Author Archives: Ronni Chase

Tennessee's ban on Kratom (KRAY-tum), often pronounced KRAT-tum, goes into effect on July 1st. It's described as a psychoactive preparation for muscle pain, depression, fatigue and various other medic...

Governor Bill Lee has signed Senate Joint Resolution 1051 (SJR 1051), officially recognizing November 2026 as Veterans Month in Tennessee to honor the service and sacrifice of Tennessee's more than 44...

The Tennessee Highway Patrol investigated only one traffic fatality statewide during the 2026 Memorial Day holiday travel period, according to preliminary results. This is a significant decrease from ...

A Morgan County grand jury has indicted inmate Reginald C. Steed for fatally stabbing Correctional Officer Dustin Pedigo in February. Steed is charged with first-degree murder and unlawful weapon in a...

Tennessee's 2026 Bobby Wilson Free Fishing Day is set for Saturday, June 6. All state residents and visitors of any age may fish for free without a license in Tennessee's public waters. Additionally, ...

A former Crossville DJ has been sentenced to 55 years in federal prison for conspiring to sexually exploit children. Joseph "Josh" Brandon, 50, of Knoxville, formerly of Crossville, and Michael David ...

A semi-truck driver suffered minor injuries late Saturday night after crashing his big rig into an overpass support pillar in Putnam County. It happened around 11pm on I-40 near Exit 273. The Putnam C...

The Algood Police Police Department has issued a Wildlife Alert after a black bear was spotted in Putnam County near Dogwood Lane and Phillips Cemetery Road. The bear has been seen going through trash...

Stone Memorial High School is welcoming home Stone Boston who has been named as the new Head Boys Soccer Coach. Boston began his soccer career at SMHS and graduated Class of 2020. He has been dedicate...

Cumberland County High School has announced that four educators are retiring this year. They are: Mr. Mike DiBiccaro, who is retiring from his second career. He served our country in the US Navy and t...