August 24, 2026
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Oklahoma’s Richard Glossip, who was nearly executed 3 times, granted bond while awaiting retrial
An Oklahoma judge on Thursday allowed former death row prisoner Richard Glossip to be released on bond while awaiting retrial over a 1997 killing that put him on the brink of execution three separate times.
Small medical plane crashes in New Mexico mountains, killing all 4 people aboard
A small medical plane crashed in a mountain range outside Ruidoso, New Mexico, before dawn Thursday, killing all four people aboard and sparking a wildfire in the surrounding forest, officials said.
Authorities seeking man wanted in Dandridge arson fire
Jeferson County authorities are looking for a man in connection to an alleged Dandridge arson fire that destroyed a home Tuesday morning.
Morristown Police Department’s Det. Matt Webb completes FBI’s Hazardous Device School
The Morristown Police Department offered congratulations to one of its own as Det. Matt Webb completed the United States Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation Hazardous Device School.
Morristown woman sentenced to 20 years in the deaths of multiple Fentanyl overdose victims
On May 13, Ashlyn Jade Henry, 25 of Morristown, Tennessee was sentenced to 20 years by the Honorable Clifton L. Corker, United States District Court, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee at Greeneville.
Eleven indicted in Knox theft conspiracy case
A Knox County Grand Jury has returned indictments against eleven individuals, including current and former Knox County Sheriff’s Office personnel, on multiple charges related to an alleged theft conspiracy.
Hamblen Sheriff’s Office presents budget requests
As he begins his second term as Hamblen County Sheriff, Chad Mullins and Executive Assistant Michele Green presented the Hamblen County Finance Committee its requests for Fiscal Year 2027 at the committees meeting Monday evening.
K-9 Grimm to receive donation of body armor
K-9 Grimm, the newest member of the Hamblen County Sheriff’s Office, will receive a bullet and stab protective vest, thanks to a charitable donation from the nonprofit organization, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
Grainger County School board member Blanken indicted on statutory rape charges
A Grainger County School board member who also served as a substitute teacher has been indicted following charges of an inappropriate relationship with a teenager Steve Blanken - who represents District 2 - was arrested in February after allegations arose about an inappropriate relationship with a child arose. The alleged incident occurred in Blanken’s vehicle which was parked at a remote location.
Pantier hits grand slam as Senators win opening game of Appalachian District Series,12-4, over Georgia Highlands
CARTERSVILLE, GA – Holden Pantier hit a grand slam in the second inning on Tuesday for No. 13 Walters State, and the Senators were never threatened from there on their way to a 12-4 win over No. 17 Georgia Highlands in game one of the Appalachian District Series.