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One Million Bees Escape in Knoxville Truck Crash Friday Morning
One million bees escaped after a truck carrying the insects crashed shortly before noon on I-40 East in Knoxville on Friday. The area around Henley Street was closed while bee keepers collected the swarm. There were no reports of injuries.
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Former Scott County Detective Indicted in Fire Investigation
A TBI investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Scott County detective on charges related to insurance fraud involving a vehicle fire in December 2024. The investigation revealed that the vehicle's owner, 43-year-old Daniel Garrett, was the individual responsible for starting the fire. At the time of th...
22h ago
Roane County Jury Convicts Traythan Edwards of Aggravated Kidnapping, Domestic Assault, Assault and Theft
A Roane County jury has convicted 25-year-old Traythan Edwards on several charges for astemming from an incident that occurred on Christamas Eve of 2022 in Rockwood. Edwards reportedly returned home that morning and assaulted the mother of his child and held her captive for over an hour before she was able to escape. ...
Apr 16, 2026
Cumberland County Sheriff's Office Warns Community About Increasing Scams
The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office has seen an increase in scams targeting our community. The Sheriff's Office offers the following advice to protect yourself: Do NOT click links in unsolicited emails or private messages Do NOT trust phone numbers sent to you Do NOT use Bitcoin ATM machines for any requested paymen...
Apr 16, 2026






