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RHEA COUNTY DEPUTIES MOURN PASSING OF FORMER SHERIFF
Sheriff Mike Neal, Chief Deputy John Argo and the entire Rhea County Sheriff’s Department offer our sincerest condolences to the family in the passing of
BLEDSOE COUNTY AUTHORITIES INVESTIGATE VIRAL VIDEO OF ANIMAL CRUELTY
In Bledsoe County, Tennessee, a viral video shows a driver dragging a dead dog from his truck, prompting an investigation by authorities. The incident, witnessed
POPE FRANCIS PASSES AWAY AT AGE 88
Pope Francis passed away this morning at 7:35 AM GMT (2:35 AM CST), as announced by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo. The pontiff, known
THREE INDICTED FOR MURDER CHARGES AFTER KPD INVESTIGATION
Three different individuals have been indicted for murder charges following two separate Knoxville Police Department-led Drug Related Death Task Force investigations into overdose deaths. Last
BLOUNT COUNTY POLICE CHASE ENDS IN CRASH
One person was arrested after a police chase in Blount County, Tennessee, initiated when deputies attempted to stop a suspected stolen car on Old Knoxville
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF WARNS OF SCAMMERS POSING AS LAW ENFORCEMENT
Scammers are at it again…Scammers are using a third party app and spoofing the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office phone number and calling individuals stating they
KINGSTON MEXICAN RESTAURANT GETS NEAR-FAILING HEALTH INSPECTION SCORE
Last month, Don Eduardo’s Mexican Grill located at 1202 N. Kentucky St in Kingston barely passed its health inspection with a score of 70, the
CASSIDY JACKSON MURDER SUSPECT LEADS POLICE CHASE IN GEORGIA WITH FATAL END
Robert E. Smith Jr., a 35-year-old suspect from Cookeville, Tennessee, accused of murdering 23-year-old Cassidy Jackson in Nashville, died by suicide after a series of
DISABLED VEHICLE ON I-40 CAUSING CONGESTION FOR OVER 4 MILES
On April 18, 2025, TDOT reported a disabled vehicle at 11:46 AM at Mile Marker 360 on Interstate 40 Eastbound in Roane county which caused
GERBER RECALLS TEETHING STICKS; CHOKING HAZARD
On January 31, 2025, Gerber Products Company initiated a recall and discontinuation of all batches of GERBER® SOOTHE N CHEW® TEETHING STICKS due to a
TWO ARRESTED IN OLIVER SPRINGS FOR METH
From the Oliver Springs Police Department: What began as a traffic stop yesterday afternoon for speeding – 48 MPH in a 35 MPH zone on
GATLINBURG WOMAN DRAGGED OFF HER PORCH BY BLACK BEAR; BEARS EUTHANIZED
Last night, a woman in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, was bitten and dragged from her porch by a black bear, but sustained no injuries. Tennessee Wildlife Resources
RHEA COUNTY DEPUTIES MOURN PASSING OF FORMER SHERIFF
Sheriff Mike Neal, Chief Deputy John Argo and the entire Rhea County Sheriff’s Department offer our sincerest condolences to the family in the passing of former Rhea County Sheriff, Paul Smith. Born a ...
BLEDSOE COUNTY AUTHORITIES INVESTIGATE VIRAL VIDEO OF ANIMAL CRUELTY
In Bledsoe County, Tennessee, a viral video shows a driver dragging a dead dog from his truck, prompting an investigation by authorities. The incident, witnessed by a local woman and her children afte ...
POPE FRANCIS PASSES AWAY AT AGE 88
Pope Francis passed away this morning at 7:35 AM GMT (2:35 AM CST), as announced by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo. The pontiff, known for his dedication to the Gospel's values, emphas ...
THREE INDICTED FOR MURDER CHARGES AFTER KPD INVESTIGATION
Three different individuals have been indicted for murder charges following two separate Knoxville Police Department-led Drug Related Death Task Force investigations into overdose deaths. Last week ...
BLOUNT COUNTY POLICE CHASE ENDS IN CRASH
One person was arrested after a police chase in Blount County, Tennessee, initiated when deputies attempted to stop a suspected stolen car on Old Knoxville Highway. The driver fled, leading to a crash ...
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF WARNS OF SCAMMERS POSING AS LAW ENFORCEMENT
Scammers are at it again...Scammers are using a third party app and spoofing the Monroe County Sheriff's Office phone number and calling individuals stating they have jury duty and falsifying informat ...
KINGSTON MEXICAN RESTAURANT GETS NEAR-FAILING HEALTH INSPECTION SCORE
Last month, Don Eduardo’s Mexican Grill located at 1202 N. Kentucky St in Kingston barely passed its health inspection with a score of 70, the minimum passing grade. Issues included an employee not ...
CASSIDY JACKSON MURDER SUSPECT LEADS POLICE CHASE IN GEORGIA WITH FATAL END
Robert E. Smith Jr., a 35-year-old suspect from Cookeville, Tennessee, accused of murdering 23-year-old Cassidy Jackson in Nashville, died by suicide after a series of crimes and a police pursuit in G ...
DISABLED VEHICLE ON I-40 CAUSING CONGESTION FOR OVER 4 MILES
On April 18, 2025, TDOT reported a disabled vehicle at 11:46 AM at Mile Marker 360 on Interstate 40 Eastbound in Roane county which caused the right lane and shoulder to be blocked. This led to conges ...
GERBER RECALLS TEETHING STICKS; CHOKING HAZARD
On January 31, 2025, Gerber Products Company initiated a recall and discontinuation of all batches of GERBER® SOOTHE N CHEW® TEETHING STICKS due to a potential choking hazard for babies and young chil ...
TWO ARRESTED IN OLIVER SPRINGS FOR METH
From the Oliver Springs Police Department: What began as a traffic stop yesterday afternoon for speeding – 48 MPH in a 35 MPH zone on E Spring St – led to the arrest of a 20-year-old male and an 18 ...
GATLINBURG WOMAN DRAGGED OFF HER PORCH BY BLACK BEAR; BEARS EUTHANIZED
Last night, a woman in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, was bitten and dragged from her porch by a black bear, but sustained no injuries. Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) officers found a yearling bea ...
