Tennessee’s unemployment rate continues to track well below the national average, according to the latest data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. In February, Tennessee’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.6%, up slightly from the previous month and from one year ago, when the rate was 3.5%. Despite the uptick, Tennessee continues …
A bill proposing the prohibition of kratom, also referred to as “gas station heroin” in Tennessee, is awaiting Governor Lee’s approval before becoming law. The legislation seeks to regulate and, in many instances, criminalize the possession, sale, and distribution of kratom—a substance frequently available at gas stations and smoke shops. Should the bill be enacted, …
The Tennessee school voucher expansion bill was approved by the Senate on Thursday, April 16. An amendment to the legislation increases the number of Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarships from 20,000 to 35,000. Ultimately, the Senate voted to adopt the House’s version of the bill rather than its own proposal, which would have expanded vouchers to …
ANDRY, SHAWNA N Age: 54 Class: DETAINEE Race/Sex: W/F Intake Date: 04/14/2026 03:48 AM City: SOUTH PITTSBURG Arrested By Department: SOUTH PITTSBURG POLICE DEPT Arrested By Officer: T FLETCHER Release Date: 04/14/2026 08:12 AM Charge Bond FELONY EVADING 1000 OPEN CONTAINER 0 DUI 0 CALVERT, EUGENE L …
According to data from GasBuddy, the app that tracks gas prices around the U.S. reports regular grade gasoline has fallen 15.6 cents over the last week. Gas prices have dropped in the local area: Marion County’s lowest gas prices are at $3.43; Sequatchie County’s cheapest price is $3.86. Grundy County stands at $3.89, Bledsoe County …
CALHOUN, BRYAN A Age: 25 Class: DETAINEE Race/Sex: W/M Intake Date: 04/11/2026 11:42 PM City: SOUTH PITTSBURG Arrested By Department: SOUTH PITTSBURG POLICE DEPT Arrested By Officer: M. ROLLINS Release Date: Charge Bond DOMESTIC ASSAULT 3500 CHUBB, RODERICK A Age: 31 Class: …
Eighty-four of Tennessee’s 95 counties recorded unemployment rates below 5% in January even as most counties saw an uptick in their rates over the previous month, according to data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). Unemployment rates in 90 counties increased from December to January. Rates decreased in three counties and …
The USDA will be dropping hundreds of thousands of oral rabies vaccine baits across East Tennessee and North Georgia for the next couple of weeks. These are intended to slow the spread of rabies amongst wildlife, such as raccoons, coyotes, skunks, foxes, etc and are safe to be consumed by wildlife animals. Approximately 1.7 million …
BARRETT, MARISSA D Age: 22 Class: NON SENTENCED Race/Sex: W/F Intake Date: 04/07/2026 12:47 PM City: GUILD Arrested By Department: MARION COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE Arrested By Officer: Release Date: 04/07/2026 01:30 PM Charge Bond DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 0 BLAIR, TRIPP L Age: 26 …
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department warns about a phone scam targeting residents for personal data. If you get an unsolicited call asking for money, do not share any information. Current scams include: Claims of outstanding warrants resolved by payment Threats of arrest over unpaid fees Callers pretending to be companies requesting verification of your details …
