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Bear euthanized after wandering into park concession stand, injuring worker
Wildlife officials in Tennessee euthanized a bear matching the description of a bear that wandered into a concession stand and helped itself to food before charging at an employee, authorities said.The bear was caught on camera inside the concession stand — fittingly named Bear Can — on Thursday night at Anakeesta, an outdoor adventure park in eastern Tennessee, officials said in a news release. The bear stood on its hind legs for a few seconds while looking at customers and eating food, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. The bear appeared to be on its way out of the stand...
Hooters restaurants closing abruptly across the country. What to know in Tennessee
A number of Hooters restaurants are closing down across the country and Tennessee seems to be spared for the most part. Closures at Hooters locations were reported over the weekend. In a statement to USA TODAY, the chain said a "select number" of restaurants will shutdown due to "pressure from current market conditions."
Showers/Storm Chances Back on Wednesday, Heat Returning this by Friday
It has been a very hot 2 weeks across West Tennessee cultivating today with the hottest day of 2024 so far hitting 98° in Jackson. We are going to get a brief break in the heat on Wednesday as a weak cold front will move through ushering in a couple rounds of storms and showers with it. Catch the latest on the timing of the potential storms and find out how quickly the extreme heat will be moving back in, details right here.
Legal scholars worry Supreme Court may prioritize “politics” over “real stakes” in trans rights case
The Supreme Court said Monday it will settle a legal battle over state bans of gender-affirming care in its next session, accepting for review what experts say could be one of the most pivotal cases for transgender rights — should the justices take the opportunity to make it so.
Dunlap Man Arrested on Drug Charges
On the night of June 7, 2024, Dunlap Police were dispatched to the area of the Dunlap Gardens Apartments on a report of shots fired. During the course of the investigation, officers discovered an intoxicated male in the parking lot identified as Drake Addison Buckner. A search found a SCCY 9mm handgun, drug paraphernalia, cash, and several amounts of illegal drugs including approximately 2.5 lbs of Psilocybin (Magic Mushrooms), approximately 4.43 grams of a white crystal substance identified as methamphetamine, and 10 pre-cut paper squares containing a substance believed to be LSD.
Investigation Leads to Two Men Charged in Cases Involving Internet Crimes Against Children
Over the last week, Grundy County Sheriff’s Office Investigators have been working on cases involving Internet Crimes Against Children. An investigator posed as a young child on social media where multiple adult men have reached out to the profile. During the investigation, these two individuals decided to conduct sexual conversation and planned to meet with a young child.
Suspect charged for running into police chief on motorcycle
WHITWELL, Tennessee (WDEF) – Police in Whitwell have arrested a suspect who they say ran into a police chief while he was trying to get away on a motorcycle. The chase started Monday afternoon when an officer spotted the bike without a license plate. The chase through Marion County...
Duck race, singer-songwriters on June 22
Summer events continue in Dunlap June 22 with the annual duck race in Coops Creek and the Songwriters Festival taking place at Cherry Street and Walnut Street in downtown Dunlap. Tickets for the duck race can be purchased for $5 each at the Sequatchie County-Dunlap Chamber of Commerce or Dunlap...
Powells Crossroads Police Struck During Pursuit of Motorcycle
On June 10, 2024, at approximately 2:35 PM a Whitwell Police officer observed a motorcycle traveling southbound on Valley View Hwy towards Jasper with no license plate displayed. The officer initiated a traffic stop on the bike at Butterfly Ln. The bike pulled over and acted like it was complying. When the officer opened the vehicle door to exit, the driver took off at a high rate of speed Northbound on Valley View towards HWY 28.
Financing Approved for New Chattanooga Broad Street Stadium Project
The Hamilton County Commission unanimously approved the new financing agreement for the South Broad Stadium Wednesday morning without further discussion. The Chattanooga City Council approved the new agreement on Tuesday evening. Earlier in response to public support, the Hamilton County Commission and Chattanooga City Council overwhelmingly approved a plan to...
Rhea Springs Revival takes Summer Nights' stage
DAYTON — Rhea Springs Revival will take the stage Friday, June 14, for the 2024 Nokian Tyres Summer Nights Concerts at the Rhea County Courthouse. Covering ’50s, ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s country and rock, the local group mixes in some of its own music. Expect them to play “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Sweet Home Alabama,” “Honkytonk Woman,” “Free Bird,” “Vanilla Ice” and “I’ll Fly Away,” among other hits. Band members include Adam Newport, drums, Ernie Robinson, bass guitar, Camden Fugate, lead guitar, Jeff Logsdon, lead vocals...
BREAKING: County road supervisor passes away
DAYTON — Rhea County Road Supervisor Glen Varner passed away on Tuesday afternoon, according to county officials. Varner served as Rhea County Road Supervisor from his election in 2016 until his passing. This is a developing story. Follow our website for updates, and see the Sunday, June 16, edition for more details.
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