JASPER, Tenn. — Two Marion County women are facing felony charges after authorities accused them of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from a victim through unauthorized use of financial accounts, credit cards, and checks. According to court records, Veronica Jones and Crystal Crum were arrested following an investigation into alleged financial exploitation dating back …
A new Tennessee immigration law is facing a legal challenge from civil rights groups who argue the measure could lead to criminal charges and jail time for some immigrants who have lived in the state for decades. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), the ACLU of Tennessee, and the National Immigration Law Center have filed …
Tennessee motorists applying for an initial vehicle registration will soon face new documentation requirements under legislation approved by the Tennessee General Assembly. According to a notice issued by the Tennessee Department of Revenue, Public Chapter 954, passed in 2026, will require applicants seeking an initial registration for a motor vehicle that requires a license plate …
CVS pharmacies has officially filed a federal lawsuit challenging Tennessee’s newly signed Fair Rx Act. The legal battle could affect more than 100 CVS locations statewide — including stores serving local communities here in the Sequatchie Valley. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed the legislation into law last week. The measure is aimed at restricting companies …
The Marion County Commission met Tuesday evening, May 26, 2026, at the Lawson Building in Jasper for its regular monthly meeting–a meeting that was quite a bit shorter than most due to several commissioners being absent. The meeting was called to order following an invocation led by Commissioner Rollins and the Pledge of Allegiance. During …
Tennessee officials are continuing their legal battle against prediction market platform Kalshi, arguing the company’s sports-event contracts amount to illegal sports betting under state law. According to court filings and multiple published reports, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has appealed a federal court ruling that temporarily blocked the state from enforcing its sports wagering regulations …
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, …
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed following the deadly Mother’s Day 2025 crash on Interstate 75 in East Ridge that claimed three lives. The suit was filed by Heather Marie Huggins, whose husband, David Jeffrey Huggins, died in the crash. Named as defendants are Valparaiso Trucking Corporation, driver Joseph Antoinier, and three Amazon-affiliated companies. …
A Monteagle business owner has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the town’s police chief, who is running for Moore County Sheriff, alleging unlawful arrest, excessive force, conspiracy, and retaliation after a dispute over an unpaid repair bill. According to the complaint, the dispute began September 15, 2025, when plaintiff Rodney Lynn Kilgore, owner …
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is conducting an inquiry following the recent discovery of a deceased individual in Monteagle. The body was located Thursday, March 19, 2026, on Trussell Road in Monteagle. The Monteagle Police Department (MPD) has stated that the TBI has taken primary responsibility for this case and is collaborating closely with local …
