June 3, 2026
News
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.
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.
Man known for racially derogatory livestreams charged with attempted murder after Tennessee shooting
CLARKSVILLE (AP) — A man who goes by 'Chud the Builder' and livestreams himself saying racially derogatory statements to Black people in public settings was arrested and charged with attempted murder after a shooting outside a Tennessee courthouse on Wednesday, authorities said.
East High Senior Dorian Carpenter named National Merit Scholar
More than a million students entered the competition in 2025, their junior year.
West Hamblen County home destroyed by fire
A home in West Hamblen County was destroyed by a fire on Wednesday evening.
Ancient teeth hint at canoodling between early human relatives
NEW YORK (AP) — An analysis of ancient teeth is giving scientists a rare peek into interactions between human relatives hundreds of thousands of years ago that have left a lasting imprint on our species.
Utah woman who published a book on grief after husband’s death to be sentenced for his murder
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — A Utah mother who published a children's book about grief after the death of her husband and was later found guilty of killing him finds out Wednesday how long she will spend in prison.
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.
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.
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.