Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program outreach dates announced for Tri-Cities area
TRI-CITIES, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Upper East Tennessee Human Development Agency (UETHDA) announced its schedule for January’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which is federally funded. The organization utilizes a bus to tour the Northeast Tennessee region, meeting community members close to home to...
East Tennessee restaurant founder Chad Kennedy dies at 48
In a statement, Kennedy Concepts described Chad as a “ visionary restaurateur whose passion for hospitality and unwavering standards, combined with his deep commitment to the Kennedy Concepts team, shaped every aspect of our restaurants.”. It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved...
Murfreesboro Medical Clinic Settles Lawsuit Over 559K-record Data Breach
Murfreesboro Medical Clinic & SurgiCenter in Tennessee has agreed to settle class action litigation over a major data breach in April 2023 that involved unauthorized access to the protected health information of 559,000 patients. Murfreesboro Medical Clinic determined that “a well-known cyber extortion operation”...
Oklahoma man faces 20 felony charges after firing at Tennessee trooper during pursuit
POWELL, Tenn. — A man from Oklahoma is facing 20 felony charges after shooting at a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper during a pursuit on Sunday afternoon. According to THP, a trooper was attempting to pull over 32-year-old Jared Christian Doyle for speeding and failing to maintain his lane on I-75 near the East Emory...
THP running safety checkpoints across Tennessee throughout January
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Tenn. — The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) will set up a series of sobriety checkpoints across the state throughout January in an effort to reduce impaired driving and prevent alcohol-related crashes. These checkpoints could start as early as New Year's Eve,. Troopers will be stationed at key...
TN flu cases upgraded to ‘moderate’
Doctors have seen a spike in flu cases in Tennessee, and the CDC has upgraded the state's flu activity from low to moderate.
Shocking Facts About Tennessee Lottery Pick 3! – Star News
— the mega millions jackpot keeps on growing. No one matched all six balls in friday night's drawing so the jackpot will rise to an estimated $681 million with a cash option of. Pick three numbers from 0 to 9, or use the quick pick option. Choose between a $0....
Tennessee’s domestic violence registry launches Thursday
(The Center Square) – A registry of Tennesseans considered “persistent domestic violence offenders” launches Thursday. Savanna’s Law was passed by the General Assembly during the 2025 session and signed into law by Gov. Bill Lee in May. The bill is named after Savanna Puckett, a 22-year-old sheriff’s deputy from...
Tennessee attorney general orders nearly 40 online sweepstake casinos to stop operations
Tennessee Attorney General Johnathan Skrmetti has halted the operation of nearly 40 illegal online sweepstake casinos in the Volunteer State after issuing cease-and-desist letters.
Outlaw motorcycle club incident sparks concerns in East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A recent altercation and police pursuit in Claiborne County involving riders connected to an outlaw motorcycle club renewed concerns about biker groups in East Tennessee. While incidents like that are rare, they often raise broader questions about motorcycle clubs in East Tennessee including...

















