The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced that 22 entities will receive $18.9 million in total grant funding to replace eligible medium- and heavy-duty vehicles with alternate-fuel (e.g., propane, natural gas, hybrid) or all-electric vehicles (EVs). The 22 projects will involve the replacement of a total of 81 vehicles with 35 all-electric, …
 BOWMAN, MARION A Age: 62 Class: NON SENTENCED Race/Sex: W/M Intake Date: 02/27/2026 02:00 AM City: WHITWELL Arrested By Department: SOUTH PITTSBURG POLICE DEPT Arrested By Officer: SPPD ROLLINS Release Date: 02/27/2026 07:55 AM  Charge Bond PUBLIC INTOXICATION 500  BRYANT, BILLIE F Age: …
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. …
 GUTHRIE, MICHAEL W Age: 43 Class: Race/Sex: W/M Intake Date: 02/25/2026 01:51 PM City: SEQUATCHIE Arrested By Department: MARION COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE Arrested By Officer: A.GAMBLE Release Date:  Charge Bond VIOLATION OF PROBATION (GS) 0 FAILURE TO APPEAR SESSIONS 0 VIOLATION OF PROBATION …
Tennessee American Water has announced its 2025 summary of investments for system improvements, totaling more than $42 million in water system upgrades throughout its service area across Tennessee. “Delivering safe, clean and reliable water service requires consistent, proactive investment in our systems,” said Grant Evitts, President of Tennessee American Water. “These investments are focused on strengthening reliability, modernizing …
Chief Kenneth Seagraves of the Powells Crossroads Police Department had a domestic call at approximately 10 pm on Thursday, February 19. This resulted in a vehicle being taken and a brief pursuit. Thanks to the technologies available through the 12th Judicial District Drug Task Force drone program, the suspect was apprehended hiding in a heavily …
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% …
Chattanooga State’s Kimball campus will be hosting an Open House on April 16 from 3:30-6:00 PM CST. This event is designed to connect prospective students, families, and community members with Chattanooga State Kimball programs, faculty, and student resources. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the campus, learn about academic and workforce programs, and explore …
 BAKER, ANTHONY D Age: 24 Class: NON SENTENCED Race/Sex: W/M Intake Date: 02/15/2026 03:10 PM City: SOUTH PITTSBURG Arrested By Department: NEW HOPE POLICE DEPT Arrested By Officer: CHARLES HOBBS Release Date: 02/15/2026 05:11 PM  Charge Bond UNREGISTERED MOTOR VEHICLE 1500 DRIVING ON REVOKED SUSPENDED …
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 …
