Tipton and Lauderdale County deputies Matthew Lawler and Benjamin Stanifer face June trial dates on tampering charges tied to the Jackson Hopper arrest.
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November 5, 2026
UTC Police, Corrections Degrees Win State ApprovalThe Tennessee Higher Education Commission found the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's proposed 90-credit-hour programs meet focused baccalaureate criteria.
October 24, 2026
Tennessee Gubernatorial Candidates Propose Tax ChangesLauren Pinkston and David Hatley face off in the upcoming November 3 election for the state's highest office.
October 21, 2026
Media Groups Challenge Tennessee Police Buffer LawAppellate judges are weighing the constitutionality of a law allowing police to enforce 25-foot zones around interactions.
October 14, 2026
TBI Released Age-Progressed Portraits of FugitiveThe Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released eight new images of Robert Houston Sanders, a fugitive on the run since 1990.
October 12, 2026
Former Tennessee Sheriffs' Official Filed Retaliation SuitJeff Bledsoe sued the Tennessee Sheriffs' Association, alleging he was fired for reporting organizational misconduct.
October 5, 2026
Task Force 70 Trains Rural Police OfficersThe nonprofit provides low-cost instruction to help rural departments handle complex threats and limited budgets.
September 29, 2026
Trousdale Turner Prison Launched Body Camera ProgramCorrectional officers at the Tennessee facility began utilizing body-worn cameras on September 8, 2026.
September 23, 2026
Tennessee Prosecutors Reported Digital Evidence SurgeA new state report highlights the massive volume of body camera footage currently managed by judicial teams.
