Daily News Express

10/07/2025

Harriman Councilman, firefighter son facing numerous charges in connection to fatal shooting of Lenoir City teen.

10/01/2025

🚨 DID YOU KNOW? 🚨
You can add up to 5 emergency contacts to your Tennessee driver's license!

🧠 Why does this matter?
In case of an emergency, first responders can quickly notify your loved ones.

This is especially helpful for:
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Teens
👵 Elderly family members
🚗 Anyone who might be involved in an accident

✅ A simple step that could save lives!

📍 Visit the Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security website to update your information today.

📣 Spread the word!

https://dl.safety.tn.gov/_/

10/01/2025

⏰ Seconds count in an emergency. Making sure your house number is clearly posted and easy to see—day or night—helps first responders find you faster when every moment matters. 🏠

09/23/2025

A man faces charges of attempted first-degree murder after he allegedly tried to set a camper on fire with a woman inside on Sunday, court records said.
https://www.wate.com/news/monroe-county-news/man-charged-with-attempted-murder-arson-in-madisonville/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WATE_6_On_Your_Side

09/23/2025

Oak Grove Road Fatal Hit and Run Update:

On Tuesday, September 16th, at approximately 11:30 PM, our officers began investigating a pedestrian hit and run on Oak Grove Road near Lincoln Drive. The victim, Larrylee Anthony Holtzclaw, 43, from Sweetwater, TN, was transported to Sweetwater Hospital but sadly succumbed to his injuries.

Since the incident, our Criminal Investigations Division and Patrol Division have been diligently reviewing surveillance footage from various locations and gathering statements from numerous individuals. We have successfully identified a suspect vehicle and a person of interest believed to have been driving the vehicle that left the scene.

On Friday, September 19th, a search warrant was issued for the suspect vehicle, which has been collected for evidence and is being sent to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Crime Lab in Knoxville for analysis. The investigation is ongoing, and our team is in continuous communication with the 10th District Attorney General’s Office regarding potential prosecution.

We sincerely thank the citizens and businesses who provided vital information during this investigation. Our thoughts and prayers are with Larry's family and friends during this incredibly difficult time.

09/20/2025

DEVELOPING: A man who authorities say opened fire at customers in the parking lot of an Athens bar shot the owner of the bar to death during a confrontation, and stole his truck. He's now in custody.

Here's what we know: https://bit.ly/3VY3Pbn

09/17/2025

Madisonville Police ask for public's help in fatal hit and run.

Public Assistance Requested in Fatal Hit-and-Run Investigation
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The Madisonville Police Department is seeking assistance from the community in locating a vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run incident that occurred Tuesday night.

The incident took place on Oak Grove Road near Lincoln Drive at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 16. A pedestrian was struck and later died from their injuries.

At this time, there is no information available regarding the type of vehicle involved, and no further details will be released as this remains an active investigation.

If you have any information related to this incident—no matter how small—you are urged to contact:

Madisonville Police Department: 423-442-2268

Non-Emergency Dispatch: 423-442-4357

09/11/2025

His last communication was a message telling his daughter, "Happy birthday." After that, he was not heard from again.

James Hughes, better known as Jamie, is still missing from Monroe County, TN. The last known contact with Jamie was on November 18, 2023, when he sent a message to his daughter.

At the time of his disappearance, Jamie was described as a 48-year-old Caucasian male, 5'9" tall, 185 lbs, with gray hair and blue eyes.

His sister told me that the last place Jamie was known to be staying was in Madisonville, where he was staying with a "friend" named Vitrus Boring. Jamie allegedly left the home on foot after they had an altercation. The date of the altercation is unknown.

The inside and outside of that residence were searched utilizing K9s, but Jamie was not found.

His family is still hoping for answers, even though they know they are facing the reality that something bad likely happened; they would still like to find him and know what that something is.

If you have any information, please call the Monroe County Sheriff's Department at (423)442-3911.

Show his family some love and support by letting them know you are keeping your eyes open just in case.