An undercover joint operation by special agents with TBI’s Human Trafficking Unit, the Tennessee Human Trafficking Task Force, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Collegedale Police Department, the Cleveland Police Department, The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, the 10th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, and the 11th Judicial District Attorney’s Office has …
Tennessee judges strike down 2 gun laws, ruling them unconstitutional
In Tennessee, a three-judge panel struck down two gun laws on Monday. This will make it legal to carry a firearm in a public park, and it does away with the “Intent to go Armed” law. The judges at the Gibson County Chancery Court ruled these two laws unconstitutional, saying they violated the 2nd Amendment. …
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 …
Unemployment Rates Rise in Area Counties
New data released by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development show that the school break and other seasonal changes in employment increased unemployment rates in most Tennessee counties in July. While the statewide rate is adjusted to account for seasonal impacts on employment, county rates are not. Unemployment rates increased from June to …
2025 Labor Day Marks Final Major Summer Holiday Boating Weekend
Labor Day weekend is Aug. 30-Sept. 1 (this week), the final major weekend of the 2025 summer boating season. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) reminds all Tennesseans and visitors to wear life jackets and boat safely and responsibly. The TWRA wants all visitors to the waterways to have an enjoyable time. However, TWRA officers …
August 25 High School Football Rankings
Class 1A South Pittsburg (18), 180 points; Record: 0-0; Last week: No. 1 McKenzie, 153 points; Record: 0-1; Last week: No. 2 Oliver Springs, 130 points; Record: 1-0; Last week: No. 7 Coalfield, 123 points; Record: 0-1; Last week: No. 3 Eagleville, 100 points; Record: 0-1; Last week: No. 4 Dresden, 90 points; Record: 0-1; …
Marion County Educator Named “Teacher of the Year”
The Marion County Board of Education would like to congratulate Mrs. Ashley Mosley, a kindergarten teacher at Jasper Elementary School. Last week, she was recognized as the grand division winner for East Tennessee. All Teacher of the Year finalists will serve on the department’s Teacher Advisory Council for the duration of the 2025-26 school year. This council …
Local Road Construction Update
MARION COUNTY SR-2 (DIXIE LEE AVE.) Utility Work both directions from LM 30.59 to LM 30.74: Flagger-assisted lane closures on SR-2(Dixie Lee Ave) at the Sullivan’s Landing TWRA Boat ramp. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, arrow board/message boards, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present through Wednesday from 9 am – 2 …