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Great Smoky Mountains Firefly Viewing Lottery Opens this Friday, May 2, 2025
Great Smoky Mountains National Park will host its annual synchronous firefly viewing opportunity at Elkmont from May 29-June 5. Lottery reservation applications open on Friday, May 2 at 9 a.m. Central Time and closes on Monday, May 5 at 10:59 p.m. Central Time. All lottery applicants will be charge...
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Crossville Man Reports $24,500 Fraud in Equipment Scam
A Crossville man reported being scammed out of $24,500 after attempting to purchase heavy equipment online. A resident of West Creek Drive told police he works in wholesale equipment resale and frequently finds deals through Facebook. In March, he contacted a company identifying itself as ICT Equipm...
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Crossville Woman Reports Repeat Phone Bill Scam
A Crossville resident reported a recurring phone bill scam to police this week after receiving suspicious mail. A resident of East Ridge Drive contacted authorities on April 24 after receiving a past-due bill and a new statement from Verizon totaling $3,599.97. The victim told officers she uses a pr...
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Legendz No Longer Offering SportsBook Services in Tennessee
Legendz, an online social sportsbook, has ceased offering its services in Tennessee after the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (SWC) issued a letter to the company regarding potential violations of the Tennessee Sports Gaming Act. Tennessee customers who missed the withdrawal window should contact ...
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TBI Agents Investigating Use of Force Incident in Sullivan County
TBI special agents are investigating an officer-involved shooting incident that occurred Tuesday morning (4/29/25), involving deputies with the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office. Just after 9:30 a.m., the Sullivan County Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team was executing a search warrant at a mobi...
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