David Akers, the former fire chief of the Rickman Volunteer Fire Department
NEW DATA HIGHLIGHTS RISKS FOR TODDLERS WITHOUT CAR SEATS
Nashville, Tenn. – As Child Passenger Safety Week is recognized nationwide this week, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security is reminding families that
WARREN COUNTY MAN ARRESTED ON CHARGES OF CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION
On Wednesday, 42-year-old Frank Ansel of McMinnville, Tennessee, was arrested at his Bybee Branch Road home on federal charges of child sexual exploitation, following an
OAK RIDGE MAN ARRESTED AFTER VIOLENT ASSAULT ON NEIGHBORS AND OFFICERS
BBBTV12 – Oak Ridge, TN – On Sunday, September 21, 2025, Oak Ridge police officers arrested David D. Fugate, 64, following a violent incident in
T.B.I. INVESTIGATES OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING IN CHATTANOOGA
At the request of 11th Judicial District Attorney General Coty Wamp, TBI special agents continue to investigate a deadly officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday morning
T.B.I. WARNS OF MEDETOMIDINE IN ILLEGAL DRUG CIRCULATION
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), in collaboration with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and the Tennessee Department of Health,
MCMINN COUNTY SHERIFF WARNS OF IMPERSONATION SCAM
From McMinn County Sheriff Joe Guy: SCAM ALERT! Well, this week’s scam is someone calling people claiming to be Sgt Tracy Brown with the McMinn
REWARD: FBI NASHVILLE SEEKS INFORMATION ON THREE MISSING ADULTS
KNOXVILLE, TN. – FBI Nashville – Knoxville Resident Agency is offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the whereabouts of Brenda Carroll, Bonnie Drane,
FAMILY SUES FOR $100M OVER WOMAN’S DEATH IN DEPUTY’S RIVER CRASH
In Meigs County, Tennessee, an amended complaint has been filed by the family of Tabitha Smith, who died in February 2024 after Deputy RJ Leonard
FORMER HENDERSONVILLE FIRE CHIEF FACES ASSAULT CHARGES
In Sumner County, Tennessee, a playful high school tradition known as “Class Wars,” where juniors and seniors engage in lighthearted pranks like toilet papering houses
CLINTON WOMAN PLEADS GUILTY TO VEHICULAR HOMICIDE BY RECKLESSNESS
From Dave Clark, District Attorney General for Anderson County: Clinton, Tennessee – On September 15, 2025, Alexys Barton pled guilty to Vehicular Homicide by Recklessness
PIKEVILLE’S WASTEWATER WOES CONTINUE
According to Local 3 News, the City of Pikeville, Tennessee, is facing ongoing issues with its sewage treatment plant, highlighted by multiple violation notices from
FORMER RICKMAN VOLUNTEER FIRE CHIEF INDICTED FOR MISUSING GRANT FUNDS
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of David Akers, the former fire chief of the Rickman Volunteer Fire Department (RVFD) in Overton County. The inves ...
NEW DATA HIGHLIGHTS RISKS FOR TODDLERS WITHOUT CAR SEATS
Nashville, Tenn. - As Child Passenger Safety Week is recognized nationwide this week, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security is reminding families that car seats save lives. New cras ...
WARREN COUNTY MAN ARRESTED ON CHARGES OF CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION
On Wednesday, 42-year-old Frank Ansel of McMinnville, Tennessee, was arrested at his Bybee Branch Road home on federal charges of child sexual exploitation, following an investigation originating in S ...
OAK RIDGE MAN ARRESTED AFTER VIOLENT ASSAULT ON NEIGHBORS AND OFFICERS
BBBTV12 - Oak Ridge, TN – On Sunday, September 21, 2025, Oak Ridge police officers arrested David D. Fugate, 64, following a violent incident in which he allegedly attacked and assaulted one of his ne ...
T.B.I. INVESTIGATES OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING IN CHATTANOOGA
At the request of 11th Judicial District Attorney General Coty Wamp, TBI special agents continue to investigate a deadly officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday morning involving officers fro ...
T.B.I. WARNS OF MEDETOMIDINE IN ILLEGAL DRUG CIRCULATION
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), in collaboration with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and the Tennessee Department of Health, has issued a public sa ...
MCMINN COUNTY SHERIFF WARNS OF IMPERSONATION SCAM
From McMinn County Sheriff Joe Guy: SCAM ALERT! Well, this week’s scam is someone calling people claiming to be Sgt Tracy Brown with the McMinn Co Sheriffs Office. The caller talks very fast and so ...
REWARD: FBI NASHVILLE SEEKS INFORMATION ON THREE MISSING ADULTS
KNOXVILLE, TN. - FBI Nashville - Knoxville Resident Agency is offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the whereabouts of Brenda Carroll, Bonnie Drane, and William Inklebarger and the ide ...
FAMILY SUES FOR $100M OVER WOMAN’S DEATH IN DEPUTY’S RIVER CRASH
In Meigs County, Tennessee, an amended complaint has been filed by the family of Tabitha Smith, who died in February 2024 after Deputy RJ Leonard drove off a boat ramp into the Tennessee River while s ...
FORMER HENDERSONVILLE FIRE CHIEF FACES ASSAULT CHARGES
In Sumner County, Tennessee, a playful high school tradition known as “Class Wars,” where juniors and seniors engage in lighthearted pranks like toilet papering houses and scattering flour on lawns, t ...
CLINTON WOMAN PLEADS GUILTY TO VEHICULAR HOMICIDE BY RECKLESSNESS
From Dave Clark, District Attorney General for Anderson County: Clinton, Tennessee – On September 15, 2025, Alexys Barton pled guilty to Vehicular Homicide by Recklessness from a car crash resultin ...
PIKEVILLE’S WASTEWATER WOES CONTINUE
According to Local 3 News, the City of Pikeville, Tennessee, is facing ongoing issues with its sewage treatment plant, highlighted by multiple violation notices from the Tennessee Department of Enviro ...
