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The New Year will bring a regulatory shift for hemp-derived cannabinoids. House bill 1376 effectively bans products with high levels of intoxicating cannabinoids, including THCA, by setting a total TH...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has given the green light to Tennessee to ban the purchase of "junk food" with federal food stamps. Starting July 31st, 2026, SNAP recipients will no longer be able ...

Two new laws in Tennessee tighten controls on digital access for minors include The Protecting Children from Social Media Act (HB 1891) which mandates that social media platforms obtain parental conse...

A new law pertaining to repeat domestic violent offenders goes into effect on January 1st (2026). Named for Robertson County Deputy Savanna Puckett, who was killed by her ex-boyfriend, Savanna's Law (...

Several laws take effect January 1st in Tennessee to modernize ID requirements for alcohol purchases, protect renters and improve healthcare benefits. Under SB 2129, grocery stores, but not bars or re...

In 2026, Tennessee Senate Bill 1798 requires bartenders to undergo a minimum of 3.5 hours of training on identifying and intervening in sexual assault and human trafficking. Under the new law that goe...

The Tennessee Highway Patrol will conduct a Sobriety Checkpoint on Highway 62 at Highway 116 in Morgan County on Friday, December 26th. Law enforcement across the state are on the lookout for impaired...

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has awarded Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail State Park as its Park of the Year. The park has made significant progress in protecting a...

The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office recognized some outstanding team members at their annual Christmas Party. Sgt. Elijah Tollett - Deputy of the Year Sgt. John Hunt - Correction Officer of the Yea...

The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office congratulates Deputy James Curry for his successful graduation from the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy. The Sheriff's Office says Deputy Curry has sh...