MORGAN COUNTY DEPUTY CHARGED WITH CRIMINALLY NEGLIGENT HOMICIDE

Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments charging a Morgan County deputy in connection to the ongoing investigation into an officer-involved shooting earlier this month. On May 5, 2025, agents began investigating the incident at the request of 9th Judicial District Attorney General Russell Johnson. During the investigation, agents determined Morgan County Sheriff’s […]
National Safe Boating Week is underway

Memorial Day Weekend is coming up The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will participant in the 2025 National Safe Boating Week, May 17-23, reminding all boaters to brush up on boating safety skills and prepare for the summer boating season. This observance week is the annual kick-off of the Safe Boating Campaign, a global awareness effort that […]
More than 33,000 apply for Education Freedom Scholarships on first day

Governor Bill Lee announced that the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) received more than 33,000 applications for Education Freedom Scholarships (EFS) within hours of the program’s launch. Tennessee’s first-ever universal school choice program empowers parents with the ability to choose the school that best fits their child’s needs, regardless of income level or zip code. […]
State Vet warns of New World Screwworm

Tennessee State Veterinarian Dr. Samantha Beaty is urging animal owners to be aware of New World Screwworm (NWS), an invasive pest that poses a serious threat to livestock and other warm-blooded animals, including pets. NWS is a parasitic fly whose larvae feed on the living tissue of warm-blooded animals, causing painful infected wounds. Adult flies […]
One arrested after shooting in Cumberland County

Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, working alongside investigators from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, have arrested and charged a Cumberland County woman in connection to an ongoing shooting investigation. At the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI agents began investigating the incident, which happened early Tuesday morning near […]
Tennessee gas prices 52 cents lower than one year ago

Volunteer state’s gas price average is 4th lowest in nation Gas prices across the state held steady over last week and we’re starting the week with the same state gas price average as last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $2.72 which is a penny less expensive than one month ago and 52 cents less than one year ago. “Lower crude […]
Don’t be alarmed if this young man knocks on your door

Jeremy Barrios from Southwestern Advantage will be in Morgan County this summer selling educational material
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Lady Vols’ Pickens named SEC Pitcher of the Year

Award is second straight for Tennessee junior The Southeastern Conference announced its 2025 postseason softball awards Friday, with Tennessee junior Karlyn Pickens earning SEC Pitcher of the Year honors for the second consecutive season. Pickens and teammate Taylor Pannell were both named to the All-SEC First Team. Pickens dominated from the circle throughout the season, becoming just the seventh pitcher […]
WCES awarded $25,000 TVA grant

The Tennessee Valley Authority announced Tuesday that 98 schools across its Southeast region will reduce their power bills and have healthier air thanks to over $2.3 million in funding for energy and classroom upgrades. This funding is part of TVA’s nationally recognized School Uplift program – which has saved participating schools an average of 10% on their energy […]