Category Archives: Local News
School Board
The Warren County School Board will meet Thursday evening in a called session at the Central Office. The board will approve executive board minutes for school nutrition and GP line item budget amendme...
Ciphertek Systems Jul 05, 2018
TBI Spokesman Placed on Leave
A regional spokesperson for the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has been placed on administrative leave as part of the criminal investigation of the TBI’s former acting director.Micheal A. Jon...
Ciphertek Systems Jul 05, 2018
Secret Service Warns of Gas Pump Skimmers
The U.S. Secret Service is warning motorists, businesses and police of a disturbing surge in criminals’ stealing credit information at gas pumps.Fraudsters are installing a tiny device called a ...
Ciphertek Systems Jul 05, 2018
Jamboree Kicks Off
The 47th Annual Smithville Fiddler’s Jamboree and Craft Festival kicks off Friday and continues through Saturday. Activities begin each morning at 9am. Most of the focus will be on the musical c...
Ciphertek Systems Jul 05, 2018
Federal Judge Strikes Down State Law
A federal judge has struck down a law that allowed Tennessee officials to revoke driver’s licenses for defendants who did not pay court costs.The ruling from U.S. District Judge Aleta Trauger sa...
Ciphertek Systems Jul 04, 2018
Motto Required in Schools
When Tennessee K-12 public students begin classes next month, the national motto “In God We Trust” will be required to be posted somewhere in their schools. What’s called the “...
Ciphertek Systems Jul 04, 2018
Gas Prices
Gas prices are sure to be facing upward pressure as Independence Day quickly approaches. AAA is forecasting nearly 47 million Americans will travel for the holiday. The 39.7 million who will drive wil...
Ciphertek Systems Jul 03, 2018
Sparta Woman Accused in Husband's Death
A Sparta woman was behind bars Sunday night, accused of killing her husband.Investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the White County Sheriff’s Department said Patsy Hensley,...
Ciphertek Systems Jul 03, 2018
New Fire Chief Appointed for Dept. of Forestry
A new fire chief has been appointed for the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry.The Agriculture Department says he is Wade Waters, who has more than 14 years of experience with fo...
Ciphertek Systems Jul 03, 2018
AEDs Now Required at All High Schools
A Tennessee law could save your child’s life in an emergency situation while they’re at school.AEDs are now required inside every high school statewide. The law went into effect on Sunday....
Ciphertek Systems Jul 03, 2018