Police in Bledsoe County are searching for a man who allegedly shot David Angel, 58, on Saturday, May 31. Police in Pikeville say they believe Michael S. Simmons, 45, of Pikeville, is responsible for shooting Angel at the former Midnite Oil gas station north of Pikeville on US Highway 127. If you have information that …
Residents across Alabama are experiencing a significant increase in vehicle tag renewal fees, with some reporting hikes of over $100. The rise is attributed to a change in the assessment company used by the state to evaluate vehicle market values. Residents can review their registration forms to see how market values have fluctuated over the …
The state is seeking a new location to construct a mental hospital, replacing the one at Moccasin Bend in Chattanooga. The current facility cannot be expanded due to plans to develop The Bend as a historic park. A 160-acre site along Tunnel Blvd. in Eastdale, Hamilton County, is no longer under consideration. Officials will continue …
The Tennessee Highway Patrol says a 46-year-old man from Georgia was the driver of a car hauler that caught fire while traveling through Marion County late Wednesday morning. Â The unnamed man was injured during the incident. A preliminary report indicates the 2005 Freightliner was carrying several cars while traveling west on I-24 near mile marker …
On Tuesday morning, June 3, 2025, at 8:19 AM, the Dunlap Fire Department responded to a semi-truck fire on Hwy 111 northbound going up Cagle Mountain below the waterfalls. Piney Volunteer Fire Department also responded as mutual aid with their tanker.  Sequatchie County Sheriff’s deputies and Sequatchie County EMA also responded for assistance at the …
In January, following a referral from the Department of Disability and Aging, agents began investigating allegations of financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult. During the investigation, agents developed information indicating that from August to November 2024, Jaliyah Truss, age 29, a caregiver with TennCare’s CHOICES program, used the victim’s bank card to make more than …
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is planning to construct a new pumped storage facility in Jackson County, Alabama. The proposed location is near Pisgah and Flat Rock on the western edge of Sand Mountain, with an expected generation capacity of up to 1,600 megawatts. Additionally, TVA is evaluating the potential for expansion at Raccoon Mountain …
Press Release from the Grundy County Sheriff’s Department: We are aware of recent reports regarding a lawsuit filed against the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office in connection with an in-custody death that was released by the news media. It is essential to provide the community with accurate information about the incident involving Ronnie Ledbetter. During a …
A chief detective with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office is facing felony charges following an investigation by TBI special agents. At the request of the 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, TBI special agents began investigating suspicions about forged signatures on the Sex Offender Registry forms. Robert “Gene” Hargis, age 54, served as the Sex …
The Tennessee Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday on whether Grundy County can prevent a private company from operating a sand mine. The state attorney general supported the county’s position. Tinsley Sand & Gravel received a state permit in 2021 to operate the Clouse Hill Sand Quarry in Grundy County. However, in 2022, the county objected, …
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