Middle school teacher has been suspended after he was caught on camera throwing a student who has severe autism to the ground as he was trying to break up a fight between two girls
Middle school teacher has been suspended after he was caught on camera throwing a 8th-grade student, who was diagnosed with severe autism, to the ground as he was trying to break up a fight between two 14-year-old girls. The girl’s parents believe the fight may have been the…
Shooting on Taylor Homes Road sends two people to the hospital
Knoxville, TN – According to the Knoxville Police Department, the shooting occurred right before 1 p.m. Sunday. It happened on Taylor Homes Road. Knoxville Police Department officers responded to a shooting call. When the officers arrived on scene, they found one victim. Police said the…
MNPD officer injured while assisting with a crash on I-24 near Hickory Hollow Parkway
Nashville, TN – According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, the accident occurred early Sunday morning. It happened on I-24 East near Hickory Hollow Parkway. MNPD officials said the officer sustained head and neck injuries during the collision. He was assisting with a crash when he…
Crews respond to multiple brush fires in Sequatchie County
Dunlap, TN – According to the Dunlap Fire Department officials, crews responded to 3 separate brush fires on Sunday. Officials said that the first call was to the Blue Sewanee area, where a land developer burning a pile lost control of the burn. Dunlap Fire…
Campus monitor grabbed a high school student by the shirt and neck and lifted him up to the ceiling before slamming him on the ground after he heard him saying the N-word to a classmate
High school employee was caught on video lifting a student by his shirt and neck, and throwing him to the ground after the unidentified teen used the N-word in the classroom. Despite the minor’s use of the racial slur, the school employee’s response was not…
The state veterinarian confirms that a horse in Smith County has tested positive for West Nile Virus
Smith County, TN – According to the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, the 22-year-old horse has been euthanized. State Veterinarian, Dr. Samantha Beaty, released the following statement: “There are actions horse owners can take to prevent WNV. Good preventative care includes control of mosquitoes and vaccination against…
Authorities are working to identify two female shoplifting suspects who injured a security guard as they fled from the store
Nashville, TN – According to the police officials, this incident occurred on April 11. It happened at Kroger located at 3410 Gallatin Pike. Metro Nashville Police Department officer responded to a disturbance call. Metro Police said the unidentified women exited the store, one carrying a bag of…
Driver of stolen vehicle in custody after leading police on chase, foot pursuit
La Vergne, TN – According to the La Vergne Police Department, this incident occurred around 7:09 p.m. Thursday. La Vergne Police Department officers were reportedly alerted to a possible stolen vehicle entering La Vergne city limits. The responding officers attempted a traffic stop on Waldron Rd…
Mother says in lawsuit that her son died of a common and often treatable ailment after the prison staff didn’t provide a proper medical treatment even after he reported his symptoms at least 12 times
According to the lawsuit, the 38-year-old inmate reported his symptoms to the prison staff at least 12 times. The mother also said that her son told her that the prison staff were not doing anything for him. The 38-year-old man didn’t get appropriate medical treatment. Instead, he was…
40-year-old man killed after crash between motorcycle and vehicle, police say
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Police Department officials said the fatal accident occurred around 10:07 p.m. Tuesday night. It happened on Brainerd Road. Chattanooga Police Department officers responded to a report of a crash. The responding officers found one adult male victim. Police said the 40-year-old…