Nearly half of men in their 50s experience benign prostatic hyperplasia or enlarged prostate. Erlanger Health now offers a new treatment in Chattanooga using artificial intelligence and robotics. The HYDROS robotic system combines AI planning, real-time ultrasound, and a robotic waterjet to accurately remove excess prostate tissue, avoiding heat and preserving essential structures. Left untreated, …
Tennessee’s unemployment rate dipped in June, matching its lowest point of the year, according to data released by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.5% in June, down one-tenth of a percentage point from the previous month and unchanged from June 2025.
The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services marks the fourth anniversary of the 988 Lifeline with a new Tennessee-specific brand for outreach. Since July 2022, the 988 Lifeline has handled nearly 300,000 calls, texts, and chats from Tennesseans in crisis. Learn more at TN.gov/988. Call 988 for support.
At 7:00 AM Wednesday morning, Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to I-24 west for a report of a semi-truck on fire, hauling FedEx packages. During their respondence, two firemen observed an accident on the eastbound side that had rearended. The two firemen assisted and EMS was called. The Jasper Fire Department responded to the semi …
A woman already at the center of Bledsoe County’s sweeping animal‑hoarding investigation is now facing an additional criminal charge—this time involving the welfare of a person found inside her home. Newly obtained court records show Caroline Ruth Adkins has been charged not only with aggravated animal cruelty, but also with abuse of a vulnerable person. …
Darren Nunley, the angler who set the new Tennessee State Record for largemouth bass earlier this year, died Monday (July 13) at his home in Whitwell. Darren will be remembered for catching the new state record largemouth bass, which weighed 15.75 pounds. The TWRA reports that Nunley caught this impressive fish on February 28 while …
Here’s a recording of the City of South Pittsburg’s monthly meeting for July 2026. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.
Christopher “Brian” Janeway of Marion County has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for providing methamphetamine that led to a fatal overdose. He admitted guilt for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and reckless homicide. Authorities tracked the overdose back to Janeway during their investigation, leading to his arrest for possessing meth. Additional drug charges were …
A group of Grundy Countians have achieved their dream after years of work: the county now has Tennessee’s largest ADA inclusive park located in Coalmont. Mountain Play Outside Park that opened last Friday, features custom ADA compliant equipment, including zip lines with secure seats, padded turf, wheelchair-accessible swings, shaded slides, a toddler area, and a …
Deputies and animal welfare officials are investigating a suspected animal hoarding case at Caroline Ruth Atkins’ property in Bledsoe County. Atkins, previously charged with animal cruelty in 2019 after authorities recovered 170 dogs and 60 cats from her Pikeville home, is again under scrutiny. More than 160 dogs and more than 40 cats were reportedly …
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