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PEDESTRIAN STRUCK AND KILLED BY VEHICLE ON I-40 IN LOUDON COUNTY
The Tennessee Highway Patrol says a pedestrian was killed after being hit by two vehicles on I-40 near the I-40/I-75 split in Loudon County early
ELDERLY KNOX COUNTY WOMAN CHARGED WITH ATTACKING BOYFRIEND WITH SCISSORS
Knoxville police says an elderly woman was taken into custody after she reportedly stabbed her boyfriend in the face with scissors. The arrest report states
PROPOSED BILL WOULD BAN USE OF PAPER AND PLASTIC BAGS AT STORES IN FAVOR OF REUSABLE BAGS
A proposed bill to be considered soon by the Tennessee General Assembly would make paper and plastic bags items of the past in an effort
WATSON INDICTED FOR MURDER AND RAPE OF CORRECTIONS ADMINISTRATOR
An inmate has been indicted on 15 counts including first-degree murder, aggravated rape, aggravated kidnapping and rape of a Tennessee Department of Corrections Administrator Debra
MULTI-AGENCY METH DISTRIBUTION INVESTIGATION RESULTS IN ARRESTS
An undercover investigation focused on the distribution of methamphetamine in the Upper Cumberland area by the TBI and investigators with multiple other law enforcement agencies
TENNESSEE GOVERNOR BILL LEE PROPOSES LARGEST RAISE FOR TEACHERS IN STATE HISTORY
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee said last night he is proposing the largest investment in K-12 teacher salaries in state history. Lee is calling for an
SCHOOL CLOSING LIST FOR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2020
The following school systems and private schools are closed today (Tuesday, February 4, 2020) for the flu: Crossville Christian School Loudon County Monroe County Sweetwater
RHEA COUNTY OFFICER HONORED BY THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
The Humane Society of the United States honored Rhea County Officer Cheyenne Swafford with a Humane Law Enforcement Award for 2019 for her amazing work
OFFICIALS MEET WITH FRONTIER COMMUNCATIONS REGARDING COMPLAINTS
The complaints regarding the service Frontier Communications offers their customers was the subject of a recent meeting with elected officials. Those in attendance included Cumberland
TWO JUVENILES, INCLUDING 10-YEAR-OLD, CHARGED WITH CARJACKING IN CHATTANOOGA
(no, the “10-year-old” is not a misprint) Chattanooga police say two juvenile suspects were arrested early this morning for stealing a vehicle on Market Street.
RED BANK POLICE OFFICER REPORTEDLY KILLED BY WIFE IN SEVIERVILLE
Red Bank police officer James “Chip” Smith was killed after his wife, 37-year-old Melissa Smith, allegedly shot him yesterday in Sevierville. James Smith was shot
SECOND SEXUAL ASSAULT REPORTED WITHIN THREE DAYS ON CAMPUS OF MTSU
Middle Tennessee State University officials say another sexual assault took place on their campus in a span of three days. The second assault was reported
PEDESTRIAN STRUCK AND KILLED BY VEHICLE ON I-40 IN LOUDON COUNTY
The Tennessee Highway Patrol says a pedestrian was killed after being hit by two vehicles on I-40 near the I-40/I-75 split in Loudon County early Monday morning. Officers say 47-year-old Robert Basher ...
ELDERLY KNOX COUNTY WOMAN CHARGED WITH ATTACKING BOYFRIEND WITH SCISSORS
Knoxville police says an elderly woman was taken into custody after she reportedly stabbed her boyfriend in the face with scissors. The arrest report states 72-year-old Pamala Holladay is charged with ...
PROPOSED BILL WOULD BAN USE OF PAPER AND PLASTIC BAGS AT STORES IN FAVOR OF REUSABLE BAGS
A proposed bill to be considered soon by the Tennessee General Assembly would make paper and plastic bags items of the past in an effort to protect the environment. Senate Bill 2131 is sponsored by Re ...
WATSON INDICTED FOR MURDER AND RAPE OF CORRECTIONS ADMINISTRATOR
An inmate has been indicted on 15 counts including first-degree murder, aggravated rape, aggravated kidnapping and rape of a Tennessee Department of Corrections Administrator Debra Johnson. Authoriti ...
MULTI-AGENCY METH DISTRIBUTION INVESTIGATION RESULTS IN ARRESTS
An undercover investigation focused on the distribution of methamphetamine in the Upper Cumberland area by the TBI and investigators with multiple other law enforcement agencies has resulted in the in ...
TENNESSEE GOVERNOR BILL LEE PROPOSES LARGEST RAISE FOR TEACHERS IN STATE HISTORY
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee said last night he is proposing the largest investment in K-12 teacher salaries in state history. Lee is calling for an additional $117 million in K-12 teacher salaries, wh ...
SCHOOL CLOSING LIST FOR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2020
The following school systems and private schools are closed today (Tuesday, February 4, 2020) for the flu: Crossville Christian School Loudon County Monroe County Sweetwater City Schools These ar ...
RHEA COUNTY OFFICER HONORED BY THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
The Humane Society of the United States honored Rhea County Officer Cheyenne Swafford with a Humane Law Enforcement Award for 2019 for her amazing work and steadfast commitment to animal protection. ...
OFFICIALS MEET WITH FRONTIER COMMUNCATIONS REGARDING COMPLAINTS
The complaints regarding the service Frontier Communications offers their customers was the subject of a recent meeting with elected officials. Those in attendance included Cumberland County Mayor All ...
TWO JUVENILES, INCLUDING 10-YEAR-OLD, CHARGED WITH CARJACKING IN CHATTANOOGA
(no, the "10-year-old" is not a misprint) Chattanooga police say two juvenile suspects were arrested early this morning for stealing a vehicle on Market Street. Officers responded to the scene just a ...
RED BANK POLICE OFFICER REPORTEDLY KILLED BY WIFE IN SEVIERVILLE
Red Bank police officer James "Chip" Smith was killed after his wife, 37-year-old Melissa Smith, allegedly shot him yesterday in Sevierville. James Smith was shot in the abdomen and was transported to ...
SECOND SEXUAL ASSAULT REPORTED WITHIN THREE DAYS ON CAMPUS OF MTSU
Middle Tennessee State University officials say another sexual assault took place on their campus in a span of three days. The second assault was reported January 29, 2020 when the student stated tha ...
