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Man faces attempted second degree murder charge in Crossville shooting; Victim dies later
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. — An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, detectives with the Crossville Police Department, and the 13th Judicial District Attorney General’s Office into a shooting Friday has resulted in an arrest. On Friday, August 22nd, at the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, authorities began investigating the shooting …
Sequatchie County teacher arrested after physically assaulting student
A Sequatchie County teacher has been arrested after physically assaulting a special needs student. On August 19, 2025, deputies with the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) were made aware of a student who was assaulted at Griffith Elementary School. The SCSO said upon further investigation, it was determined that teacher Holly Condra physically assaulted the …
ChattState Invests in Student Futures, Joins Network Advancing High-Value Credentials that Lead to Good Jobs and Bachelor’s Degrees
Chattanooga State Community College continues to affirm its ongoing commitment to its students. On Tuesday, the College announced it was chosen among 54 other institutions to join a cohort of community colleges investing in student outcomes alongside The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program. As a new member of the institute’s Unlocking Opportunity network, ChattState will …
A new tick breed has been found in Tennessee
With September almost here, tick and bug season is still prevalent. A new tick has made its way into the state of Tennessee. The longhorned tick originated from East Asia. The insect first integrated into countries like New Zealand and Australia. Now, the tick has been reported in 21 states, including Tennessee. The first sighting …
Paving on Sequatchie Mountain Road Wednesday; Expect delays
The Marion County Highway Department is advising motorists about road work that is happening Wednesday in the county. County officials say crews will be paving Sequatchie Mountain Road throughout the day. Drivers are asked to expect delays and use caution. Officials did not say when crews are expected to finish the work.
Pikeville’s Rigsby Volunteer Fire Dept. receives $10,000 grant
Nine volunteer fire departments across Tennessee are each receiving $10,000 grants through the State Farm Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program, in partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC). Pikeville, Tennessee’s Rigsby Volunteer Fire Department, is one of those recipients. Volunteer firefighters make up nearly 65 percent of the U.S. fire service, and many rural …
Robert Bateah sentenced to 12 years in 2022 murder of South Pittsburg man
The sentencing of Robert Bateah took place today. Bateah, who was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter and employing a firearm in the commission of a felony in the death of Kevin Hudson in South Pittsburg in April of 2022. Bateah and Hudson were business partners and owned the former Dragging Canoe Coffee shop in South …
TVA to buy power from nuclear plant to fuel data centers in Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia
The nation’s largest public utility plans to buy power from an upcoming advanced nuclear plant to help fuel Google data centers in Tennessee and Alabama, according to a deal announced Monday. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), California-based Kairos Power and Google say the agreement will deliver up to 50 megawatts of energy to the federal …
Tennessee’s 2025 Free Hunting Day set for August 23
NASHVILLE — Tennessee residents are allowed to hunt without a license on Saturday, Aug. 23, which coincides with the opening day of squirrel season. Free Hunting Day is an annual event provided by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) in hopes of increasing interest in hunting. Squirrel hunting is one of Tennessee’s oldest and favorite …
Trump administration provides update on Tennessee SNAP waivers
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is on the “Make America Healthy Again” train, aiming to disqualify some sodas from SNAP benefits and add healthier items. This initiative comes in the form of two waivers submitted to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Secretary Brooke Rollins, who is in town this week at the Tennessee State Fair …
