Category: Regional

2014 Tennessee state primary, Weakley County election results

Voters took to the polls Thursday to decide the Tennessee State Primary elections and the Weakley County General elections.  The results are as follows: Note: Bold typeface indicates winner. Two commissioners were selected from each of the nine districts. All results are unofficial as of 8 August 2014.   Weakley County General elections Weakley County… Continue reading 2014 Tennessee state primary, Weakley County election results

New ZIPstream Aerial Adventures Park at Fall Creek Falls opens early June

For those who like ziplining, an aerial adventure park will open this summer at Fall Creek Falls State Park near Pikeville, Tennessee. ZIPstream Fall Creek Falls is currently set to open in early June. The attraction will be open daily to the public during the summer, and on the weekends during fall and spring. The ZIPstream adventure… Continue reading New ZIPstream Aerial Adventures Park at Fall Creek Falls opens early June

Jason Autry indicted in Holly Bobo case

Jason Wayne Autry, 39 of Holladay, Tenn., was indicted this afternoon on one count of first-degree murder and one count of especially aggravated kidnapping of Holly Bobo. A grand jury met at 1 p.m. to make a decision on Autry’s indictments. Autry is now the second person charged in the case. Autry was described at… Continue reading Jason Autry indicted in Holly Bobo case

Zachary Adams charged with additional count

According to the TBI, Zachary Rye Adams has been charged with Coercion of Witness in the ongoing investigation into the Holly Bobo disappearance. “Through the course of this investigation in recent weeks, additional information was developed that led special agents to secure an arrest warrant today, charging Adams with a single count of Coercion of… Continue reading Zachary Adams charged with additional count

Lawmaker pulls UT Sex Week bills

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Republican lawmaker says he’s dropping a legislative fight over the student run Sex Week at the state’s flagship public university. Sen. Stacey Campfield of Knoxville and other lawmakers took issue with the use of student fees for the weeklong program about sex. Earlier this week, the Senate passed a resolution… Continue reading Lawmaker pulls UT Sex Week bills

Blind sided: Titans agree to 4-year deal with OT Michael Oher

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have agreed to a multiyear deal with offensive tackle Michael Oher, a former first-round draft pick who spent his first five seasons with the Baltimore Ravens. Titans general manager Ruston Webster called Oher “a big, strong, durable player” in a statement announcing the move Friday. Oher’s contract reportedly… Continue reading Blind sided: Titans agree to 4-year deal with OT Michael Oher

Zachary Adams charged with methamphetmine in jail

Zachary Adams, who was indicted last week in the Holly Bobo disappearance, has been charged with meth possession in jail. After Adams was transferred from Decatur County Jail to Chester County Jail on March 1, meth was found in his possession. Illana Tate, TBI spokeswoman, confirmed that Zachary Adams had been charged with both possession… Continue reading Zachary Adams charged with methamphetmine in jail

Haslam furthers Drive to 55 with ‘Tennessee Promise’

Earlier this month, in his State of the State address, Gov. Bill Haslam announced a new plan to aid in his Drive to 55. Tennessee Promise is a program that will allow any Tennessee student K-12 to attend a two-year college or technical school absolutely free. Then, if the student wishes, they can transfer to… Continue reading Haslam furthers Drive to 55 with ‘Tennessee Promise’