Category: Local News
Wrongly released: Convicted sexual batterer back behind bars in Rhea County
From NewsChannel 9: A man convicted of sexual battery in Rhea County and sentenced to 2 years was released after serving only 8 months. But he's now b [...]
U.S. Rep. Fleischmann named Chairman of the House Appropriations Energy and Water Development Subcommittee
U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann released a statement yesterday after being named the Chairman of the House Appropriations Energy and Water Development Sub [...]
Federal lawsuits paint alarming picture of conditions in Silverdale Detention Center
From Local 3 News: There is more legal trouble for the Silverdale Detention Center.
Two federal lawsuits claim two inmates were not giv [...]
Tennessee General Assembly appoints committee assignments
As we reported last week, the 113th Tennessee General Assembly convened on Tuesday. The first week of the session is the 'organization session', m [...]
Knoxville to host 2024 Olympic Team Trials for diving
From WATE in Knoxville: The U.S. diving trials for the 2024 Olympics will be held in Knoxville, Tennessee.
USA Diving awarded the com [...]
Meigs County judge reprimanded over calling litigant ‘tough guy’, mocking woman in court
From the Chattanooga Times Free Press: A Meigs County judge has received a public reprimand from the Tennessee Board of Judicial Conduct. In an O [...]
Bradley County’s PIE Innovation Center success story
From Local 3 News: Since PIE Innovation Center opened its doors in Bradley County, the PIE center has been focused on creating successful outcomes [...]
Tennessee Sandhill Crane Festival set for this weekend
From the Chattanoogan: Tennessee Sandhill Crane Festival returns for its 32nd year this weekend in Birchwood.
At least 20,000 sandhill cr [...]
U.S. Postal Service to hold job fairs at every branch in Tennessee
From Local 3 News: The US Postal Service is holding a job fair Tuesday, January 24th from 10am to 1pm at all post offices in the state of Tennessee.
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Bradley County School Board meeting recap
The Bradley County School Board met last night. The meeting started with a moment of silence for Brittany and Dustin Dillard, the couple killed in the [...]