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FORMER CORRECTIONS OFFICER INDICTED, CHARGED IN SEXUAL MISCONDUCT INVESTIGATION
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FORMER CORRECTIONS OFFICER INDICTED, CHARGED IN SEXUAL MISCONDUCT INVESTIGATION

CARTER COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a now-former Carter County corrections officer accused of having inappropriate contact with an inmate. In December 2024, at the request of 1st Judicial District Attorney General Steve Finney, TBI agents began investigating allegations of misconduct involving…MORE

Tennessee Highway Patrol is Investigating a Fatal Crash on Highway 411

Tennessee Highway Patrol is Investigating a Fatal Crash on Highway 411

Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash which shut down Highway 411 in Blount County. According to TDOT, a multi-vehicle crash happened yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon on 411 near Brick Mill Road. Details are limited but officials with THP confirms that at least one person died in the crash. The roadway was completely shut down…MORE

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Says Missing Woman has been Found Safe
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The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Says Missing Woman has been Found Safe

UPDATE: Authorities say Lisa Michelle Smith has been found safe following a missing person alert. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says she was last seen walking from a home in Dandridge which prompted the alert. Original Story: The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a 54-year-old woman last seen in Dandridge. Lisa Michelle Smith…MORE

Street Resurfacing to Cause Traffic Delays in Knoxville
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Street Resurfacing to Cause Traffic Delays in Knoxville

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (story courtesy of WVLT) – Some ongoing street maintenance in Knoxville will cause some delays through the week. There’s projects planned on several roads. Specifically, city crews are working on milling and paving projects: Milling Schedule Paving Schedule Drivers can expect crews to use flags to move cars through the construction zones, but…MORE

TDEC SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR FAST CHARGE TN NETWORK GRANTS
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TDEC SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR FAST CHARGE TN NETWORK GRANTS

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has released its second solicitation for Light Duty Zero Emission Vehicle Supply Equipment projects under the Fast Charge TN Network grant program. Funds are available for local power companies, for-profit or non-profit organizations, and government entities, including local governments or public institutions of higher education based…MORE