First vaping-related death reported in Tennessee
Tennessee officials have reported the state’s first death from a vaping-related respiratory illness. The state Department of Health’s announcement Thursday comes amid a national outbreak of vaping-related illnesses, including 53 cases reported in Tennessee. Health Commissioner Lisa
USBWA names top freshman award after Tamika Catchings
Starting this year, the nation’s top freshman women’s basketball player each season will win the Tamika Catchings Award. The United States Basketball Writers Association announced Thursday during the SEC women’s basketball Media Day event that it’s naming
Dukedom man charged with rape has case continued to October 30
A Dukedom man charged with rape had his case moved to later this month. On Wednesday, Weakley County General Sessions Judge Tommy Moore moved the case against 48-year-old Thomas Joseph Koker to October 30th. Koker, of Austin
THP trooper resigns after DUI arrest in Henry Co.
A Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper arrested for DUI in Henry County has resigned. Trooper Daryl Veliz resigned Wednesday after he was arrested Monday morning by the Paris Police Department. Veliz is charged with DUI, refusal of implied