The Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Office announces the completion of Operation Rural Reset, a several months-long narcotics investigations targeting fentanyl and methamphetamine distribution throughout Bledsoe County. This operation was initiated in response to increased drug trafficking activity affecting multiple communities throughout the county. Throughout the investigation, detectives executed multiple search warrants, conducted surveillance operations, narcotics purchases, …
Tennessee may soon have a new license plate supporting childhood cancer, but at least 1,000 preorders are required before it becomes available. The Childhood Cancer Organization and The Grayson Foundation are working together to make these plates a reality. As of Tuesday, December 16, there are only 610 preorders and the deadline is January 6, …
The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $1.25 billion for Wednesday night’s drawing after lottery officials said no ticket matched all six numbers drawn Monday night. The U.S. has seen more than a dozen lottery jackpot prizes exceed $1 billion since 2016. Here is a look at the 3 largest U.S. jackpots won and …
The new year will bring a new set of laws to Tennessee come Jan. 1, 2026. This follows the array of laws that took effect in the state on July 1, right after the conclusion of the 2025 legislative session. THC and hemp in Tennessee: The Alcoholic Beverage Commission takes over as the regulator for hemp sales …
The Tennessee Department of Education (department) released the ACT state results and participation rate for the graduating class of 2025. Thanks to the efforts of schools and districts encouraging student participation on the ACT, the overall statewide participation rate for the 2025 graduating class was 99 percent. The state average composite ACT score was 19.3 …
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) marks a pivotal next step in the state’s TN Direct Admissions pilot by sending more than 45,000 personalized college admission letters—signed by Governor Bill Lee—to eligible Tennessee high school seniors in the Class of 2026. Eligible students can expect to receive their TN Direct Admissions letters this week in mailboxes across …
Gas prices across the state fluctuated slightly higher over last week, but fell through the weekend to only a penny more expensive than last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $2.57 which is 12 cents less expensive than one month ago and six cents less than one year ago. “Right now, Tennesseans are seeing the cheapest gas prices in four years,” …
We have updated information on a police pursuit that began in Georgian and ended in Jasper, TN. On Sunday December 7th at approximately 11:30pm, Dade County Deputies were conducting traffic enforcement in Wildwood, when they observed a vehicle with an equipment violation exit Interstate 24 West onto Highway 299. When Deputies attempted to stop the …
On December 11, 2025, in the afternoon hours, Sequatchie County Detectives attempted to stop a stolen pick-up truck they observed on Deerhead Rd in the Fredonia Mountain community, leading to a vehicle pursuit onto a very secluded and rough terrain road and to a location where the truck was unable to travel any further. The …
Blood Assurance is facing an emergency need for donations after a sudden spike in trauma cases across the region. The increase in emergency situations has significantly strained the nonprofit’s already thin supply. The holiday season is historically one of the most challenging times of the year for blood collection. Hospitals often experience higher demand for …
