10-Year-Old Son of Rutherford County DOS Passes Away
The 10-year-old son of Rutherford County's Director of Schools has passed away after he was caught in a storm drain following the May 8, 2024 storms. Asher Sullivan suffered severe brain injury. Dr. James Sullivan posted the heartbreaking update about his son Asher Saturday night (5/18/2024). Dr. Sullivan said they ha...
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Blue Origin launches historic flight to space
Blue Origin(NEW YORK) -- Ed Dwight, the United States' first Black astronaut candidate, became the oldest person to go to space on Sunday as Blue Origin launched its New Shepard NS-25 spacecraft and completed its first human flight since 2022.The 90-ye...
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Community Search for Roy Whited to be Held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 in White County, TN from 8am to 5pm
White County Sheriff Steve Page is holding a community search for Roy Whited on Tuesday, May 21st beginning at 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Anyone wanting to assist the Sheriff and the White Co Sheriff's search team with the search needs to be at the command post on Love Joy Road (toward the end of the road) by 8:00 a.m. thi...
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"Click It or Ticket" Nationwide Mobilization May 20 Through June 2, 2024
The Crossville Police Department and the Fairfield Glade Police Department are partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) to remind motorists to Click It or Ticket. From May 20 through June 2, participating agencies across the state will increase seat belt enforcement as part of the National Highway Tra...
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2024 National Safe Boating Week Runs Through May 24, 2024
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is participating in the 2024 National Safe Boating Week, which runs through May 24, reminding all boaters to brush up on boating safety skills,, wear life jackets and prepare for the boating season. TWRA reports there has been a continued increase in traffic on the state's lakes ...
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Joey Chestnut Wins 2024 Ultimate Bologna Showdown in Knoxville, Eats 14 pounds of Bologna in 8 Minutes
Competitive eater Joey Chestnut won the 2024 Ultimate Bologna Showdown in Knoxville on Saturday, devouring 14 pounds of bologna in 8 minutes. Chestnut was the favorite going into the competition with 16 "Mustard Belts" from Nathan's hotdog eating competition. The event, presented by Dead End BBQ and Elm Hill...
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Important Notice: Natural Disaster Relief Fund: Morgan County Tornadoes
The Tennessee Department of Revenue has issued a notice regarding the Natural Disaster Relief Fund and those affected by the April tornadoes in Morgan County. Individuals whose primary residence was damaged or destroyed as a result of the Morgan County tornadoes that occurred during April 1, 2024, to April 3, 2024 may ...
May 18, 2024
Boater allegedly involved in teen's death had 'no knowledge' of accident: Lawyer
Alder Family(KEY BISCAYNE, Fla.) -- The boater accused of fatally striking a Florida teenager has released surveillance footage that he said shows he was unaware his boat had collided with the teen, according to his attorney.In the video, which was rel...
May 18, 2024
Three Tennessee College Students Injured, Professor Missing in Brazil
Three community college students from Tennessee were injured and their professor is missing after they were hit by a rogue wave Thursday (5/16/2024) while walking along a beach in Brazil. The professor was swept away and the Brazilian military was still looking for him on Friday. The students were treated at a local ...
May 18, 2024
East TN Man Pleads Guilty to Homicide, Abuse of Adopted Siblings After His Parents Get Life Sentences
An East Tennessee man pled guilty Friday (May 17, 2024) to criminally negligent homicide in the death of his adopted brother and felony child abuse of his adopted sister. Michael Gray, Jr. was sentenced to a year in prison and 7 years of supervised probation. Gray Jr.'s biological parents Michael Gray, Sr. and Shirley...
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