Morristown Police Alert Residents to Phone Scam Impersonating Officers
The Morristown Police Department warns of a phone scam where callers impersonate officers demanding money for fake citations or missed jury duty, using a legitimate MPD number. Citizens are urged to report such calls and not give out payment.
Oak Ridge High School JROTC Booster Club Under Scrutiny for Nearly $25K in Dubious Transactions
Tennessee authorities investigate nearly $25,000 in questionable transactions by the now-defunct Oak Ridge High School Navy JROTC Booster Club, including unexplained cash withdrawals and checks.
Blount County Sheriff's Office Warns of Increasing Phone Scams, Urges Public to Guard Financial Information
Blount County residents face phone scams where fake Sheriff's Office employees demand payments, using threats and claims of loved ones in trouble, via credit cards or cryptocurrency.
Knoxville Police Intensify Hunt for Ethan Johnston, Charged with Attempted Second-Degree Murder
Knoxville Police identified Ethan Johnston, 21, as a suspect in an assault, now charged with attempted second-degree murder. Authorities seek public help to locate him, with potential leads to Georgia or South Carolina.
Family of Six, Including Three Children, Rescued from Pigeon River by Cocke County Swift Water Rescue Team
A family of six was rescued by emergency responders after their kayak hit a tree on the Pigeon River. They were uninjured and aided by a rope system, receiving help from various rescue team members.












