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School Tip Leads to Felon’s ICE Arrest

Federal agents in Nashville arrested Luis Meza-Olivera, a Peruvian national with a prior conviction for kidnapping and assault, after a Nashville school official alerted authorities, according to ICE.

The tip came after his daughter told school staff she feared for her mother’s safety following his release from prison in March.

Meza-Olivera had completed a 12-year sentence tied to a 2015 case in Washington County, where a child called 911 during the attack.

Authorities say the arrest was based on the tip and his criminal history, and the case remains under review.

Cremated Remains Found in Thrifted Jar

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➤ Statewide: Volunteers removed more than 20,000 pounds of trash from Watts Bar Lake during a regional cleanup, marking a significant increase from last year’s effort. (See Photos)

➤ Sumner County: Owners of a 239-year-old farm will meet with TVA officials to oppose a proposed power line through their property and call for an alternate route. (More)

➤ Nashville: City officials ordered the rebuilding of a nearly 100-year-old home demolished without approval, saying the move violated historic preservation rules and must be corrected at the owner’s expense. (More)

➤ Gatlinburg: Wildlife officials said relocating problem bears in East Tennessee is ineffective, as most return or die, and urged residents to secure food and trash to prevent human-bear conflicts. (More)

➤ Jellico: Residents are pushing for a review of a local bitcoin mining facility, claiming soaring electric bills, while officials say higher costs are tied to increased usage and cold weather. (More)

➤ Knoxville: Ijams Nature Center received a 15.7-acre property and church donation from the Presbytery of East Tennessee to expand preschool programs, outdoor education, and community partnerships in South Knoxville. (See Property)

➤ March Madness action continues today with No. 15 Tennessee State playing No. 2 Iowa State in the early afternoon, followed by No. 6 Tennessee playing No. 11 Miami-Ohio. (How to Watch)

➤ Vanderbilt rallied from a slow start to beat McNeese 78-68 in the NCAA tournament’s first round and will face Nebraska in the second round on Saturday. (More) 

➤ Former Grizzlies big man Marc Gasol was selected as a member of the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Class for 2026. His storied basketball career kept him in Memphis for about a decade. (More)

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➤ WARN notices filed in Tennessee since Jan. 13 have affected 2,243 workers, with 15 layoffs or closures reported through March 5, according to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. (More)

➤ CARTA partnered with the Reinert Group to expand operations around Chattanooga’s Incline Railway, adding new businesses, including Jeni’s Ice Cream, as officials aim to create a destination for visitors and locals. (More)

➤ Country singer Riley Green is opening a new Duck Blind bar and live music venue in Gatlinburg, aiming to bring a laid-back nightlife spot to the Smoky Mountains. (More)

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➤ A Mount Pleasant woman’s Dolly Parton tribute room carries deeper meaning after her husband’s 2022 death, as the singer’s handwritten message helped her endure grief and find moments of joy. (See Story)

➤ Mt. Juliet’s Lifehouse Animal Refuge said Mary, a puppy stolen in early March and returned a day later, has been adopted, renamed Mazy, and found a happy ending. (More)

➤ Knoxville’s Eugenia Williams House, a restored historic home overlooking the Tennessee River, will open to the public for the first time on April 11 with tours and events. (See Details)

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