Tennessee teen dies in watercraft incident in Limestone County

LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) — A incident on the Elk River near Athens claimed the life of a 17-year-old from Tennessee on Monday, July 7. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) reported that the teenager was fatally injured after falling from an …

Uncle arrested after Tennessee teen found dead in Jasper County

Tennessee Child’s Dream Comes True With Magical Florida Theme Park Trip

Tennessee Child Level 3 Severe Autism Experiences the Magic of Disney World and Universal Studios, Fulfilling a Six-Month-Long Dream For six months, Dalton Strader, a young boy from Tennessee living with Level 3 Severe Autism, dreamt of stepping into the …

TCAP scores 2025: See how MSCS students did on Tennessee tests

The Tennessee Department of Education issued results from its state exams Tuesday, July 8. “Growth is not optional; it’s our mandate,” MSCS Interim Superintendent Roderick Richmond said in a statement.

Tennessee Supreme Court denies death row inmate's request for hearing

The Tennessee Supreme Court has denied a death row inmate's request to have a hearing on whether he is incompetent for capital punishment, paving the way for his execution on Aug. 5. Byron Black in 1989 was convicted of the Nashville murders of his ex- …

Four-star linebacker Brayden Rouse commits to Tennessee football over Texas, Alabama

Four-star linebacker Brayden Rouse has committed to either Tennessee, Texas, Alabama, or Michigan. Rouse is a highly touted recruit, ranked among the top linebackers in the 2026 class. Coveted four-star linebacker Brayden Rouse committed to Tennessee …

2026 four-star linebacker commits to Tennessee football over SEC schools

Tennessee received a commitment for its 2026 football recruiting class. Four-star linebacker Brayden Rouse committed to the Vols over Alabama, Texas and Michigan on Tuesday. The 6-foot-2, 220-pound prospect is from Kell High School in Marietta, Georgia. …

New Coal Mining Permit Approved in Tennessee to Boost America’s Energy Independence

WASHINGTON – The Department of the Interior has given the green light to Hurricane Creek Mining, LLC to mine coal on Bryson Mountain in Claiborne County, Tennessee. This project will produce up to 1.8 million tons of coal over the next 10 years, helping to …

Smoking-focused addiction help would save lives, but it’s not easy to access in Tennessee

Smoking accessories are displayed at the Far West Holistic Center dispensary, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) Jennifer Twyman is a big advocate for syringe service programs, or SSPs. She relied on harm reduction services …

Tennessee schools may soon require less red tape to remove students with disabilities from classrooms

Courtesy Metro Nashville Public Schoolsvia Facebook It may soon be easier for Tennessee schools to remove students with disabilities from classrooms. But advocates worry the removals may be overused and make behavioral assessments of these students less …