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TWO ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS FOUND DEAD IN MCMINN COUNTY RESIDENCE
The McMinn County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of two elderly people at a home on County Road 203. Authorities say the man was
TRACTOR-TRAILER ACCIDENT IN EASTERN PUTNAM COUNTY ON I-40 CREATES TRAFFIC BACKUP
A tractor-trailer accident in eastern Putnam County this morning resulted in a traffic backup for a few hours. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says a 2019
BREAKING NEWS – AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE IN BLOUNT COUNTY LOCKED DOWN
BREAKING NEWS – A lockdown is in place at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard base in Blount County. Officers say the base went on lockdown
5TH GRADE STUDENT AT OAKDALE SCHOOL SAVES LIFE OF FELLOW STUDENT
A 5th grade student at Oakdale School in Morgan County is being called a hero today after saving the life of a fellow student yesterday.
STATE SENATE PASSES BILL ALLOWING ADOPTION AGENCIES TO DENY LGTBQ COUPLES
The Tennessee State Senate passed a bill that would allow private adoption agencies to deny LGBTQ couples based on the agency’s religious or moral beliefs.
STATE LAWMAKERS CONSIDERING BILL BANNING ANIMAL ABUSERS FROM OWNING PETS
A bill is being considered by the Tennessee House of Representatives that if approved would prevent convicted animal abusers from owning a pet. House Bill
TWO DRIVERS ESCAPE INJURY IN VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON I-40
Two drivers escaped injuries in a vehicle accident on I-40 in eastern Putnam County late this morning. Trooper Willie Allison says a 2019 Honda CRV
FENTRESS COUNTY MAN CHARGED WITH MURDER APPEARS IN COURT
A Fentress County man charged with first-degree murder appeared in criminal court yesterday. Court documents state 38-year-old Wayne Ellis Kassow stands accused of fatally stabbing
TEN THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE U.S. CENSUS
The U.S. Constitution requires a complete count of the nation’s population every 10 years, but many people do not realize how it works and how
TWO ESCAPE INJURY AFTER GETTING OUT OF BURNING CAR IN TIME ON HIGHWAY 27
Two escaped injury last night after they got out of a vehicle on fire in time in Rhea County. Fire department officials say the car
PROPOSED TENNESSEE BILL WOULD DECRIMINALIZE MARIJUANA POSSESSION
A proposed bill to be considered by Tennessee lawmakers if passed would decriminalize marijuana possession statewide. It will then allow counties to vote on legalization.
IF YOU BOUGHT INFANTS TYLENOL IN PAST FIVE YEARS, YOU COULD GET SMALL SETTLEMENT
If you’ve purchased Infants’ Tylenol in the last five years, you could be eligible to receive a portion of a $6.3 million settlement from Johnson
TWO ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS FOUND DEAD IN MCMINN COUNTY RESIDENCE
The McMinn County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of two elderly people at a home on County Road 203. Authorities say the man was the caregiver for the woman, who was bed-bound in a chair. ...
TRACTOR-TRAILER ACCIDENT IN EASTERN PUTNAM COUNTY ON I-40 CREATES TRAFFIC BACKUP
A tractor-trailer accident in eastern Putnam County this morning resulted in a traffic backup for a few hours. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says a 2019 Volvo tractor trailer operated by 62-year-old Gu ...
BREAKING NEWS – AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE IN BLOUNT COUNTY LOCKED DOWN
BREAKING NEWS - A lockdown is in place at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard base in Blount County. Officers say the base went on lockdown just after noon eastern time for a report of a person possibly a ...
5TH GRADE STUDENT AT OAKDALE SCHOOL SAVES LIFE OF FELLOW STUDENT
A 5th grade student at Oakdale School in Morgan County is being called a hero today after saving the life of a fellow student yesterday. Tucker Tapp performed the Heimlich on a choking student at lunc ...
STATE SENATE PASSES BILL ALLOWING ADOPTION AGENCIES TO DENY LGTBQ COUPLES
The Tennessee State Senate passed a bill that would allow private adoption agencies to deny LGBTQ couples based on the agency's religious or moral beliefs. The bill passed 20 to 6. House Bill 0836 wi ...
STATE LAWMAKERS CONSIDERING BILL BANNING ANIMAL ABUSERS FROM OWNING PETS
A bill is being considered by the Tennessee House of Representatives that if approved would prevent convicted animal abusers from owning a pet. House Bill 1643 would amend Tennessee laws to prevent an ...
TWO DRIVERS ESCAPE INJURY IN VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON I-40
Two drivers escaped injuries in a vehicle accident on I-40 in eastern Putnam County late this morning. Trooper Willie Allison says a 2019 Honda CRV driven by 68-year-old Colleen Thivierge of Crossvill ...
FENTRESS COUNTY MAN CHARGED WITH MURDER APPEARS IN COURT
A Fentress County man charged with first-degree murder appeared in criminal court yesterday. Court documents state 38-year-old Wayne Ellis Kassow stands accused of fatally stabbing Mark Jennings in Ap ...
TEN THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE U.S. CENSUS
The U.S. Constitution requires a complete count of the nation’s population every 10 years, but many people do not realize how it works and how important the census is to our community. The decennial ...
TWO ESCAPE INJURY AFTER GETTING OUT OF BURNING CAR IN TIME ON HIGHWAY 27
Two escaped injury last night after they got out of a vehicle on fire in time in Rhea County. Fire department officials say the car was on fire when it hit the curb on Highway 27 near Walmart in Dayto ...
PROPOSED TENNESSEE BILL WOULD DECRIMINALIZE MARIJUANA POSSESSION
A proposed bill to be considered by Tennessee lawmakers if passed would decriminalize marijuana possession statewide. It will then allow counties to vote on legalization. State Representative Rick Sta ...
IF YOU BOUGHT INFANTS TYLENOL IN PAST FIVE YEARS, YOU COULD GET SMALL SETTLEMENT
If you’ve purchased Infants’ Tylenol in the last five years, you could be eligible to receive a portion of a $6.3 million settlement from Johnson & Johnson in a class action settlement. The settl ...
