August 25, 2026
TN State News
America started as local news. Local newspapers delivered it.
Two hundred fifty years ago, the Declaration of Independence was adopted in Philadelphia. But America did not become a country only in that room. It became a country as the news moved from community to community. Most colonists did not witness the debates of the Continental Congress. They learned about independence through the newspapers that served their towns and colonies.
US says chemical maker Chemours to pay $450M to settle ‘forever chemicals’ case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Wednesday reached a multi-state settlement with chemical giant Chemours Co. over years-long, illegal discharges of synthetic “forever chemicals” used to make products resistant to water, grease and stains. The settlement is the first by the federal government to resolve enforcement claims against a manufacturer of harmful chemicals known as PFAS.
Former King University coach enters plea after misusing nearly $39,000
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office, working in conjunction with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, has resulted in the sentencing of Jason Moorman, a former King University coach, after investigators determined he misappropriated at least $38,895.96 in university funds.
Tennessee earns ‘JustServe’ state designation
Tennessee is the first state in the Southeast — and second in the nation — to earn the Just-Serve State designation.
Monroe County Sheriff’s Department employees indicted for unlawful use of inmate labor
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office, working in conjunction with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, has resulted in indictments against two Monroe County Sheriff’s Department employees.
John Rose discusses Tennessee’s future during Grainger County visit
RUTLEDGE - Republican gubernatorial candidate and U.S. Rep. John Rose brought his Tennessee True Tour to Grainger County on Monday evening, meeting with residents at SunFresh Produce and sharing his vision for the state’s future.
1 child killed and 1 person injured after Mississippi police shoot at car
A child is dead and another person wounded after a Mississippi police officer shot at a vehicle while responding to a shoplifting call, authorities say.
Taylor Swift becomes the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night at age 36.
Former Loudon County pastor pleads guilty after misappropriating more than $332K
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office, working in conjunction with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, has resulted in a guilty plea by Nicholas Rains, the former pastor of Canvas Fellowship Church in Lenoir City.
THP receives fifth accreditation award
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security is proud to announce that the Tennessee Highway Patrol has been awarded its Fifth Accreditation Award by the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police (TACP).