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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
BLOUNT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SEEKS HELP FINDING MISSING TEEN
The Blount County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance to locate a missing 17-year-old female juvenile, Sara Gerardo Guillen, last seen on September 24, 2025, around
SATURDAY WRECK ON PEAVINE FIRETOWER ROAD RESULTS IN SERIOUS INJURIES
On September 27, 2025, a motorcycle accident occurred at 1396 Peavine Firetower Road in Cumberland County, involving a 2014 Kawasaki Vulcan Voyager operated by Thomas
FENTRESS COUNTY COUPLE INDICTED FOR EXPLOITING ELDERLY RELATIVES
FENTRESS COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of two people accused of financially exploiting
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF WARNS OF SUSPICIOUS SURVEY
From the Monroe County Sheriff, Tommy Jones: The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has been receiving numerous calls and inquiries regarding a “Monroe County Sheriff’s Department”
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 ...
BLOUNT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SEEKS HELP FINDING MISSING TEEN
The Blount County Sheriff's Office is seeking assistance to locate a missing 17-year-old female juvenile, Sara Gerardo Guillen, last seen on September 24, 2025, around the 2600 block of East Broadway ...
SATURDAY WRECK ON PEAVINE FIRETOWER ROAD RESULTS IN SERIOUS INJURIES
On September 27, 2025, a motorcycle accident occurred at 1396 Peavine Firetower Road in Cumberland County, involving a 2014 Kawasaki Vulcan Voyager operated by Thomas Gregory Shontz, aged 60, with pas ...
FENTRESS COUNTY COUPLE INDICTED FOR EXPLOITING ELDERLY RELATIVES
FENTRESS COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of two people accused of financially exploiting an elderly couple in Fent ...
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF WARNS OF SUSPICIOUS SURVEY
From the Monroe County Sheriff, Tommy Jones: The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has been receiving numerous calls and inquiries regarding a “Monroe County Sheriff’s Department” survey that is c ...
