
A LOOK AT THE 11 CANDIDATES FOR THE DIRECTOR OF SCHOOLS POSITION IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
The Cumberland County Board of Education will hold a work session this Thursday and a possible special called meeting to follow. The purpose is to establish the procedures for upcoming interviews for ...

CROSSVILLE POLICE ISSUE STATEMENT ON LOCAL BUSINESS SAFETY DURING RE-OPENING PHASE
In response to the re-opening of many local businesses, the Crossville Police Department wishes to remind everyone that, even though more businesses will be opening, individual travel should still be ...

CHESTER LEE ROSE, AGE 67
Private services will be held for Chester Lee Rose, age 67, of Crossville, who passed away April 25, 2020. Survivors include his wife: Linda Rose; daughter: Toshua Berdy (John); grandchildren: Timothy ...

LILLIE MAE LADD HERRELL, AGE 95
Lillie Mae Ladd Herrell, age 95, of Kingston, passed away April 25, 2020. She was a founding member of Foursquare Gospel Church in Kingston. Lillie was known for her love of gardening. She was an avid ...

9,918 TOTAL CASES OF COVID 19 IN TENNESSEE – APRIL 27, 2020
The Tennessee Department of Health said in their report released this afternoon there are 9.918 total confirmed cases of coronavirus in the state. Officials say as of today (April 27, 2020), 184 died, ...

ROCKWOOD WOMAN CHARGED WITH RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT IN CROSSVILLE
A Roane County woman is facing charges after she reportedly fell asleep behind the wheel of a vehicle in a restaurant drive-thru in Crossville. Police responded to McDonald’s on Peavine Road late Frid ...

ICONIC ROANE COUNTY RESTAURANT OWNER, “LOTTIE” O’BRIEN, PASSES AWAY AT AGE 94
An iconic Roane County restaurant owner and pizza maker passed away this morning. Lieselotte “Lottie” O’Brien was 94 years old. She owned and ran Mama Mia’s Restaurant and Pizzeria in Kingston since F ...

TENNESSEE TECH PREPARING TO DISTRIBUTE $4.4 MILLION TO ELIGIBLE TTU STUDENTS THROUGH CARES ACT
Tennessee Tech University (TTU) students who are eligible will soon receive $4.4 million through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The money will help cover expens ...

CHARLOTTE L. GREEN HAMBY, AGE 77
Charlotte L. Green Hamby, age 77, of Crab Orchard, passed away April 25, 2020. She was born December 10, 1942 in Crab Orchard, the daughter of Chester and Rozelle Thompson Green. She was retired after ...

TWO INJURED IN VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON CLEAR CREEK ROAD IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY – FOLLOW-UP STORY
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department released a vehicle accident report today of a crash on the 3600 block of Clear Creek Road yesterday afternoon. Deputies say a 1999 Chevy S-10 pickup driven b ...

HIGH-SPEED PURSUIT IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY RESULTS IN PHILLIPS BEING ARRESTED
While on a recent patrol on Highway 70 West, a Cumberland County deputy reportedly observed a dark colored SUV traveling at nearly 80 m.p.h. in a 55 zone. The officer attempted to pull over the driver ...

NASCAR DRIVER RYAN NEWMAN SET TO RETURN TO RACING TWO MONTHS AFTER FIERY CRASH
NASCAR driver Ryan Newman announced yesterday he will return to racing once the coronavirus quarantine is lifted. The announcement comes two months after Newman was involved in a fiery crash, from whi ...