NASHVILLE — For the second time, the execution of convicted murderer Gary Wayne Sutton has been postponed after a botched execution by the state of Tennessee.

The Tennessee Department of Correction is being scrutinized worldwide after the failed execution of Christa Pike. Pike was sentenced to death for the 1995 killing of Colleen Slemmer in Knoxville.

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following information was taken from the intake reports generated from the Sevier County Jail. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Names may be similar to other members of the community.

On Wednesday, Oct. 7, officers from the Sevierville Police Department and community members will come together in an informal setting to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee.

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SEVIERVILLE — District Attorney General Jimmy Dunn and ADA Brownlow Marsh officially entered not guilty pleas on Thursday to criminal charges filed against them in August.

SEVIERVILLE — It isn’t clear yet when there will be a resolution to domestic assault charges that led to the suspension of Sevierville City Administrator Dustin Smith.

SEVIERVILLE — Embattled District Attorney Jimmy Dunn got some good legal news this week as a 2025 lawsuit against him has been dismissed.

Traffic advisory issued for Robert Henderson Road for Oct. 1

SEVIERVILLE — A Sevier County grand jury advanced dozens of charges to circuit court during Monday during its monthly meeting.

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following information was taken from the intake reports generated from the Sevier County Jail. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Names may be similar to other members of the community.

The Tennessee Board of Regents held its quarterly board meeting on Sept. 17 and Sept. 18 at Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Shelbyville. The two-day meeting, hosted by the college, TCAT McMinnville and Motlow State Community College, featured presentations that included highli…

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following information was taken from the intake reports generated from the Sevier County Jail. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Names may be similar to other members of the community.

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SEVIERVILLE — Court records from Washington County indicate Sevierville City Administrator Dustin Smith’s girlfriend said in court that an alleged domestic violence incident was a "misunderstanding" and he didn’t strike her.

NASHVILLE – Secretary of State Tre Hargett, Sen. Jessie Seal, Sen. Steve Southerland, Rep. Fred Atchley, and Rep. Andrew Farmer this week announced Technology Grant funding totaling $15,497 for public libraries in Sevier County. These funds will help cover the cost of items such as desktop c…