The sheriff’s office was contacted by Job and Family Services with a court order for the removal of a 5-year-old.

After a Monday afternoon appearance in Hawkins County General Sessions Court, Don Wells, father of missing Rogersville child Summer Wells, is now serving time in the Hawkins County Jail in ...

DCS was also called to the home because a four-year-old child was in the driveway when authorities arrived on the scene.

CAPIAS: On March 18 a deputy while patrolling the area of Morrell Springs Road saw Christine Hawkins, 40, walking on the side of the road. The deputy had prior knowledge ...

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with additional information. The arrest of Hawkins’ utility director and the sudden retirement of its police chief are the latest developments in the ...