ADKINS, KRISTIN L Age: 33 Class: NON SENTENCED Race/Sex: W/F Intake Date: 04/17/2026 02:03 AM City: TRACY CITY Arrested By Department: MARION COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE Arrested By Officer: R. RODERICK Release Date: 04/17/2026 03:02 AM Charge Bond FAILURE TO APPEAR SESSIONS 3000 BLEVINS, NOAH …
Two Men Charged in Bledsoe County after Break In at Convenience Store
Two men are charged with burglary and vandalism after the Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Office says they broke into a convenience store in Spring City. Sheriff Jimmy Morris says deputies responded to a business alarm at the Get-N-Place on State Hwy 248 last week. When deputies arrived, they found the business had been broken into and …
Alabama Gov. Ivey Signs New Rules
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed House Bill 527 into law, providing tax relief through an overtime pay deduction and a temporary grocery tax break. The measure, sponsored by James Lomax and carried in the Senate by Arthur Orr, allows workers to deduct up to $1,000 in qualified overtime income from state taxes for tax years …
TSSAA Approves New Athletic Transfer Rules
Late last week, the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) updated its bylaws in preparation for this change, which was enacted by state legislation in February. The revised rule removes a long-standing restriction but applies solely to first-time transfers. Despite the easing of transfer limitations, recruiting regulations will remain unchanged and are expected to receive …
Roadwork in Marion County
MARION COUNTY I-24 TDOT Contractor westbound from MM 162 to MM 161.4: Big Woody’s Tree Service will be performing mechanical tree and brush removal 04/20/26 – 04/24/26 from 7 PM to 6 AM. Contractor SDM Traffic Plan will be closing Lane # 2 in the westbound direction. Eastbound will not be affected. MARION COUNTY I-24 [137-138.2] …
Tennessee Unemployment Up Slightly in February
Tennessee’s unemployment rate continues to track well below the national average, according to the latest data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. In February, Tennessee’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.6%, up slightly from the previous month and from one year ago, when the rate was 3.5%. Despite the uptick, Tennessee continues …
Richard Hardy Memorial School Centennial Celebration is Saturday
The celebrating of 100 years at Richard Hardy Memorial School, and school leaders would love for you to join them for this very special Centennial Celebration! Date: April 18, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Come enjoy a fun-filled day with: Open House Art Show Vendors Food Trucks Alumni Softball Game Live Entertainment Activities …
New Kratom Law wates on Governor Lee’s Approval
A bill proposing the prohibition of kratom, also referred to as “gas station heroin” in Tennessee, is awaiting Governor Lee’s approval before becoming law. The legislation seeks to regulate and, in many instances, criminalize the possession, sale, and distribution of kratom—a substance frequently available at gas stations and smoke shops. Should the bill be enacted, …
New Tennessee School Voucher Bill Approved
The Tennessee school voucher expansion bill was approved by the Senate on Thursday, April 16. An amendment to the legislation increases the number of Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarships from 20,000 to 35,000. Ultimately, the Senate voted to adopt the House’s version of the bill rather than its own proposal, which would have expanded vouchers to …
Deceased Law Enforcement Officer Funeral Procession to travle through Dunlap
On Friday, April 17, 2026, a large funeral procession for Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Landon Faulkner will be traveling through Dunlap. They expect significant traffic delays. The procession is expected sometime around or after 1:00 PM. West Valley Road will be closed to through traffic from Cordell Dr. to John Burch Rd. Please expect …




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