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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

University of Tennessee graduate Randy Bresnick has been named as the commander of the Artemis III mission. Bresnick and four other astronauts are expected to launch in 2027. NASA says the mission wil...

The application period for the 2026 Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Big Game and the Cherokee Party Dog quota hunts runs through July 22nd. Mailed applications will not be accepted. Entries must be sub...

Voting is now open to the public for Tennessee's Best-Looking Cruiser Contest to recognize the law enforcement agency with the coolest cruiser. The deadline to vote is Friday, June 19, by 4:00 PM CT. ...