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TN's Spring Turkey Harvest 4th Highest on Record
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) reports the state's spring turkey hunting season resulted in a harvest of 34,990 birds, the fourth-highest reported harvest on record. It is the best har...
Ronni Chase Jun 11, 2026
Wild Turkey Summer Observation Survey Underway
As spring wraps up and summer approaches, the TWRA has announced that the 2026 wild turkey summer observation survey is underway. Survey participants help the TWRA monitor the state's wild turkey popu...
Ronni Chase Jun 11, 2026
Up to $5,000 Reward Offered for Pall Mall Murder Suspect
The U.S. Marshals Service is looking for 38-year-old Jesse Wayne Phillips who is wanted for Second-Degree Murder in the fatal shooting of Christopher B. Yates on Parker Road in Pall Mall, Tennessee. I...
Ronni Chase Jun 10, 2026
Former Loudon County Pastor Pleads Guilty After Allegedly Misappropriating More Than $332,000
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller's Office and TBI has resulted in a guilty plea by Nicholas Rains, the former pastor of Canvas Fellowship Church in Lenoir City. Investigators determined t...
Ronni Chase Jun 10, 2026
Roane State launches fire science pathway to support local agencies and train emergency responders
Beginning Fall 2026, Roane State will offer an all-new academic emphasis in fire science for students interested in pursuing or already working in emergency services. The courses will cover topics suc...
Ronni Chase Jun 10, 2026
TN Trooper Arrested, Charged With Aggravated Assault in Grundy County
A TBI investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper. Agents learned that 57-year-old Trooper Timothy Johnson, while off-duty in his personally owned vehicle, was invol...
Ronni Chase Jun 10, 2026
Man Drives Into Creek While Fleeing Anderson County Deputies
The Anderson County Sheriff's Office says a suspect deliberately drove into a creek on Tuesday (6/9/2026) to avoid being served outstanding warrants. According to a press release, Daniel James Poore f...
Ronni Chase Jun 10, 2026
Eligible Families in Select TN Counties To Receive Summer Nutrition Initiative Benefits
The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) will provide a $120 one-time payment directly to families in need in select counties through the Summer Nutrition Initiative. The 13 counties that wer...
Ronni Chase Jun 10, 2026
Crossville Voters to Decide on Major Utility Merger in November
The Crossville City Council, in regular session on Tuesday, approved a resolution placing an infrastructure referendum on the November ballot. Voters will decide whether to grant the council authority...
Ronni Chase Jun 10, 2026
Roane State's Outstanding Alumni Award nomination window to close July 1
Press Release: Nominations will be accepted through July 1, 2026, for Roane State's Outstanding Alumni Award. Recipients are chosen each year in recognition of dedicated service to the recipient's pro...
Ronni Chase Jun 09, 2026