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80-YEAR-OLD CROSSVILLE MAN BECOMES VICTIM OF IMPERSONATION FRAUD
On June 9, 2025, an 80-year-old resident of Crossville received a deceptive phone call from an unknown individual posing as his grandson, “Jimmy.” The caller,
JAMESTOWN RESTAURANT RECEIVES NEAR-FAILING HEALTH CORE
On May 23, 2025, the Tennessee Department of Health conducted a routine food service inspection at The Element, located at 471 N Main St Suite
OVER 1.1 MILLION POWER BANKS RECALLED FOR FIRE HAZARD
Anker Innovations Limited has issued a recall for approximately 1,158,000 Anker PowerCore 10000 power banks (model A1263) due to a risk of the lithium-ion battery
11 ARRESTED IN PUTNAM DURING OPERATION SUMMERTIME WAKEUP
From the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office: Sheriff Eddie Farris announced today the successful launch of a countywide drug enforcement operation titled “Summertime Wakeup.” This operation
9-FOOT ALLIGATOR RESCUED DURING FLORIDA DRUG BUST
In Jacksonville, Florida, a drug bust led to the discovery of a disturbing array of illegal activities at a residence on the Northwest side. Following
TN WOMAN AND NC MAN INDICTED FOR EXTREME ACTS OF ANIMAL CRUELTY
A grand jury indictment was unsealed today charging two individuals for their alleged involvement with online groups dedicated to creating and distributing videos depicting acts
SPRING CITY LOOKING FOR NEW CITY MANAGER
The Town of Spring City is seeking a qualified City Manager to serve as the Chief Administrative Officer. Appointed by and reporting to the Mayor
TRUMP FIRES A THIRD TVA BOARD MEMBER
President Donald Trump has dismissed Beth P. Geer, a Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) board member and chief of staff to former Vice President Al Gore,
ROANE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO MEET NEXT WEEK
The Roane County Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on June 19, 2025, at the Edward E. Williams Building, beginning with a call
ROCKWOOD POLICE RESPOND TO SHOTS FIRED
On June 10, 2025, the Rockwood City Police Department responded to a shots-fired incident at 516 W Baldwin Street in Rockwood. A caller reported an
15-YEAR-OLD MEIGS COUNTY GIRL CHARGED WITH MURDER
In Meigs County, a 15-year-old girl has been charged with first-degree murder for allegedly shooting and killing Richard High with a .22 caliber rifle at
PORTION OF I-40 EAST TO SEE LANE CLOSURE TOMORROW FROM 8 – 2
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Drivers traveling on I-40 in Putnam County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will temporarily impact traffic. Tomorrow, June
80-YEAR-OLD CROSSVILLE MAN BECOMES VICTIM OF IMPERSONATION FRAUD
On June 9, 2025, an 80-year-old resident of Crossville received a deceptive phone call from an unknown individual posing as his grandson, "Jimmy." The caller, sounding frantic and emotional, claimed t ...
JAMESTOWN RESTAURANT RECEIVES NEAR-FAILING HEALTH CORE
On May 23, 2025, the Tennessee Department of Health conducted a routine food service inspection at The Element, located at 471 N Main St Suite 2 in Jamestown, resulting in a near-failing score of 73. ...
OVER 1.1 MILLION POWER BANKS RECALLED FOR FIRE HAZARD
Anker Innovations Limited has issued a recall for approximately 1,158,000 Anker PowerCore 10000 power banks (model A1263) due to a risk of the lithium-ion battery overheating, which poses fire and bur ...
11 ARRESTED IN PUTNAM DURING OPERATION SUMMERTIME WAKEUP
From the Putnam County Sheriff's Office: Sheriff Eddie Farris announced today the successful launch of a countywide drug enforcement operation titled “Summertime Wakeup.” This operation follows mon ...
9-FOOT ALLIGATOR RESCUED DURING FLORIDA DRUG BUST
In Jacksonville, Florida, a drug bust led to the discovery of a disturbing array of illegal activities at a residence on the Northwest side. Following a tip in March, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office ...
TN WOMAN AND NC MAN INDICTED FOR EXTREME ACTS OF ANIMAL CRUELTY
A grand jury indictment was unsealed today charging two individuals for their alleged involvement with online groups dedicated to creating and distributing videos depicting acts of extreme violence an ...
SPRING CITY LOOKING FOR NEW CITY MANAGER
The Town of Spring City is seeking a qualified City Manager to serve as the Chief Administrative Officer. Appointed by and reporting to the Mayor and Board of Commissioners, the City Manager oversees ...
TRUMP FIRES A THIRD TVA BOARD MEMBER
President Donald Trump has dismissed Beth P. Geer, a Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) board member and chief of staff to former Vice President Al Gore, marking his third board member removal since beg ...
ROANE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO MEET NEXT WEEK
The Roane County Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on June 19, 2025, at the Edward E. Williams Building, beginning with a call to order, the Pledge to the Flag, roll call, and adoption of ...
ROCKWOOD POLICE RESPOND TO SHOTS FIRED
On June 10, 2025, the Rockwood City Police Department responded to a shots-fired incident at 516 W Baldwin Street in Rockwood. A caller reported an older male, identified as Michael Anthony Miles, dis ...
15-YEAR-OLD MEIGS COUNTY GIRL CHARGED WITH MURDER
In Meigs County, a 15-year-old girl has been charged with first-degree murder for allegedly shooting and killing Richard High with a .22 caliber rifle at a home on Gunstocker Road in Georgetown. The i ...
PORTION OF I-40 EAST TO SEE LANE CLOSURE TOMORROW FROM 8 – 2
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Drivers traveling on I-40 in Putnam County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will temporarily impact traffic. Tomorrow, June 12, 2025, from 8:00 am to ...
