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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
ONE DEAD IN REPORTED DROWNING IN BULL RUN PARK
The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office said a man was pulled from the water and pronounced dead at Bull Run Park yesterday. The incident is still
PROPERTY TAX TO GO UP IN ANDERSON COUNTY
The Anderson County Commission voted last night to adopt a budget for fiscal year 2019-2020. Commissioners voted 11 to 5 to approve the budget committee’s
GOVERNOR WILL NOT INTERVENE IN EXECUTION OF STEPHEN WEST
Tennessee death row inmate Stephen West was moved to death watch yesterday. Governor Bill Lee released a statement saying he will not intervene in the
JAMESTOWN HOSPITAL NOT APPROVED TO RE-ENTER MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PROGRAM
Officials with Medicare and Medicaid said they are not approving Jamestown Regional Medical Center’s application to be re-entered into their program. The decision means the
ROAD PAVING PROJECT ON HORIZON FOR CITY OF JAMESTOWN
A road paving project for the City of Jamestown is on the horizon. Officials are in the process of asking for bids for the paving
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 ...
ONE DEAD IN REPORTED DROWNING IN BULL RUN PARK
The Anderson County Sheriff's Office said a man was pulled from the water and pronounced dead at Bull Run Park yesterday. The incident is still under investigation, and the body has been sent to the m ...
PROPERTY TAX TO GO UP IN ANDERSON COUNTY
The Anderson County Commission voted last night to adopt a budget for fiscal year 2019-2020. Commissioners voted 11 to 5 to approve the budget committee’s recommendation to raise property taxes by 10 ...
GOVERNOR WILL NOT INTERVENE IN EXECUTION OF STEPHEN WEST
Tennessee death row inmate Stephen West was moved to death watch yesterday. Governor Bill Lee released a statement saying he will not intervene in the scheduled execution of West. "After thorough con ...
JAMESTOWN HOSPITAL NOT APPROVED TO RE-ENTER MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PROGRAM
Officials with Medicare and Medicaid said they are not approving Jamestown Regional Medical Center's application to be re-entered into their program. The decision means the Rennova-owned hospital will ...
ROAD PAVING PROJECT ON HORIZON FOR CITY OF JAMESTOWN
A road paving project for the City of Jamestown is on the horizon. Officials are in the process of asking for bids for the paving that will run from in front of the courthouse and end on South Main St ...
