Friday, August 15, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1977, music legend Elvis Presley spent his last full day alive in Memphis with his then-9-year-old daughter Lisa Marie and his fiancée Ginger Alden.

Planning a trip to the Smokies for some end-of-summer fun? Park officials are reminding visitors not to feed black bears after three separate incidents were reported in the last week. See details in the story below.

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US Targets Cartel Leaders

A federal investigation into a 2019 car accident near Knoxville led to charges against five high-ranking members of Mexico’s United Cartels.

Indictments unsealed on Thursday by the Department of Justice charge three leaders and two senior enforcers of the cartel with manufacturing and distributing controlled substances.

The investigation began after suspects fled a 2019 crash and discarded a protective case filled with methamphetamine behind a building before police caught them. Authorities used wiretaps, search warrants and surveillance to build their case.

The U.S. has offered $10 million for the capture of cartel leader Juan José Farías Álvarez, “El Abuelo,” and multimillion-dollar rewards for four others, all believed to be in Mexico.

Postal Service Investigating TN Check Fraud

Two Knoxville businesses say they lost thousands after mailing checks that were later stolen and altered, prompting a federal investigation.

Over the last two months, Knoxville Police filed 15 reports tied to check fraud, mostly involving checks dropped in blue USPS boxes.

Victims include a consignment shop and a startup auto business—both now dealing with major disruptions and unrecovered losses.

Postal inspectors are urging folks to avoid outdoor drop boxes after pickup hours and switch to gel pens and in-person drop-offs for safer mailing.

Cordova Men Used Prop Cash for Real Heist

Two Cordova men allegedly used movie prop money to steal $160,000 in high-end jewelry from a Boston shop in April.

Devin Johnson and an unnamed accomplice allegedly paid cash for Rolex watches and diamond chains, but the bills—marked “In Prop We Trust”—were fake.

Boston police identified the suspects through security footage and social media posts flaunting the goods.

Johnson has been charged with felony larceny and is due back in court Sept. 23, while his partner has yet to be arraigned.

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➤ Statewide: Gov. Bill Lee has confirmed he won’t endorse any candidate in the 2026 governor’s race following Sen. Marsha Blackburn’s Aug. 6 announcement that she’s running. (More)

➤ Clinton: U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon visited Grand Oaks Elementary School on Wednesday to meet with students and participate in a literacy roundtable. (More)

➤ Maryville: Missionary Josh Sullivan returned to South Africa for a six-week visit, four months after being abducted at gunpoint. (More)

➤ Gatlinburg: Park rangers reported three incidents of illegal bear feeding in Great Smoky Mountains National Park last week, warning it can make bears aggressive and lead to their euthanasia. (More)

➤ Dickson County: Nashville State Community College will open a nursing cohort of 24 students at TriStar Horizon Medical Center while its new campus is under construction. (More)

➤ Nashville: The Metropolis Park & Play Program will give working musicians free parking at more than 15 lots near popular venues, replacing last winter’s 60% discount. (See Details)

➤ The Tennessee Titans were valued at $6.2 billion by Sportico, ranking 22nd out of 32 NFL teams. (More)

➤ Sixth-year senior Brendon Lewis has emerged as the starting quarterback for the Memphis Tigers through training camp. A recent transfer, Lewis played previously at Colorado and Nevada. (More)

➤ The University of Tennessee athletic department chose Adidas over Nike in a 10-year apparel deal that includes at least $10 million annually in product and cash. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: MLB | Soccer | PGA | LPGA | LLWS

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➤ Southwest Airlines will begin service from McGhee Tyson Airport in March, becoming the seventh carrier at the growing Knoxville-area hub and adding new low-cost routes. (More)

➤ The Hotel Pontotoc in downtown Memphis has reopened after a $3 million renovation, offering 10 customized rooms and a speakeasy-style basement bar called The Dame. (See Photos)

➤ The Epson Tour’s upcoming women’s pro golf event is expected to generate between $500,000 and $1 million in local revenue for Blount County. (More)

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➤ Polar, a 7-year-old poodle, joined two other therapy dogs in the Hawkins County School District to provide emotional support and reduce student stress. (See Polar)

➤ Country star Kane Brown will guest star in the Oct. 9 premiere of ABC’s new series 9-1-1: Nashville, with Variety reporting his role will feature a heroic storyline. (More)

➤ Smoky Mountain towns are hosting a weekly scavenger hunt for Carl, a lifesize Sasquatch mannequin, with clues posted by Visit Smokies to promote local tourism. (See Details)

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Friday, August 15, 2025

Friday, August 15, 2025

US Targets Cartel Leaders

Postal Service Investigating TN Check Fraud

Cordova Men Used Prop Cash for Real Heist

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