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Tennessee Attorney General Challenges Birthright Citizenship in the United States Supreme Court
Tennessee's Attorney General, joined by attorneys general in 24 other states, has filed a brief with the United States Supreme Court, urging the Court to clarify that the Fourteenth Amendment's Citize...
Ronni Chase Oct 28, 2025
TDOC launches Halloween Compliance checks Statewide
On Halloween, probation and parole officers with the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) will carry out Operation Blackout, a statewide compliance operation targeting sex offenders under TDOC su...
Ronni Chase Oct 28, 2025
Aspen Institute names Roane State as top 200 U.S. community college eligible for 2027 $1 Million Aspen Prize
The Aspen Institute named Roane State as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation's premier recognition of high achie...
Ronni Chase Oct 28, 2025
Crossville PD Sgt. Samantha Seay Graduates SELA
PRESS RELEASE - For Immediate Release Tuesday, October 28, 2025 CROSSVILLE, TN - The Crossville Police Department is proud to announce the graduation of Sergeant Samantha Seay, from the Southeastern L...
Ronni Chase Oct 28, 2025
Tennessee State Parks to Hold Public Meetings on Site Management Plans
Tennessee State Parks will hold public meetings across the state in the coming weeks to discuss site management plans. The meetings are an opportunity to hear more about the plans from each park's sta...
Ronni Chase Oct 28, 2025
Michigan Couple Arrested in Fentress County Plead Guilty to Aggravated Child Abuse and Neglect, Sentenced to 10 years
A Michigan couple arrested last year in Fentress County, Tennessee will spend a decade behind bars after pleading guilty to child abuse and neglect. Authorities began investigating Jason and Jessica K...
Ronni Chase Oct 27, 2025
Former Harriman Councilman a No-Show in Court Monday, Arrest Warrant Issued
An arrest warrant was issued for former Harriman City Councilman Brian Frost who failed to show up in court on Monday. His bond was also doubled to $20,000. Brian Frost was indicted for tampering with...
Ronni Chase Oct 27, 2025
SCAM ALERT: Cumberland County Sheriff's Office Warns of Jury Duty Phone Scam
The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office is warning residents of a re-emerging phone scam involving fraudulent claims related to missed federal jury duty. Scammers are impersonating law enforcement offi...
Ronni Chase Oct 27, 2025
Apply for Tennessee Promise Scholarship by November 3
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) is encouraging all high school seniors to apply for the Tennessee Promise scholarship before the November 3 deadline. Tennessee Promise is a last-dolla...
Ronni Chase Oct 27, 2025
Tennessee's Graduation Rate Breaks Record Again at 92.3 Percent
The Tennessee Department of Education has announced the 2024-25 statewide graduation rate is 92.3 percent, breaking the previous record achieved in the 2023-24 school year at 92.1 percent. Eighty-two ...
Ronni Chase Oct 27, 2025