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TENNESSEE DEPT. OF EDUCATION RELEASES TNREADY RESULTS
The Tennessee Department of Education released their TNReady results this morning. Under Tennessee’s accountability system, districts must increase achievement levels for all students and show
WHITE CO. RESIDENT SENTENCED TO LIFE FOR 2007 IRAQ SHOOTING
A former Blackwater security contractor and White County, Tennessee resident was sentenced to life in prison yesterday for taking part in a mass shooting at
LOCAL TROOPERS USE SIRENS TO LOCATE DOMESTIC ASSAULT VICTIM
Troopers were recently able to use a unique way to locate a female being attacked in a vehicle. It also resulted in two arrests. Tennessee
IDENTITY RELEASED OF POSSIBLE DROWNING VICTIM IN ANDERSON CO.
The Anderson County Sheriff’s Department released the identity of a possible drowning victim. Yesterday, officers and medics responded to Bull Run Park where a man
ONE DEAD IN CAR CRASH INVOLVING MCMINN CO. DEPUTY CRUISER
The Tennessee Highway Patrol says one was killed yesterday in a car crash involving a McMinn County Sheriff’s Department cruiser. Officers say 60-year-old Frankie Greer
DEKALB COUNTY JURY CONVICTS BILLINGS OF ATTEMPTED MURDER
Today, after a two day trial, a DeKalb County jury found 31-year-old Andrew Lafate Billings guilty of attempted first-degree murder of his wife. Andrew Billings
DEATH ROW INMATE REQUESTS EXECUTION BY ELECTRIC CHAIR
The Tennessee Department of Correction announced this afternoon death row inmate Stephen Michael West has requested execution by electric chair. West was found guilty of
WATSON ARRAIGNED IN COURT FOR MURDER AND OTHER CHARGES
The arraignment for escaped inmate, Curtis Watson, was held this afternoon. He faces first-degree murder, especially aggravated burglary, aggravated sexual battery and escape charges. In
SMITH GIVEN PRISON SENTENCE IN FENTRESS COUNTY MURDER CASE
A judge handed down a 10 year prison sentence in a Fentress County murder and arson case. Court officials say 48-year-old Jonathan Donovan Smith of
15-YEAR-OLD ARRESTED FOR MAKING THREATS AGAINST BLOUNT CO. SCHOOL
A 15-year-old William Blount High School student was arrested today after making threats against the school. The Blount County Sheriff’s Department says the teen is
WALMART IN RHEA CO. EVACUATED FOR HIGH LEVELS OF CARBON MONOXIDE
Employees and customers at Walmart Supercenter in Dayton, Tennessee were forced to evacuate the store early this morning after the store filled with high levels
RENNOVA REJECTS PRESLEY’S OFFER TO BUY JAMESTOWN HOSPITAL
In a follow-up story, Rennova Health Systems has reportedly denied a $1 million bid to purchase Jamestown Regional Medical Center. Johnny Presley, who owns Rural
TENNESSEE DEPT. OF EDUCATION RELEASES TNREADY RESULTS
The Tennessee Department of Education released their TNReady results this morning. Under Tennessee’s accountability system, districts must increase achievement levels for all students and show faster ...
WHITE CO. RESIDENT SENTENCED TO LIFE FOR 2007 IRAQ SHOOTING
A former Blackwater security contractor and White County, Tennessee resident was sentenced to life in prison yesterday for taking part in a mass shooting at a Baghdad traffic circle in 2007 that kille ...
LOCAL TROOPERS USE SIRENS TO LOCATE DOMESTIC ASSAULT VICTIM
Troopers were recently able to use a unique way to locate a female being attacked in a vehicle. It also resulted in two arrests. Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Knoxville Regional Dispatch Operator Za ...
IDENTITY RELEASED OF POSSIBLE DROWNING VICTIM IN ANDERSON CO.
The Anderson County Sheriff’s Department released the identity of a possible drowning victim. Yesterday, officers and medics responded to Bull Run Park where a man was pulled from the water. Authoriti ...
ONE DEAD IN CAR CRASH INVOLVING MCMINN CO. DEPUTY CRUISER
The Tennessee Highway Patrol says one was killed yesterday in a car crash involving a McMinn County Sheriff’s Department cruiser. Officers say 60-year-old Frankie Greer of Athens was heading north on ...
DEKALB COUNTY JURY CONVICTS BILLINGS OF ATTEMPTED MURDER
Today, after a two day trial, a DeKalb County jury found 31-year-old Andrew Lafate Billings guilty of attempted first-degree murder of his wife. Andrew Billings took his wife in a vehicle to a remote ...
DEATH ROW INMATE REQUESTS EXECUTION BY ELECTRIC CHAIR
The Tennessee Department of Correction announced this afternoon death row inmate Stephen Michael West has requested execution by electric chair. West was found guilty of the 1986 kidnapping and stabb ...
WATSON ARRAIGNED IN COURT FOR MURDER AND OTHER CHARGES
The arraignment for escaped inmate, Curtis Watson, was held this afternoon. He faces first-degree murder, especially aggravated burglary, aggravated sexual battery and escape charges. In court today, ...
SMITH GIVEN PRISON SENTENCE IN FENTRESS COUNTY MURDER CASE
A judge handed down a 10 year prison sentence in a Fentress County murder and arson case. Court officials say 48-year-old Jonathan Donovan Smith of Morgan County stood accused of the death of Melissa ...
15-YEAR-OLD ARRESTED FOR MAKING THREATS AGAINST BLOUNT CO. SCHOOL
A 15-year-old William Blount High School student was arrested today after making threats against the school. The Blount County Sheriff’s Department says the teen is charged with delinquent by false re ...
WALMART IN RHEA CO. EVACUATED FOR HIGH LEVELS OF CARBON MONOXIDE
Employees and customers at Walmart Supercenter in Dayton, Tennessee were forced to evacuate the store early this morning after the store filled with high levels of carbon monoxide. One woman complaine ...
RENNOVA REJECTS PRESLEY’S OFFER TO BUY JAMESTOWN HOSPITAL
In a follow-up story, Rennova Health Systems has reportedly denied a $1 million bid to purchase Jamestown Regional Medical Center. Johnny Presley, who owns Rural Hospital & Clinics of America, LLC ...
