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 GUTHRIE, MICHAEL W Age: 43 Class: Race/Sex: W/M Intake Date: 02/25/2026 01:51 PM City: SEQUATCHIE Arrested By Department: MARION COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE Arrested By Officer: A.GAMBLE Release Date:  Charge Bond VIOLATION OF PROBATION (GS) 0 FAILURE TO APPEAR SESSIONS 0 VIOLATION OF PROBATION …
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has revealed questionable financial activity involving the executive director of Skills Training and Rehabilitation Services Incorporated (STARS, Inc.), a nonprofit organization located in Pikeville, Tennessee, that provides residential and vocational services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Investigators determined the executive director submitted fabricated invoices that resulted …
Tennessee American Water has announced its 2025 summary of investments for system improvements, totaling more than $42 million in water system upgrades throughout its service area across Tennessee. “Delivering safe, clean and reliable water service requires consistent, proactive investment in our systems,” said Grant Evitts, President of Tennessee American Water. “These investments are focused on strengthening reliability, modernizing …
On February 25, 2026, at approximately 8:00 PM, officers with the Scottsboro Police Department responded to a residence on Perry Street in reference to a call for service. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the homeowner. While speaking at the door, officers detected the odor of marijuana coming from inside the home. Officers then conducted …
Congratulations to Class of 2028 Marion County Warrior football player Quincy Mills for receiving an invitation to compete in the Under Armour All-American football camp series in Atlanta on March 15, 2026. Mills played multiple positions for the Warriors in the 2025 season, mainly serving as a wide receiver and corner back, helping his team …
A new Consumer Affairs analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows Tennessee ranks among the worst states in the country for dangerous drivers. According to the data, Tennessee ranks eighth nationwide for the worst drivers across all age groups. Experts explain that while dangerous driving cannot be attributed to just one …
A theft suspect captured by the Scottsboro Police Department on Monday was also found to have methamphetamine on him at the time of his arrest. According to Scottsboro Police, a call came in around 10:30am from a business in the 500 block of W. Willow Street alerting authorities to the suspect. Officers were told he …
Slygo Road in nearby Dade County, Georgia is set to be closed for several months as the bridge that takes the road over I-24 is replaced, according to GDOT. The bridge is located near the Interstate 24 and I-59 split in the northern part of the county near Wildwood. The current bridge was built in …
A last-minute amendment may have just widened the field. Tennessee lawmakers in the Senate advanced a bill on Monday that would let certain private school students try out for sports at their zoned public high schools, with an important amendment added. Read the bill’s summary and current status here. Originally, the bill required that the …
State gas prices continue to fluctuate, moving three cents more expensive, on average, over last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $2.55 which is four cents more expensive than one month ago and 19 cents less than one year ago, according to AAA. “The state gas price average continues to move within a fairly steady …
