The Tennessee Senate passed a bill allowing schools to display historical documents such as the Ten Commandments, sparking debate along party lines. Republicans view the Ten Commandments as historically significant, while Democrats argue the bill blurs church-state boundaries. SB 0303 permits schools to display documents like the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and state …
 ADCOCK, JAMES C Age: 47 Class: Race/Sex: W/M Intake Date: 03/18/2026 02:21 PM City: BRYAN Arrested By Department: NEW HOPE POLICE DEPT Arrested By Officer: T.HOBBS Release Date:  Charge Bond DRIVING ON REVOKED SUSPENDED LICENSE 2000  ALBAN, JONATHAN B Age: 39 …
The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) is providing statewide information following more than 30 fatal overdoses statewide, since October 2025, associated with a newly identified opioid known as cychlorphine. Cychlorphine is a synthetic opioid, 10 times more potent than fentanyl and associated with more than 1,633 fatal overdoses (TDH provisional data) in Tennessee in 2024. Opioid overdoses …
Tennessee legislators are moving forward with a proposal to amend the state’s death penalty statute to include offenses beyond first-degree murder convictions, particularly in cases of child rape. Currently, Tennessee law limits capital punishment to individuals convicted of first-degree murder. The proposed bill seeks to extend eligibility for the death penalty to certain child rape …
Press Release: Â On March 18, 2026, School Resource Officers (SROs) at North Middle School successfully intervened in two separate incidents involving threats of violence. Due to the rapid response of law enforcement and school administration, both situations were contained without incident. Details of the Incidents The events unfolded as follows: Initial Threat: SRO Bobby Long …
The Scottsboro City Board of Education has issued a notification to families following the receipt of threatening messages via Snapchat directed at students at Scottsboro Junior High School, which triggered an immediate police investigation and the implementation of enhanced security protocols. In a letter distributed to families on Monday evening, Superintendent Jennifer Williams reported that …
Tennessee gas prices rose an additional 31 cents, on average, over last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $3.34 which is 82 cents more expensive than one month ago and 63 cents more than one year ago. Spring Break season is here as the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped nearly 25 …
The Marion County Election Commission is preparing for a large ballot when it comes to the May 5, 2026, primary. Click on the link to see each precinct’s ballot. https://marionvotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Ballot-Paper-w-withdrawals-fix.pdf
On Saturday around 3 p.m., emergency personnel responded Foster Falls Park for a search and rescue for an injured man. Foster Falls Volunteer Fire Department, Park Rangers, Marion County Rescue, Coalmont Cave & Cliff Rescue Tracy City Fire & Rescue, Sewanee Fire Rescue and Puckett EMS responded to the scene. After a lengthy hike into …
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