The special session at the state Capitol was abruptly halted Wednesday after police forcibly removed several protestors from the audience. The disruption occurred during a hearing on House Bill 6001, which aims to criminalize the adoption of sanctuary city policies, establish an immigration enforcement division within the Department of Public Safety, and restrict non-citizens to …
Missing Tennessee juvenile found in Nashville, man charged with trafficking
Due to a human trafficking investigation, a missing juvenile female from West Tennessee was found, TBI says. Torrance Lamon Cosby, 48, was charged with one count of trafficking for a commercial sex act and one count of felon in possession of a firearm. TBI agents saw that the missing female was posted on sites known to advertise …
Thornton Loses Lawsuit Against Two Marion County Residents
A court ruling has resulted in a significant loss for developer John “Thunder” Thornton, who sued Marion County residents Joey Blevins and Ronnie Kennedy over their criticism of his River Gorge Ranch Development. Blevins and Kennedy expressed concerns about the development above abandoned coal mines, which Thornton claimed were false. The judge dismissed Thornton’s claim …
Road Construction in the Area as of 1/28/25
BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-30 and SR-443, the grading, drainage, stream relocation, widening, and resurfacing on Summer City Road: The contractor will be performing grade work and widening on Summer City Road in Bledsoe County. This work will narrow the lanes at LM 2.0 and LM 4.3 and will leave both lanes open to traffic. Please slow down …
After an Investigation in Jackson County Alabama Man Sentenced to Federal Prison
After an investigation by the Jackson County Alabama Sheriff’s Office and the FBI, on January 24, 2025, James C. Thompson, 72, formerly of Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, was sentenced to 20 years in prison For Transportation of a Minor In Interstate Commerce with the Intent to Engage in Sexual Activity. The sentencing occurred in the United …
Dunlap Airpark Breaks Ground on First Phase of Main Hangar Area
Dunlap Airpark officially broke ground on its first phase of development, which will feature a state-of-the-art main hangar area. The new facility, located off John Burch Road, includes a 3,100-foot runway, private hangar lots, residential lots, a main hangar, a fixed base operations center, a workshop, and a new RV park nestled around a picturesque …
Grundy County Man Missing for Nearly Five Years
In a case that is still open, Joshua David Day went missing from Grundy County, TN, on July 24th, 2020. Day was described as a 32-year-old white male, 5′ 9″ tall, 125 lbs, with brown hair and blue eyes. On July 24th, 2020, Josh went 4-wheeler riding around Raven’s Point in Grundy County with friends. …
Scottsboro Police Officer Arrested
An off-duty officer with the Scottsboro Police Department was arrested after a domestic dispute on Monday morning. An SPD spokesperson says 32-year-old Patrick W. Pereira, of Section, Alabama, is charged with domestic violence in the third degree. Details of what led to his arrest have not been released. After a preliminary investigation, Pereira was arrested …
Outbuilding Destroyed by Fire, but Home Saved
On Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 8:34 AM, Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to an outbuilding fire on Scratch Ankle Rd. Sequatchie Volunteer Fire Department and Jasper Highlands Fire also responded to assist. Upon arrival, the building was fully engulfed and had caught the roof of the nearby home on fire. Firemen quickly extinguished the …
Multiple People Injured in Sequatchie County Crash
On Friday, January 24, 2025, the Dunlap Fire Department and other emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle accident on Hwy 127 North near the Bledsoe County line. The driver of one of the vehicles required extrication. Firefighters used the Hurst hydraulic spreaders to open the driver’s door. Firemen then assisted Puckett EMS and Bledsoe County …