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SNAKE GIVES RUDE AWAKENING FOR HOTEL GUEST IN TENNESSEE
A Tennessee woman who stayed at a hotel in the state reportedly woke up Friday morning with a snake on her arm. “I felt something
MAN SHOT AND KILLED AFTER BREAKING INTO HOME
The McMinn County Sheriff’s Department confirms an Athens man is dead after attempting to break into a residence this morning. Officers say 39-year-old Sante Mack
FIRST RESPONDERS RESCUE INJURED SWIMMER ON TELLICO LAKE
Emergency first responders made a water rescue on Tellico Lake late this afternoon at an area known as “The Bluffs”. Officials say it is a
14 ARRESTS MADE IN ILLEGAL CONTRABAND SMUGGLING CONSPIRACY AT BLEDSOE CO. PRISON
This past week 14 people were arrested in connection with introducing contraband into the Bledsoe County Correctional Complex. The Tennessee Dept. of Correction reports that
SUSPECTED KIDNAPPER IN CUSTODY IN DEKALB COUNTY
The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Dept. has confirmed that a suspected kidnapper is in custody in DeKalb County. Michael Holden Thomas was wanted for aggravated kidnapping
TWRA INVESTIGATING BOAT EXPLOSION ON TENNESSEE RIVER
Several people were injured in what is being reported as a “boat explosion” on the Tennessee River Saturday. According to agents with the Tennessee Wildlife
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN MAN CHARGED WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
A search by both Sequatchie and Hamilton County law enforcement has resulted in the arrest of a man charged with, among other things, domestic violence.
ESCAPED INMATE HAS TUSSLE WITH KNOXVILLE OFFICERS
An inmate on a Knoxville work detail faces several charges after he walked away and attacked two officers Thursday. Jeremy Wells is charged with two
AUTHORITIES TEAM UP FOR SEX OFFENDER COMPLIANCE OPERATION
This week, the U.S. Marshals’ Smoky Mountains Fugitive Task Force and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation assisted the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office with its 2019
TEENAGER RAISING MONEY FOR PEDIATRIC CANCER RESEARCH
When life gives you lemons, one area teenager is making lemonade and raising money for pediatric cancer research. This is the 7th year that Drew
TN. FATHER DIES SAVING DAUGHTERS FROM RIPTIDE IN FLORIDA
A Tennessee father died earlier this month while rescuing his three daughters who were caught in a riptide off the Florida coast and his last
AUTHORITIES SEARCHING FOR MISSING MOTHER AND SON
The Dickson County Sheriff’s Department is looking for a mother and son who have been missing for nearly two weeks. Deputies said Casey L. Reynolds
SNAKE GIVES RUDE AWAKENING FOR HOTEL GUEST IN TENNESSEE
A Tennessee woman who stayed at a hotel in the state reportedly woke up Friday morning with a snake on her arm. “I felt something across my arm this morning,” Melinda Major said. “I looked over and i ...
MAN SHOT AND KILLED AFTER BREAKING INTO HOME
The McMinn County Sheriff’s Department confirms an Athens man is dead after attempting to break into a residence this morning. Officers say 39-year-old Sante Mack was found lying in the yard with guns ...
FIRST RESPONDERS RESCUE INJURED SWIMMER ON TELLICO LAKE
Emergency first responders made a water rescue on Tellico Lake late this afternoon at an area known as “The Bluffs”. Officials say it is a popular spot for cliff jumping. Early reports indicated a 19- ...
14 ARRESTS MADE IN ILLEGAL CONTRABAND SMUGGLING CONSPIRACY AT BLEDSOE CO. PRISON
This past week 14 people were arrested in connection with introducing contraband into the Bledsoe County Correctional Complex. The Tennessee Dept. of Correction reports that five civilians and nine in ...
SUSPECTED KIDNAPPER IN CUSTODY IN DEKALB COUNTY
The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Dept. has confirmed that a suspected kidnapper is in custody in DeKalb County. Michael Holden Thomas was wanted for aggravated kidnapping and aggravated domestic assaul ...
TWRA INVESTIGATING BOAT EXPLOSION ON TENNESSEE RIVER
Several people were injured in what is being reported as a “boat explosion” on the Tennessee River Saturday. According to agents with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, the incident occurred aro ...
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN MAN CHARGED WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
A search by both Sequatchie and Hamilton County law enforcement has resulted in the arrest of a man charged with, among other things, domestic violence. Nicholas Harvey was taken into custody in the L ...
ESCAPED INMATE HAS TUSSLE WITH KNOXVILLE OFFICERS
An inmate on a Knoxville work detail faces several charges after he walked away and attacked two officers Thursday. Jeremy Wells is charged with two types of assault, escape, evading arrest and resist ...
AUTHORITIES TEAM UP FOR SEX OFFENDER COMPLIANCE OPERATION
This week, the U.S. Marshals’ Smoky Mountains Fugitive Task Force and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation assisted the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office with its 2019 sex offender compliance operation. ...
TEENAGER RAISING MONEY FOR PEDIATRIC CANCER RESEARCH
When life gives you lemons, one area teenager is making lemonade and raising money for pediatric cancer research. This is the 7th year that Drew Myers has set up his lemonade stand, giving all proceed ...
TN. FATHER DIES SAVING DAUGHTERS FROM RIPTIDE IN FLORIDA
A Tennessee father died earlier this month while rescuing his three daughters who were caught in a riptide off the Florida coast and his last words to one of his girls were, "I got you." Fred Pepperm ...
AUTHORITIES SEARCHING FOR MISSING MOTHER AND SON
The Dickson County Sheriff’s Department is looking for a mother and son who have been missing for nearly two weeks. Deputies said Casey L. Reynolds and her son, Evan, reportedly left their home in Cha ...
