Search Planned for Missing Helene Victim on Nolichucky Island
Washington County rescue crews will search Jackson Island for Nancy Tucker as federal contractors remove storm debris beginning in September. Tucker disappeared nearly two years ago when Helene floodwaters destroyed her home. Her husband Jimmy’s body was found days later. The 80-acre island is the only area in the county that has not been searched. […]
Read MoreNo Injuries Reported in Hawkins County School Bus Accident
No injuries were reported after a Hawkins County school bus was involved in a minor traffic accident Tuesday. Hawkins County Schools says everyone aboard the bus was examined by a medical professional as a precaution. School officials have not released details about where the accident happened, how many students were on the bus or what […]
Read MoreChuckey Woman Charged After Alleged Gun Threat
40 year old Jerika D. Davis of Chuckey is charged with aggravated assault after allegedly threatening to shoot another woman. Washington County deputies responded to Pendleton Smith Road early Tuesday after two women accused Davis of stealing prescription medication from a vehicle. Investigators say Davis admitted displaying a handgun but claimed it was unloaded. Deputies […]
Read MoreRepublican Women Hold Final Pre-Election Meeting
The Greene County Republican Women held their final meeting before the election Friday at the General Morgan Inn. Chancellor Doug Jenkins urged party unity. Current officeholders and candidates also spoke, including Third Judicial District judge candidates Crystal Jessee and Mark Stapleton.
Read MoreBarry Bales Receives Two IBMA Award Nominations
Greene County musician Barry Bales has received two International Bluegrass Music Association Award nominations. Bales is nominated for Bass Player of the Year and shares a Vocal Group of the Year nomination as a member of Alison Krauss and Union Station. He has performed with the band since 1990.
Read MoreTruck Heavily Damaged In Cedar Creek Road Fire
A truck was heavily damaged by fire Sunday afternoon on Cedar Creek Road. Bryson Collins told deputies the 2013 Dodge Ram caught fire while he was installing transmission mounts and tried to start it. St. James firefighters extinguished the blaze. No injuries were reported. The truck was valued at 35-thousand dollars.
Read MoreGreene County Fire Victim Identified
Authorities have identified 42 year old Tess Grizzle-Ramsey as the victim of a deadly Greene County house fire. The fire broke out July 20 on West Pines Road. Her body was found in the debris. The sheriff’s department and TBI are investigating the cause.
Read MoreTwo Arrested After Mustang Theft
A man and woman face charges after a 1988 Ford Mustang convertible was stolen in Greeneville. Police say security video showed Benjamin McMahan and Ashlyn Cosby taking the car. Deputies found them hours later with the Mustang on Susong Road. McMahan also had a probation violation warrant.
Read MoreGreene County Early Voting More Than Doubles
Greene County recorded 4,594 early votes before voting ended Saturday, more than twice the 2022 total. Mail-in voting continues through Election Day Thursday. Polls will be open from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. at 17 precincts across the county.
Read MoreI-81 Head-On Crash Sends Driver to Trauma Center
A 45 year old woman was flown to a trauma center after a head-on crash on Interstate 81 in Greene County Sunday. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says her SUV crossed the median near mile marker 43 and struck a semi-truck. Charges are pending.
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