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Tennessee's Increased Punishment For Strangulation Law In Effect July 1, 2023
The punishment for strangling someone during a domestic assault has increased in Tennessee. As of July 1, anyone convicted of domestic assault involving strangulation will be required to serve a manda...
Jul 01, 2023
Tennessee To-Go Alcohol Sales End July 1, 2023
Tennesseans can no longer order alcohol with their take-out restaurant meals. That privilege ended July 1. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the state allowed restaurants to sell mixed drinks to-go to hel...
Jul 01, 2023
Tennessee Distributing Free Car Hangtags to Help Prevent Heat-Related Child Deaths
Secretary of State Tre Hargett, the Department of Health and the Department of Safety and Homeland Security have announced a statewide partnership to distribute free "Baby in the Back" hangtags to hel...
Jun 30, 2023
One Dead, One Injured In Friday's Crash On 127N At Clear Creek Bridge
One person was killed Friday morning (6/30/2023) and another injured in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 127 North at Clear Creek Bridge in Fentress County, near the Cumberland County line. It happened ...
Jun 30, 2023
Morgan County: Jason Kitts Pleads Guilty To Aggravated Arson, Sentenced To 15 Years
In Morgan County Criminal Court, Jason Kitts has entered a plea of guilty to Aggravated Arson and was sentenced to serve 15 years in prison. According to 9th Judicial District Attorney General Russell...
Jun 30, 2023
City and County Offices Closed July 4, Also Animal Shelter, Solid Waste
City of Crossville offices, all Cumberland County offices, the animal shelter, and solid waste, convenience centers will be CLOSED on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in observance of Independence Day! But still...
Jun 30, 2023
TWRA's "Operation Dry Water" returns for the 4th of July
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will be participating in Operation Dry Water, July 1-3. Operation Dry Water is a three-day period of enforcement and education about the dangers of impaired boa...
Jun 30, 2023
TDOE Releases 2022-23 State-Level TCAP Results
The Tennessee Department of Education has released the statewide scores for the 2022-23 Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) exam, demonstrating increases in academic proficiency for stud...
Jun 29, 2023
Tennessee's Move Over Law expands on July 1st
Among news laws taking effect on July 1st will be additional requirements to 'move over' for stopped vehicles on the side of the road. Effective Saturday, July 1st, motorists will be required to move ...
Jun 29, 2023
Update: Speaker Sexton, TDEC, local leaders to present $50,000 Check to Good Samaritans Inc. On June 28
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton (R-Crossville) joined representatives from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) and local leaders from Cumberland Mountain State Park ...
Jun 29, 2023