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A man is charged with abusing a vulnerable adult after police say he attacked his girlfriend, who is a double amputee, and tried to destroy her wheelchair. Devito Polk, 56, ...
A chase in Sumner County Saturday night led to the arrest of a man who reportedly fired multiple shots from a moving vehicle.
Fort Marr was not originally located in Benton, but in Old Town, Tennessee, south of Benton just north of the Georgia line. It was physically removed and relocated to Benton. The town was founded in ...
Polk County issued a burn ban due to dry conditions and high wildfire risk. The ban prohibits various activities, including campfires, bonfires, and burning yard waste. Violators of the burn ban ...
The Tennessee Army National Guard provided two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters from Knoxville’s 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion today to support a wildfire response in Polk County, at the ...
(WATE) — A new initiative launching in Blount County is aimed at protecting children ages 0 to 3. The Tennessee Safe Baby Court program began in 2017 and has now expanded to Blount County.
GALLATIN, Tenn. (WKRN) — The old Sumner County Courthouse has entered a new chapter in its history after a new courthouse opened last summer. In 1939, Sumner County grew beyond its courthouse ...
Wildfires in Polk County, North Carolina have burned over 4,700 acres and destroyed at least five homes. Debris and limited access points from Tropical Storm Helene are hindering firefighting efforts.
Polk County, North Carolina ... Violators could face court fees and a $100 fine. Fire officials in Florida have been working to stop the blaze that has scorched thousands of acres between Miami ...
New Tonight- The Polk County Sheriff's Office is giving the public a whole new look at the county's justice system. Today the Sheriff announced the new Data Analytics Dashboard. It provides the ...