Juvenile Court Cases Could See Changes
A bill that has been proposed in the Tennessee General Assembly would initially assign criminal cases involving all 17-year-olds to adult court. Those opposing the bill say it will increase the Criminal Court caseload. Under the terms of the so-called transfer bill, certain juveniles younger than 17 years of age, and all 17-year-olds, would automatically […]
Read MoreChief Ward Honored For 33 Years Of Service
The Greeneville Board of Mayor and Aldermen met on Tuesday, and among the items on the table was recognition of outgoing Police Chief Tim Ward, who is retiring at the end of this month after putting in 33 years of service to the Greeneville Police Department. During their regular meeting yesterday, the board also approved […]
Read MoreRoad Funding Drive Underway
A roads funding push by Governor Bill Lee that would allow express toll lanes to be built on some highways in Tennessee and would increase fees on drivers with electric or hybrid vehicles, cleared a key hurdle with state lawmakers on Monday. The Senate voted to advance what has been a top priority of the […]
Read MoreHealth Dept. Director Leaving
Greene County Health Department Director Matthew McConaughey is stepping down at the end of this month. McConaughey formally submitted his resignation to Greene County Mayor Kevin Morrison late last week… on Thursday. His last day at the Health Department will be March 31st. McConaughey began his job as director of the Greene County Health Department […]
Read MoreTruth FM Headlines For Thursday 3/16/23
Yesterday, we told you that Preston Moore is in custody in connection with the death back in November 2021 of 20-year-old Caitlin Crum. Now, members of the family of 16 year old Danielle Owens want answers about her death, after her body was found early last month lying in a field. Members of the Crum […]
Read MoreGreeneville Man Charged In Cold Case Murder
An arrest has been made after a long investigation into the death back in November 2021 of 20 year old Caitlin Crum. 31 year old Preston Moore has been indicted by a Greene County Grand Jury on charges including abuse of a corpse, tampering with evidence, and failure to report a death. Greeneville Police say […]
Read MoreAssistant Police Chief Indicted
Greeneville Assistant police Chief Stephen Hixson was indicted yesterday, by a Greene County Grand Jury on a charge of domestic assault. Monday’s indictment is said to be in connection with an incident that took place back in December at a home in Greeneville, and it comes following an investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. […]
Read MoreTarwater Confirmed
Tennessee lawmakers have confirmed Dwight Tarwater to serve on the state’s highest court starting this summer. Tarwater will replace outgoing Justice Sharon Lee upon her retirement on Aug. 31. Justice Lee announced in November that she would retire from the Tennessee Supreme Court after serving on the bench since 2008, when she was appointed by […]
Read MoreToday Is Day Of Hope
Today is a “Day of Hope” in Greene County and across Tennessee. In fact, today is being celebrated statewide as Tennessee’s Day of Hope. According to the Tennessee Department of Mental Health And Substance Abuse Services, hope of a better tomorrow is a source of strength and motivation to continue the work to overcome the […]
Read Moredisaster declaration approved
A disaster declaration has been approved by the federal government for the state of Tennessee following the frigid winter weather we had back around Christmas. Federal Emergency Management Agency assistance will be made available to augment state, local and tribal recovery efforts in areas affected by the severe winter storm from December 22nd through the […]
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