A 44-year-old Graysville, Tn., man has been charged with especially aggravated exploitation of a minor. Authorities said Bradley Shane Rose took graphic photos of several Rhea County children and sent them to a registered sex offender in California. Rhea County authorities were tipped off by California law enforcement. Rose was taken into custody at the Walmart in Dayton. ... (click for more)

Senator Bob Corker on Wednesday cosponsored bipartisan legislation to stabilize the individual health insurance market and begin to lower the cost of premiums. The bill was authored by Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee Chairman Lamar Alexander and Ranking Member Patty Murray.   “Congress has a responsibility to ensure that families in Tennessee ... (click for more)

Hardly a day, even a moment, goes by when some news flash appears sharing what  Trump  said or did. Not catchy and cute as we might feel when we see the baby turn over for the first time or say Da, da. Instead, this grown man and our president defies child cooing and smiling and instead frowns amid growing anger that we voted for this man, a grown up not quite potty-trained.  ... (click for more)

Hamilton County School Superintendent Bryan Johnson confirmed on Wednesday that a plan for several new public schools will be included on Thursday night’s School Board agenda. Hamilton County has fallen woefully behind other metro school districts in the state and, with an estimated $340 million in deferred repairs, upgrading facilities - that now average over 40 years old - was ... (click for more)

(Story will be updated) MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – It’s not like Signal Mountain hasn’t been down the pothole-filled road before. Despite the obstacles created by losing early in the TSSAA state volleyball tournaments, the Lady Eagles have proven to be cautious, but relentless drivers on a path back to title contention twice before. They’re on the same course this October. ... (click for more)

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Baylor Lady Red Raiders are one win away from another D-II Class AA state volleyball championship. Facing the Brentwood Academy Lady Eagles for the third time this season here at Blackman High School Wednesday morning in the winner’s bracket final, Baylor was able to advance by winning in four sets, but it was a battle for the ages where two really good ... (click for more)