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Tennessee drivers that are convicted even of misdemeanor drunk driving charges may find it impossible to buy alcohol for several years afterward if a bill proposed by one state representative is successful. State Representative Bud Hulsey wants the licenses of people...
A 47-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman were taken into custody at a Tennessee airport on Dec. 28 after authorities got information about a planned drug delivery. The man had flown a small aircraft that was on the tarmac at the Crossville airport. There were more...
Country singer Michael Ray might need to compose a song about getting in trouble with the law. Police arrested the 29-year-old artist after he allegedly rear-ended another vehicle in the drive-through of a McDonald's restaurant in Florida on Dec. 20. Ray said that his...
While some states have taken steps to decriminalize and even legalize marijuana use, Tennessee has not. In fact, if a Chattanooga police officer catches you with marijuana, you could face some very serious charges. In addition, a conviction on your criminal record...
On Dec. 19, the attorney of a Tennessee teacher who was accused of kidnapping a 15-year-old student in early 2017 filed a motion to prevent certain statements from being used in court. It was argued in the motion that the accused man was being forced to admit to...
Drivers in Tennessee can expect to see more police vehicles on the streets during the holiday season as local and state law enforcement agencies take part in a statewide effort to curb drunk driving. The Booze It and Lose It campaign is being organized by the...
Tennessee residents may be familiar with country music artist Randy Travis. In 2012, he was stopped for DUI, and during the traffic stop, footage was taken of him naked and speaking incoherently. Travis had attempted to block Texas authorities from releasing the...
For many young people, college is a time of experimenting and learning through both real-world experience and classroom instruction. Many college students begin experimenting with mind-altering substances in college, including alcohol. Quite a few will also consider...
A joint law enforcement effort in Tennessee that lasted several months culminated in the arrest of 10 suspects between the ages of 27 and 59, all in the Memphis metropolitan area. According to press reports issued by the Memphis Police Department, the arrests were...
Fans of rap sensation Fetty Wap may be interested in knowing that the famous musician blew a .09 percent BAC reading during a traffic stop on Nov. 3. In Tennessee and other states across the nation, the legal limit for operating a motor vehicle is .08 percent....
