
SHOWERS POSSIBLE THIS WEEKEND INTO EARLY AUTUMN
Scattered showers and a few storms may develop this weekend, with better rain chances by the start of autumn on Monday. Friday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind. Friday Night: Partly cloudy ...

BLEDSOE DEPUTIES EXECUTE SEARCH WARRANT AT PIKEVILLE SUNOCO
Pikeville, TN – The Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant at the Sunoco gas station located within the city limits of Pikeville, Bledsoe County. This action comes after the Sheriff’s ...

NORRIS PROPERTY TAX DEADLINE APPROACHING
Norris, TN – City of Norris residents should now have received their 2025 property tax statements. Anyone who has not yet received their statement is asked to contact the City Office at (865) 494-7645 ...

SEARCH WARRANT LEADS TO ARREST OF CONFIRMED GANG MEMBER IN PUTNAM COUNTY
On September 17, 2025, Putnam County Sheriff’s Office arrested Kevin Otey following the execution of a search warrant at his residence located at 781 Cardinal Street, Cookeville, TN. Otey is a confirm ...

Allen M Russell, 79
Allen M Russell, age 79, was born on July 13, 1946 to Hubert and Laura Russell in Harriman, TN. He passed away on September 12, 2025 in Crossville, TN. He is survived by his wife- Geneva Russell of Cr ...

William Morgan “Bill” Newport Jr, 69
Mr. William Morgan "Bill" Newport Jr, age 69 of Rockwood, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman. He was born on January 8th, 1956, in Kentucky. Bill was ...

William Richard (Dickey) Hood, 69
William Richard (Dickey) Hood, age 69, of Coalfield passed away on September 16, 2025. Dickey was born on February 22, 1956 to Curtis and Jean Hood. He was a loving husband, father, and pappy. Dickey ...

Jeanie Ward, 74
Mrs. Jeanie Ward passed away on September 17, 2025 surrounded by her family. Born on November 5, 1950, Jeanie’s life was defined by love, selflessness and an enduring dedication to her family. As a c ...

Randy C. Smith, 69
Randy C. Smith, age 69, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Randy was born in Ft. Smith, Arkansas and raised in a military family. After his Dad's retirement, he returned to his p ...

Willie Gregory Gannon, 69
Dec. 16, 1955~ Sep. 13, 2025 Willie Gregory Gannon, age 69, was born on December 16, 1955 to Jesse and Edith Gannon in Pikeville, KY. He passed away on September 13, 2025 in Crossville, TN. He enjoye ...

TENNESSEE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE HOLDS STEADY AT 3.6%
NASHVILLE – Tennessee’s unemployment rate held steady last month at 3.6%, seven-tenths of a percentage point below the national rate, according to data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workf ...

CONTROLLED BURNS IN OAK RIDGE TODAY
From the City of Oak Ridge: Smoke Notice: Small controlled burns to improve wildlife habitat & reduce wildfire risk will take place near Hwy 95 & Bear Creek Road as well as Bethel Valley an ...