A potential new Tennessee state record largemouth bass is currently under official review. Darren Nunley, an angler from Sequatchie County, landed the 15.75-pound bass—measured on certified scales—at Nickajack Lake in Marion County on the morning of February 28, 2026. If ratified, this specimen would surpass Gabe Keen’s standing state record by approximately half a pound. …
On Monday, February 23, 2026, the Dunlap Police Department, the Office of Courtney Lynch, District Attorney General, 12th Judicial District, and the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office worked together to investigate a vehicle burglary at Campbell’s Tree Service. Their investigation led to the arrest of Jeffery Lawrence Williams and the recovery of over $3,000 worth of …
All but four Tennessee counties recorded unemployment rates below 5% in December, according to new Ninety-one counties reported unemployment rates below 5%, while the other four counties had rates of 5% or greater, with the highest rate at 5.7%. Local Counties: Bledsoe County: 3.2% in November; 2.9% in December Grundy County: 5.3% in November; 4% …
Recently the Dunlap Police Department had a report of a Bitcoin scam of individuals pretending to be a deputy from the Hamilton County Sheriff Office. NO LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY WILL EVER ASK FOR CASHAPP MONEY OR BITCOIN. A local business has a bitcoin transfer machine; these are not ATMs. Note these are NOT currently illegal. …
Tennessee lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow school superintendents to be elected instead of appointed. The current law authorizes school boards to appoint directors of schools. This bill would let a county or city that runs a school system choose to have an elected superintendent. Many years ago this is the way superintendents were elected …
A new Tennessee House bill proposes allowing EMS stations to install baby box drop-offs for safe infant surrender, expanding the state’s Safe Haven Law. Currently, newborns can be surrendered at hospitals, clinics, fire departments, law enforcement agencies, and other staffed locations within 45 days of birth without prosecution. The bill would add ambulance stations as …
A recent Tennessee law makes it possible for facility dogs to accompany victims and witnesses in courtrooms throughout the state as they give testimony. Before this legislation, only select judicial districts allowed facility dogs during courtroom proceedings and forensic interviews. Now, any jurisdiction may permit these trained animals if approved by the presiding judge. The …
“Get Alarmed, TN!” is a grant-funded fire safety education and smoke alarm installation program administered by the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO). Launched in November 2012, the program distributes fire safety education and 10-year sealed battery smoke alarms to participating fire departments. The fire departments then deliver the education and install smoke alarms in at-risk homes …
Chattanooga Lookouts tickets for opening week will be available soon. Fans can purchase tickets for the inaugural games at the new Erlanger Park starting Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 10:00am. The first home games are scheduled from April 14 to April 19, when the Lookouts face off against the Montgomery Biscuits. Buy tickets online here. …
Replacement Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Benefits (SNAP) may be an option for current SNAP recipients who lost food due to power outage or household misfortune. To request replacement benefits, SNAP customers must submit a signed affidavit to the Tennessee Department of Human Services. The affidavit can be downloaded from the “Disaster Related Emergency Assistance” webpage on …
