DEVICES TAKEN FROM MEIGS COUNTY DEPUTY’S VEHICLE COULD REVEAL MORE ABOUT FATAL CRASH
Meigs County District Attorney General Russell Johnson says the Tennessee Highway Patrol has retrieved recording devices from a deputy’s vehicle that went into the river
FIRE DESTROYS HOME AND KILLS PETS IN SALE CREEK
Firefighters responded yesterday to a residential blaze in Sale Creek in northern Hamilton County Officials say a family of five safely escaped the home with
ROLLING ROADBLOCKS SET FOR NEAR 15 MILE SECTION OF I-40 IN PUTNAM COUNTY
Drivers traveling on I-40 in Putnam County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities impacting traffic. On Sunday morning, February 25, 2024, from 6
ONE DEAD, TWO INJURED IN BRADLEY COUNTY VEHICLE CRASH
A vehicle accident in Bradley County Wednesday killed a 45-year-old person from Tennessee and injured two others. The accident happened at the intersection of Dalton
NO WAKE ZONE EXPANDED AFTER DOCK COLLAPSE AT FORT LOUDON MARINA
Officials say the no wake zone at Fort Loudon Marina near Fort Loudoun Dam has been expanded to allow crews to remove debris. The Tennessee
TEMA ENCOURAGES TENNESSEANS TO PREPARE FOR SEVERE WEATHER THREATS
The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) and the National Weather Service are partnering to encourage Tennesseans to prepare ahead of spring severe weather threats. “Severe
STATE LAWMAKERS DENY PROPOSED BILL THAT WOULD CAP INSULIN PRICES AT $35
Tennessee lawmakers have denied a proposed bill that would have capped insulin prices at $35 for state citizens who are not covered by the Medicare
BURN PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY OUTDOOR BURNING UNTIL MAY 15
Local and area fire departments are seeing an increase in out-of-control outside burning, and some without a permit. Burn permits are required until May 15,
TOYOTA RECALLING 280,000 VEHICLES TO FIX TRANSMISSION PROBLEM
Toyota is recalling about 280,000 pickup trucks and SUVs in the United States to fix a transmission problem that can let the vehicles creep forward
FORMER FENTRESS COUNTY CORRECTIONS OFFICER INDICTED FOR MISCONDUCT
An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Fentress County corrections officer. In July
MOORE ARRESTED AFTER SEARCH OF WOODED AREA IN PUTNAM COUNTY
Putnam County deputies recently attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Sixth Avenue South. The driver, who was later identified as Phillip J. Moore, quickly
FORMER PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP COMING TO NASHVILLE FOR PRESIDENTIAL FORUM
Former President Donald Trump is coming to Nashville to take part in a presidential forum. The National Religious Broadcasters Association announced Trump will be addressing
TENNESSEE RENTERS ASKING FOR END TO RENT PRICE HIKES
Renters across Tennessee are pushing for more affordable housing and tenants’ rights. Members of Tennessee for Safe Homes are asking lawmakers to introduce bills removing
GROUP CARRYING SWASTIKA FLAGS SEEN MARCHING IN DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE
A group of masked individuals marched through downtown Nashville Saturday with the majority of their faces covered and carrying swastika flags. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL)
PROPOSED BILL LOOKS TO EXPAND AMBER ALERTS IN TENNESSEE
A proposed bill is looking to expand Amber Alerts in Tennessee. State Bill 1929/House Bill 2223 was introduced to send more alerts about missing children
TENNESSEE BOARD OF EDUCATION REPRIMANDS OVERTON COUNTY TEACHER
The Tennessee Board of Education has reprimanded an Overton County teacher for improper discipline and physical contact with a student. Officials say Annette Vaughn was
SMALL AND BIG CHANGES FOR DOLLYWOOD GOING INTO 39th SEASON
Crews at Dollywood are preparing to open for its 39th season next month. Visitors will notice some changes. Guests will enter through a QR code
RESCUE CREWS HELP DRIVER AFTER VEHICLE GOES OFF THE SIDE OF SIGNAL MOUNTAIN
Around 3 p.m. today, emergency crews rescued a driver who went off the side of Signal Mountain on W Road. Waldens Ridge Emergency Service (WRES)
SECURITY UPDATED AT COALFIELD SCHOOL
Coalfield School announces a new security feature to enhance the safety of the students and staff. The main entrance now includes an on-camera system with
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS ANNOUNCED FOR FALLEN MEIGS COUNTY DEPUTY
Funeral arrangements have been announced for fallen Meigs County Deputy Robert “RJ” Leonard. A public visitation will be held Monday, February 19, 2024, from 4
BODYCAM FOOTAGE RELEASED OF FATAL BLOUNT COUNTY DEPUTY SHOOTING – VIDEO LINK IN STORY
The Blount County Sheriff’s Office released body camera and dashcam video footage yesterday showing the moments leading up to the fatal shooting of Deputy Greg
WOMAN IDENTIFIED WHO DIED IN MEIGS COUNTY DEPUTY VEHICLE CRASH
Officials have named a woman who died in the back of a patrol car that a Meigs County deputy inadvertently drove into a river. The
PROPOSED TENNESSEE BILL WOULD FINE GUN OWNERS FOR NOT REPORTING LOST OR STOLEN FIREARMS
A proposed Tennessee bill would punish gun owners who do not report their gun has been lost or stolen within a specific amount of time.
BODY RECOVERED OF MISSING MEIGS COUNTY DEPUTY
Breaking News – Search crews tonight recovered the body of Meigs County Deputy Robert Leonard. Leonard went missing after arresting a woman Wednesday night. Based