Tennessee lawmakers have passed a balanced $59.8 billion budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, fulfilling their constitutional duty while reaffirming the state’s commitment to conservative …

The  Carroll County and surrounding communities are grieving the tragic loss of Chance Carlton, a 32-year-old lineman with Carroll County Electric, who died in the early hours of Thursday, April …

As communities across Tennessee recover from devastating tornadoes and flooding, Secretary of State Tre Hargett warned Tennesseans to remain vigilant about potential scams as they consider supporting …

The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) is confirming the state’s first measles case in 2025 in a middle Tennessee resident. The likely source of the infection is being investigated. …

Last week the new FBI Director Kash Patel visited with Governor Bill Lee, Tennessee Senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty, and a group of sheriffs from across the state. Participating in …

Several Carroll County names are in the running for regional recognition as finalists in the 2025 Cornerstone Awards, which honor standout contributions to tourism and hospitality in West Tennessee. …

A Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) trooper sustained serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle while on patrol in Benton County. Trooper Douglas Williams, an 11-year veteran of the force, …

The March 17 deadline for entry into the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency 2025-26 photo contest for publication in the Tennessee Wildlife annual calendar is quickly approaching. All interested …

Tennessee lawmakers have taken a decisive step to reinforce the state’s prohibition on weather modification and geoengineering with the advancement of House Bill 1112 (HB 1112). Sponsored by …

President Donald Trump touted a list of border security measures he’s implemented in his first month in office before a joint session of Congress Tuesday night. “Since taking office, …

Mexico has made a “very interesting” proposal of matching U.S. tariffs on China, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Feb. 28. It came after Mexico’s Economy Secretary …

(The Center Square) – A proposed law would force Tennessee students to go without their cellular communication devices during instructional time. House Bill 932 is on the House …

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed regret over last week’s clash with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance at the White House and has pledged to sign a minerals …

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to a Tennessee law that bans drag shows in public places or anywhere minors are present. Senate Majority …

Benton County Property Assessor Ryan Hall has had extensive public appearances in the last two weeks to inform the citizenry of the upcoming Tennessee State Comptrollers’ real property …

Benton County Clerk Wanda Malin informs that there are new license plates available. A portion of the cost of the plates goes to the non-profit Tennessee Lions Sight Service. Consisting of Lions …

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Gov. Bill Lee delivered his seventh State of the State address Monday, outlining Tennessee’s budget and legislative agenda for the upcoming fiscal year. Addressing a …

Two bills making their way through Congress aim to abolish the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the National Firearms Act (NFA). The ATF bill was introduced by Colorado …

Gas prices across the state fell four cents, on average, over last week. The  Tennessee Gas Price average  is now $2.76 which is three cents more expensive than one …

There are currently 146 bills that will be heard during the Tennessee General Assembly committees this week. Bills are scheduled to be heard from February 10 – 12 all day. To check the dates …