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CHRISTA GAIL PIKE TO BE EXECUTED NEXT YEAR ON SEPT. 30, 2026
The State of Tennessee has set September 30, 2026, as the execution date for Christa Gail Pike, the only woman on the state’s death row,
LEBANON ATTORNEY PLEADS GUILTY TO MISAPPROPRIATING $479,095 FROM CLIENTS
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office, working in conjunction with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, has resulted in the guilty plea of Jennifer Porth.
TWO-VEHICLE WRECK ON I-40 NEAR CRAB ORCHARD
A two-vehicle wreck on the eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 in Cumberland County, Tennessee, near Mile Marker 329 has led to partial lane closures, specifically
MICHAEL ADRIAN PROUGH WANTED BY PUTNAM DEPUTIES
From the putnam County Sheriff’s Office: Sheriff Eddie Farris and the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Michael Adrian Prough.
PASTA SOLD AT WALMART AND MORE RECALLED FOR LISTERIA; 4 DEAD, 19 HOSPITALIZED
A listeria outbreak linked to recalled ready-to-eat pasta products sold at Walmart, Trader Joe’s, Kroger, and Albertsons has resulted in four deaths and 19 hospitalizations
OAK RIDGE MAN SENTENCED TO 48 YEARS FOR ATTEMPTED VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER
From Dave Clark, District Attorney General for Anderson County: Clinton, Tennessee – September 29, 2025, Judge Ryan M. Spitzer sentenced Defendant Kevin Dewayne Steen, Sr.
FREEZE-DRIED FRUIT PRODUCTS RECALLED NATIONWIDE FOR METAL CONTAMINATION
On September 26, 2025, Tru Fru, LLC announced a voluntary recall of specific Tru Fru Freeze Dried products, including Strawberries in Dark & White Chocolate
SEARCH WARRANT IN BROCKDELL COMMUNITY LEADS TO DRUG SEIZURE
From the Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Office: Detectives and Deputies with the Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence in the Brockdell
RHEA COUNTY FOOD TRUCK GETS FAILING HEALTH SCORE OF 61
On September 26, 2025, a routine food service establishment inspection was conducted at Foodmexa Mobile, located on Rhea County Hwy in Dayton, resulting in a
FOUR IN PICKETT COUNTY CITED FOR USING BAIT TO HUNT BEARS
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is currently investigating a case in Pickett County, Tennessee, where four individuals have been cited for illegal hunting practices
CUMBERLAND SCHOOLS OFFER FREE MEALS FOR STUDENTS IN 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
The Cumberland County School Nutrition Program announced its policy for the 2025-2026 school year, continuing its participation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) under the
JOHNSON CITY MAYOR SUDDENLY RESIGNS
On Monday, Johnson City Mayor John Hunter resigned from his position and the City Commission following the circulation of a social media video showing him
CHRISTA GAIL PIKE TO BE EXECUTED NEXT YEAR ON SEPT. 30, 2026
The State of Tennessee has set September 30, 2026, as the execution date for Christa Gail Pike, the only woman on the state’s death row, convicted in the 1995 torture and murder of Colleen Slemmer, kn ...
LEBANON ATTORNEY PLEADS GUILTY TO MISAPPROPRIATING $479,095 FROM CLIENTS
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office, working in conjunction with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, has resulted in the guilty plea of Jennifer Porth. Porth was engaged in a ...
TWO-VEHICLE WRECK ON I-40 NEAR CRAB ORCHARD
A two-vehicle wreck on the eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 in Cumberland County, Tennessee, near Mile Marker 329 has led to partial lane closures, specifically blocking the left lane and adjacent sho ...
MICHAEL ADRIAN PROUGH WANTED BY PUTNAM DEPUTIES
From the putnam County Sheriff's Office: Sheriff Eddie Farris and the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Michael Adrian Prough. Mr. Prough is 36 years ol ...
PASTA SOLD AT WALMART AND MORE RECALLED FOR LISTERIA; 4 DEAD, 19 HOSPITALIZED
A listeria outbreak linked to recalled ready-to-eat pasta products sold at Walmart, Trader Joe's, Kroger, and Albertsons has resulted in four deaths and 19 hospitalizations across 15 states, with 20 c ...
OAK RIDGE MAN SENTENCED TO 48 YEARS FOR ATTEMPTED VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER
From Dave Clark, District Attorney General for Anderson County: Clinton, Tennessee – September 29, 2025, Judge Ryan M. Spitzer sentenced Defendant Kevin Dewayne Steen, Sr. age 60, to serve 48-years ...
FREEZE-DRIED FRUIT PRODUCTS RECALLED NATIONWIDE FOR METAL CONTAMINATION
On September 26, 2025, Tru Fru, LLC announced a voluntary recall of specific Tru Fru Freeze Dried products, including Strawberries in Dark & White Chocolate (1.7 oz, 3.4 oz, and 13 oz) and Strawbe ...
SEARCH WARRANT IN BROCKDELL COMMUNITY LEADS TO DRUG SEIZURE
From the Bledsoe County Sheriff's Office: Detectives and Deputies with the Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence in the Brockdell Community, uncovering a drug ...
RHEA COUNTY FOOD TRUCK GETS FAILING HEALTH SCORE OF 61
On September 26, 2025, a routine food service establishment inspection was conducted at Foodmexa Mobile, located on Rhea County Hwy in Dayton, resulting in a score of 61. The inspection revealed m ...
FOUR IN PICKETT COUNTY CITED FOR USING BAIT TO HUNT BEARS
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is currently investigating a case in Pickett County, Tennessee, where four individuals have been cited for illegal hunting practices involving black bear ...
CUMBERLAND SCHOOLS OFFER FREE MEALS FOR STUDENTS IN 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
The Cumberland County School Nutrition Program announced its policy for the 2025-2026 school year, continuing its participation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) under the National School L ...
JOHNSON CITY MAYOR SUDDENLY RESIGNS
On Monday, Johnson City Mayor John Hunter resigned from his position and the City Commission following the circulation of a social media video showing him stumbling in downtown Johnson City, and endin ...
