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On Tuesday, June 17, Special Agents assigned to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s State Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Homeland Security Investigations, along with deputies from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, arrested Payton Dean Corbitt, 28, of Bridgeport, on three counts of Dissemination or Public Display of Child Sexual Abuse Material. Corbitt was …
As temperatures continue to rise, it’s essential to remember that heat can have a significant impact on our health. This is especially true for kids, older adults, and our furry friends. Stay hydrated Wear light clothing Take breaks in the shade Never leave kids or pets in cars Know the warning signs of heat illness …
On June 23, 2025, at approximately 11:00 P.M., officers with the Scottsboro Police Department were conducting a safety checkpoint in the 2100 block of AL Hwy 79. During the checkpoint, officers made contact with a vehicle driven by Rachel Gatlin, with a male passenger identified as Brandon Evers. After Gatlin was unable to provide the …
Drivers heading into Chattanooga on Monday morning encountered a sign displayed on the McBrien Road overpass. Protesters displayed letters spelling out “ICE WILL COME FOR US ALL” along with several American flags for traffic on Interstate 24 to see. The signs remained up for just a few hours before the group removed the letters by …
Tennessee’s unemployment rate remained steady at 3.5% last month and continues to track well below the national rate, according to the latest data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in May was unchanged from the previous month. A year ago, it was 3.2%. Tennessee’s unemployment rate …
There are various resources available to help SNAP customers find employment and training opportunities. New guidelines impose time limits on benefits for able-bodied adults without dependents if they fail to meet work requirements. Jobs4TN.Gov, SNAP E&T from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, and TNReconnect are some of the options available to support …
Whitwell Police Press Release:Â Incident: Kidnapping Incident Date: June 17, 2025 Incident time: 1200 hours Incident location: 1400 North Main Street On June 19, 2025, at approximately 10:25 AM, Whitwell Police responded to a call for service involving a missing juvenile. Police spoke with the reporting party, identified as Stacy Shyann Childress. Childress advised police …
After heavy rain and flooding shut down Manchester’s Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival last weekend, organizers say they are now providing 100% refunds, rather than the previously offered 75%. “We want you to know that we’re still listening and actively discussing plans to improve The Farm that we love so much,” say festival organizers in a Facebook post. “At this time, …
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) appeared before the Joint Government Operations Committee on June 18, 2025, to present the license fee increase previously approved by the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission (TFWC). After hearing numerous verbal commitments from committee members to seek alternative funding for wildlife conservation, TWRA Executive Director Jason Maxedon decided to …
A member of the Grundy County Board of Education resigned on Wednesday in response to reactions over teacher bonuses. County Mayor Michael Brady announced that Dr. David Dickerson’s resignation is effective immediately. Dickerson’s resignation follows the school board’s decision to reject a state-funded $320,000 one-time bonus offer from the state of Tennessee for local school …
