Man sentenced after high-speed chase in DeSoto County
Aug. 6, 2025 – A man who led officers on a high-speed pursuit from Mississippi into Tennessee has been sentenced to 10 years in the Mississippi Department of Corrections, with five years to serve and five years on post-release supervision. Rashood Jefferson was convicted of felony fleeing following an...
Lee discusses deployment of National Guard to assist ICE during visit to East TN
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee provided additional insight into the Tennessee National Guard's recently announced partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after touring Norris Dam State Park Wednesday afternoon.
Police ‘Night Out’ events take a stand against crime, unite community members
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) joined their community to take a stand against crime while the Murfreesboro Police Department held an event to unite their community and officers. Residents of Nashville gathered Aug. 5 to take a stand against crime during the city's "Night Out...
Utah teachers voice concern about Tennessee ban on back-to-school wish lists
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah teachers are reacting to a Tennessee school district’s request to stop posting Amazon Wish Lists. Each school year, many educators spend their own money on classroom supplies. Utah teacher Maggie Hislop said the policy would be frustrating. In 2024, she lacked many essential...
10 Tennessee Towns Where Couples Can Live On Nothing But Social Security
Living on just Social Security alone can be tricky, but these low-cost-of-living towns in Tennessee could be a great choice for retired couples.
Tennessee Foreign Language Graduation Requirement Debate Sparks Outcry: Some Warn of ‘Devastating Consequences’
Tennessee State Board of Education (SBE) Chairman Robert Eby’s proposed study of Tennessee’s foreign language graduation requirement is sparking backlash from education leaders, college officials, and concerned community members. At a State Board of Education (SBE) rulemaking hearing late last month, Tennesseans from...
Private prison operator CoreCivic sued after Tenn. inmate killed a day before his release
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Private company CoreCivic, which runs 4 prisons in Tennessee, is accused of failing to protect an inmate who was allegedly killed by another inmate the day before he was scheduled to be released. Maria Googe told FOX 17 News that this Thursday marks one year...
Tennessee Department of Motor Vehicles Scam Continues
A text scam impersonating the Tennessee Department of Motor Vehicles is spreading around the area. If you receive a text from the scammers asking for traffic ticket fees or toll violations, do not click on the link!. Please note that the TN DMV does not collect traffic ticket fees. If...
Kiewit Prepping for 2026 Construction Start on $794 Mil River Bridge Replacement
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Tennessee’s biggest construction effort – the replacement of a 76-year-old bridge over the Mississippi River near Memphis – is gearing up for a construction start in 2026. The largest construction project statewide is being led by construction manager Kiewit Infrastructure South. At $794...
Man suspected of killing 4 family members in Tennessee is captured
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of Austin Drummond on Tuesday morning.
