LAWSUIT FILED IN DEATH OF WOMAN WHO DROWNED WHILE HANDCUFFED IN BACK OF MEIGS COUNTY PATROL CAR
A federal lawsuit has been filed by the husband of a Meigs County woman who drowned while handcuffed in the back of a sheriff deputy’s
TENNESSEE CROP AND FIELD REPORT FOR APRIL 15, 2024
Tennessee experienced variable temperatures and heavy rainfall last week. Some regions experienced storms with high winds and hail, which yielded some damage to strawberry crops
SENATOR YAGER PURSUING FUNDS FOR SUNBRIGHT RECOVERY FOLLOWING TORNADO
Tennessee Senator Ken Yager is pursuing recovery initiatives and funds for Sunbright to help following an EF-1 tornado. It hit Sunbright on April 2, 2024,
GRANTS AVAILABLE TO TENNESSEE ANIMAL SHELTERS
Animal shelters across Tennessee are encouraged to seek grants for spay and neuter services. Applications are accepted until May 17, 2024. “Pet owners can now
ANDERSON COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM INVESTIGATING GRADE MANIPULATION AT CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL
The Anderson County School System officials are investigating possible student grade manipulation at Clinton High School. So far, it has resulted in a suspension of
MOTHER IN MCMINN COUNTY SENTENCED FOR FOUR MURDERS AFTER ABDUCTING HER INFANT
Court officials say a McMinn County woman was sentenced this morning to life in prison without parole for her role in a homicide resulting in
FORMER ANDERSON COUNTY CORRECTIONS OFFICER ARRESTED
An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into the actions of a now-former Anderson County corrections officer has resulted in that
TDOT REMINDS MOTORISTS TO MOVE OVER AND SLOW DOWN DURING WORK ZONE AWARENESS WEEK
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is joining states across the nation to ask motorists to “Work with Us” and move over and slow down
PROPOSED TENNESSEE BILL WOULD BAN MARRIAGES BETWEEN FIRST COUSINS
A proposed bill prohibiting marriages between first cousins is on its way to the desk of Tennessee Governor Bill Lee for his signature. The bill
AUTHORITIES SEARCHING FOR MISSING 15-YEAR-OLD CAMPBELL COUNTY FEMALE
The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance from the public in locating a missing 15-year-old girl who was last seen early Sunday morning
DETAILS RELEASED REGARDING TEENAGER HIT BY TRACTOR-TRAILER IN ANDERSON COUNTY
The Tennessee Highway Patrol released a report over the weekend regarding a pedestrian hit by a tractor-trailer late last week in Anderson County. It states
INDIVIDUAL INJURED FOLLOWING RIDING LAWNMOWER ROLLOVER ACCIDENT NEAR GRAYSVILLE
The Graysville Volunteer Fire Department and medics in Rhea County responded Saturday around noon to a lawnmower rollover accident. Authorities transported the patient to an
PLANE CRASH REPORTED IN ANDERSON COUNTY
The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office and medics responded to an airplane crash yesterday in the Claxton community. At 5:12 pm, deputies responded to the call in the
PEDESTRIAN HIT BY TRACTOR-TRAILER IN ANDERSON COUNTY
The Tennessee Highway Patrol and medics responded yesterday to Dollar General on Edgemoor Road in Anderson County after a pedestrian was hit by a tractor-trailer.
TBI INVESTIGATING ALLEGED SEXUAL ABUSE BY BLEDSOE COUNTY DEPUTY
(Developing Story) – The TBI is investigating allegations of sexual abuse involving a Bledsoe County deputy. A Tennessee Bureau of Investigation spokesperson says the incident
TWRA TO BAN ALCOHOL ON WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says alcohol will be banned in all state wildlife management areas starting this Monday (April 15, 2024). Officials said alcohol
RESCHEDULED AEROSMITH CONCERT DATE ANNOUNCED FOR KNOXVILLE
Officials have announced a rescheduled concert date in Knoxville for Aerosmith. The “Peace Out Tour” will take place at Thompson-Boling Arena on October 5, 2024.
TENNESSEE’S 2024 SPRING TURKEY HUNTING SEASON OPENS SATURDAY, APRIL 13
Tennessee’s statewide spring turkey hunting season opens Saturday, April 13, 2024, and continues through Sunday, May 26, 2024. According to Roger Shields, the Tennessee Wildlife
MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH RESULTS IN TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF I-40 WESTBOUND IN PUTNAM COUNTY
The Tennessee Highway Patrol says a vehicle crash involving two tractor-trailers and a pickup truck resulted in westbound lanes on I-40 in Putnam County being
DAYTON CITY SCHOOL STUDENTS VISIT WASHINGTON, D.C.
For many in the Dayton City School (DCS) community, the annual 8th grade field trip to Washington, D.C., is considered a rite of passage. However,
ENDANGERED CHILD ALERT ISSUED FOR TWO MISSING CHILDREN FROM KNOXVILLE
An Endangered Child Alert has been issued on behalf of the Knoxville Police Department 20-month-old Jaisy Hollins and 4-year-old Joshua Hollins Jr. They are believed
TENNESSEE SENATE PASSES BILL ALLOWING PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS TO BE ARMED
Public school teachers carrying guns may soon become law in Tennessee. The Senate passed House Bill 1202 yesterday. The bill would allow faculty or staff
BILL WOULD SUSPEND DRIVING RIGHTS TO JUVENILES MAKING MASS VIOLENCE THREATS IN TENNESSEE SCHOOLS
The Tennessee General Assembly passed legislation yesterday that would suspend driving privileges for juveniles who make mass violence threats on school property or at a
TRIAL DATE SCHEDULED IN BRUTAL ANDERSON COUNTY MURDER CASE
A trial date has been scheduled for 56-year-old Sean Shannon Finnegan in Anderson County. He is charged with the brutal murder of a woman in