Tennessee Army National Guard flight crew rescues injured hiker in remote area of Great Smoky Mountains
Tennessee – A Tennessee Army National Guard flight crew rescued an injured hiker in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park after being alerted to the emergency on Sunday evening. Shortly after 5:30 p.m., the Tennessee National Guard and Tennessee Emergency Management Agency were notified of…
Tennessee Department of Transportation to close I-240 for routine bridge inspection starting next week
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Transportation will be conducting routine bridge inspections on I-240 in both eastbound and westbound directions, resulting in lane closures during the week of March 24-27. Motorists are advised to plan for possible delays during the following times: Monday, March…
Major promoted to lieutenant colonel at Tennessee Highway Patrol, set to oversee statewide field operations
Tennessee – Lieutenant Colonel Tim Spicer has been promoted to a new leadership role at the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) following a distinguished 25-year career in law enforcement. Spicer, a native of McMinnville, Tennessee, has steadily climbed through the ranks, earning a reputation for his…
TDOT crews to close lanes and ramps on I-40 West for scheduled asphalt work
Tennessee – Tennessee Department of Transportation crews will be conducting asphalt work on I-40 West at Exit 14 (Whitten Road) this week, resulting in lane and ramp closures. On Wednesday, March 19, and Thursday, March 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day, the…
Tennessee sees mixed changes in unemployment rates across counties in January, TDLWD officials say
Tennessee – Eighty-two of Tennessee’s 95 counties reported unemployment rates below 5% in January, despite an overall increase in rates across most counties compared to the previous month, according to data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). In January, unemployment rates…
TDOT announces reopening of State Route 81 after Hurricane Helene repairs
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Transportation has announced the reopening of State Route 81 in Washington and Unicoi Counties following months of reconstruction efforts after damage caused by Hurricane Helene. A 1.1-mile section of the roadway, which had been impassable since September 2024, has…
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency to preview recommendations for 2025-26 hunting and trapping seasons at upcoming TFWC meeting
Tennessee – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will present its proposed recommendations for the 2025-26 hunting and trapping seasons during the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission’s meeting on Friday, March 21, at Buffalo Ridge Refuge in Humphreys County. The meeting, which will begin at 9…
Tennessee Board of Parole to hold Executive Clemency hearings in Nashville on March 25-26
Tennessee – The Tennessee Board of Parole will hold Executive Clemency hearings on Tuesday, March 25, through Wednesday, March 26, at its downtown Nashville office, located at 500 James Robertson Parkway in the Davy Crockett Tower, fourth floor. The hearings will begin at 10 a.m….
Tennessee Department of Correction to host rapid hire event for correctional officers in Dyersburg
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Correction will be hosting a Rapid Hire Event on March 14 and 15 at the McIver’s Grant Public Library in Dyersburg, providing an opportunity for individuals interested in starting a career as a correctional officer at the Northwest Correctional…
Man, who had been in a reIationship with a girl since she was 13 before lmpregnating her, then placed the baby’s body in a plastic bag and threw the remains after the girl gave birth in the backseat, is facing new charges
Tennessee – According to the court documents, a 45-year-old Tennessee man was indicted on multiple charges following a series of events that led to the death of a newborn baby. The charges include trafficking for commercial se* acts, promoting pr-stitution involving minors aged 12 to 18,…