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US Marshal says East TN manhunts have been higher-profile recently, while overall number of searches remains the same
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Authorities said they have not seen an increase in the number of manhunts in East Tennessee, even if more searches have been reported recently. David Jolley, a U.S. Marshal, said more cases involving searches for suspects have been higher-profile recently. Those include the search for Juan Carlos Perez Diaz, accused of killing a young woman and leading authorities on an overnight manhunt after her body was found in the bed of a pickup truck in Oak Ridge. He was taken into custody on July 23.
UT-Martin Students and Graduates Participating in “Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant”
Six of the 35 contestants in the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant are students or graduates of UT-Martin. The pageant begins tonight and continues through Saturday at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson. The winner of the pageant will qualify for the Miss Volunteer America Pageant, which will take place...
Brad Paisley’s The Store Launches School Supply Drive for Middle Tennessee Families
The Store, located on 12th Ave S in Nashville, was founded to help combat food insecurity in Middle Tennessee with empathy, dignity, and respect. Founded by Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley, The Store transcends traditional food aid, offering comprehensive solutions to hunger and poverty. To address a growing need, The Store is expanding beyond with The School Store, a new project aimed at providing school supplies for Middle Tennessee families.
Ranger now patrolling Madison County parks
Johnny Jines is a retired 30-year retired officer at the Jackson Police Department. He has a new assignment now, and that is Madison County Park Ranger. The park ranger program for the County is a new initiative from Parks and Recreation Director Matthew Martin, who took office last fall. “This...
When is tax-free weekend in Tennessee? Here's what's exempt and what's not
Tennessee's tax-free weekend is nearly here, giving residents a chance to save on clothes, school supplies and devices that have sat on the shopping list for a while. Arkansas' tax-free weekend will directly follow Tennessee's and includes some additional exemptions not available in the Volunteer State. ...
Jackson-Madison County School Board election: Who’s on the ballot?
JACKSON, Tenn. — Before making your way to the polls, here’s what’s on the ballot for education. Voters will have the opportunity to vote for 3 different positions in the Jackson Madison County School District. DISTRICT 2 CANDIDATES. The Madison County School Board District 2 has two...
Traffic redirected as police, SWAT teams gather outside home in east Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. — We bring you a developing story regarding an incident that occurred earlier Tuesday afternoon in east Jackson on Whitehall Street. Tuesday, we were informed of a heavy police presence on Whitehall Street around 5 p.m. Upon arrival, we discovered Jackson police, as well as the SWAT...
Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast
In response to the ongoing challenges businesses face with artificial intelligence (AI) and automation adoption, Tennessee-based tech company Workday Ninja has launched Willy the Workflow Wizard. It’s the latest offering from the wife and husband team of Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson who call Cookeville home after relocating from San Diego to the Upper Cumberland region in 2013.
Tennessee Student with Disability Sues School for Graduation Discrimination
A former student with disabilities has sued the Weakley County Board of Education, alleging discrimination and mistreatment during her time at Greenfield High School. RELATED STORIES: Wisconsin Superintendent Who Was Pushed By Parent During Graduation Ceremony Speaks Out Kennedy Lee, who has postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) and a functional neurological disorder, claims the school ... Read more The post Tennessee Student with Disability Sues School for Graduation Discrimination appeared first on Hollywood Unlocked .
KENTUCKY STATE POLICE MAKE ARREST IN CONNECTION TO THE SHOOTING OF TENNESSEE HIGHWAY PATROL TROOPER
PRINCETON, KY — Kentucky State Police (KSP) report that KSP Post 2 Troopers arrested Braze Rucker early Sunday morning July 21st at a residence in Princeton, KY. The arrest was in reference to the July 19, 2024, shooting of Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Trooper Adam Cothron, in Putnam County, TN. Trooper Cothron (THP) conducted a traffic stop on I-40, at mile marker 285, near the Burgess Falls exit, occupied by two males.
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