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DEA uncovers $3.2 million worth of meth hidden in celery at Georgia market
In a record-breaking drug bust, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced the seizure of 2,585 pounds of methamphetamine concealed within a shipment of celery at a Georgia farmer’s market. The massive haul, valued at approximately $3.2 million, marks the largest methamphetamine seizure in the history of the DEA’s Atlanta office. “This is a significant and unbelievable amount of drugs to be shipped at one time and to a destination this far from the border,” said Robert J. Murphy, special agent in charge of the DEA’s Atlanta Division, in an official statement. “It also shows the confidence of the cartel behind this.”
Recap Thursday, August 15 with Living East Tennessee: Spooky Stories, Local Fall Events, Home Improvement and More!
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Are you ready for the fall? We are gearing you up in all the ways here on Living East Tennessee!. Recap Thursday, August 15 with Living East Tennessee: Spooky Stories, Local Fall Events, Home Improvement and More!. Recap of Wednesday, Aug. 14 on LETN: Holistic...
Tennessee: Soldier’s widow charged in gruesome murder 5 years after he was found bound and shot
Widow of Soldier Charged with His Murder Five Years After His Death. Five years after the tragic death of Jacob Bishop, a. Army National Guard soldier, his widow, and her distant cousin have been arrested and charged with his murder. Bishop was found bound and shot multiple times in his Lenoir City home on October 1, 2019, shortly after returning from overseas duty.
Morgan is ‘Manager of the Year’
Gregg Morgan, general manager of Northeast Knox Utility District, has been named “Manager of the Year” by the Tennessee Association of Utility Districts. TAUD serves some 500 utility districts and businesses across the state. In September, Morgan will have been at NEKUD for 45 years. Northeast Knox was...
Just how old is the damaged Gay Street Bridge? You can't find many older in Tennessee
The Gay Street Bridge, at 126 years old, is the oldest bridge that crosses the Tennessee River in Knoxville and the sixth-oldest bridge in Tennessee that's still in use. The bridge, which normally supports 7,000 drivers a day, has been closed indefinitely since June 25. Inspectors found several distorted and misaligned steel...
New "Locals Only" Music Festival To Celebrate Homegrown Talent
In response to the cancellation of two of Chattanooga's major music festivals, Five Wits Brewing Company and Barrelhouse Ballroom have proudly stepped up to fill the void with the first annual Locals Only Music Festival. Taking place on October 12th and 13th, 2024, this two-day event will showcase 16 of...
Person shot on Rossville Boulevard in Chattanooga early Thursday morning
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — We're working to learn more about a person who was shot on Rossville Boulevard in Chattanooga early Thursday morning. The call came out around 4:30 a.m. Our crew on the scene saw an ambulance leaving the area. We have reached out to Chattanooga Police for more...
Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions Commissioner announced that the maximum effective formula rate of interest in Tennessee is 12.50 percent per annum
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions Commissioner Greg Gonzales announced that the maximum effective formula rate of interest in Tennessee is 12.50 percent per annum. This rate is based on a ceiling of 4 percent above the weekly average prime loan...
Monterey Hunting Safety Class Begins
A chance for youngsters to get their Hunter Education Certificate in a weekend class set for Monterey. All hunters in Tennessee, born on or after January 1, 1969, must possess proof that they have successfully completed a Hunter Education course. A Hunter Education Course will be held at Monterey Church of Christ over the next three days. The class will be taught by Tim Singleton, a volunteer instructor for the Tennessee Hunter Education Program.
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