
SUNNY AND HOT FOR THE HOLIDAY—SHOWERS RETURN NEXT WEEK
Independence Day through the weekend stays mostly dry with highs near 89, but rain chances rise by Monday and Tuesday. Independence Day: Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming east around 5 ...

LEARNING CENTER ENDOWMENT ESTABLISHED IN HONOR OF FACULTY EMERITUS
Terry Jordan-Henley and Ken Dungan recently established a new endowment through Roane State Foundation to honor the life and legacy of Roane State Faculty Emeritus Jennifer Jordan-Henley, who passed a ...

OAK RIDGE MAN TRIES TO BRAKE CHECK A COP; IT DOESN’T END WELL
In Knoxville, Tennessee, Kevin Webb, an Oak Ridge resident, was arrested for reckless driving on Pellissippi Parkway late Monday night around 11:36 p.m. after a dangerous encounter with law enforcemen ...

Charles Huel Neal, 76
Bilbrey - Charles Huel Neal, age 76, of Crossville passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 peacefully at home. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Rhonda McCurry Neal; daughter, Bethany Neal Boh ...

Brandy Melissa Carter Poe, 47
Evans - Brandy Melissa Carter Poe, 47, went home to be with the Lord on July 1, 2025 at UT Medical Center. Brandy was born on February 24, 1978 in Harriman, TN to Randy and Sherry Carter. Brandy’s gre ...

Wendy May Ogle, 53
Schubert - Wendy May Ogle May 18, 1972 — July 2, 2025 Knoxville, TN The family will have a graveside service Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. in the Mossy Grove Cemetery with Bro. ...

Patricia Ann Copeland, 73
Mundy - Patricia Ann Copeland Age: 73 of Cookeville, formerly of Fentress Co. Passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center Funeral service will be held at 2 PM ...

James “Pap” Andrew Patrick, 81
Fraker - James “Pap” Andrew Patrick, age 81, of Kingston, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at his residence. He was born November 22, 1943 in Knoxville and was a member of Island Home Baptist Chur ...

MICHAEL MADSEN PASSES AWAY AT 67
Michael Madsen, a renowned actor celebrated for his roles in Quentin Tarantino films such as *Reservoir Dogs*, *Kill Bill Vol. 2*, and *The Hateful Eight*, passed away at 67, as confirmed by his manag ...

CUMBERLAND PROPERTY ASSESSOR HONORED BY U.T.
Franklin, TN -- The University of Tennessee honored Kelli Buchannon, Cumberland County Assessor of Property as a Certified Public Administrator at a Capstone event on June 26, 2025. A participant ...

WRECK ON PEAVINE ROAD MAY BE CAUSING CONGESTION
Today at 12:12 PM, a motor vehicle accident with possible injuries was reported at 1996 Peavine Road in Crossville, and is likely causing significant traffic disruptions in the area. The incident occu ...

DID YOU KNOW? FUN FIREWORKS FACTS TO FILL YOUR FOURTH!
Fireworks have been associated with the 4th of July all the way back to almost the holiday's inception! In fact, fireworks were used to celebrate America's Independence the very next year after it was ...