TENNESSEE DIVISION OF FORESTRY ISSUES BURN PERMIT RESTRICTIONS DUE TO HAZARDOUS FIRE CONDITIONS
The Tennessee Division of Forestry has implemented restrictions on all burn permits due to very hazardous fire conditions currently affecting the state. These restrictions took effect immediately and ...
DUNLAP MAN INDICTED ON SEXUAL BATTERY CHARGE IN BLEDSOE COUNTY, ORDERED TO POST $70,000 BOND
Claude Reuben Brown, of a Lusk Loop address in Dunlap, had a $70,000 bond ordered after he was indicted on one count of sexual battery in late March. He is accused of "unwanted sex" with a 31-year-old ...
BRUSH FIRE REPORTED ON OLD RIDGE ROAD IN ROANE COUNTY
A brush fire was reported at 11:25 in Roane County, specifically in the 200 block of Old Ridge Road. Emergency responders are on scene or en route, and authorities are asking the public to slow do ...
VEHICLE VANDALISM REPORTED AT CROSSVILLE SERVICE CENTER
On April 9, 2026, Crossville Police Officer Mitchell Park responded to a vandalism call at the Crossville Service Center. Upon arrival, they spoke with regional processing manager, who reported that a ...
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SEEKS PUBLIC HELP IN MAILBOX THEFT INVESTIGATION
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division is seeking the public’s help to identify a suspect in a theft that took place in the Watt Road area of Sweetwater on March 9, 2026, b ...
WINSTEAD’S AMERICAN GRILL IN SPRING CITY TO CLOSE THIS SUNDAY
Winstead’s American Grill, a longtime staple in Spring City, Tennessee’s local dining scene, is set to close its doors permanently this Sunday evening. Staff at the location confirmed that Owner St ...
VEHICLE STRIKES SCHOOL BUS ON GALLAHER ROAD NEAR KINGSTON
A vehicle has reportedly struck the back of a school bus in Roane County, Tennessee, on Gallaher Road at Kingston Highway. According to reports, the bus was hit from behind by another vehicle and t ...
U.T. POLICE DEPARTMENT MOURNS PASSING OF SGT. PHIL WHALEY
The University of Tennessee Police Department is mourning the loss of Sgt. Phil Whaley, who passed away this morning after a courageous battle with cancer. He joined the university on August 25, 2001, ...
MAN ARRESTED FOR VANDALIZING CAR WINDOW AND POSSESSING METHAMPHETAMINE IN CROSSVILLE
On April 3, 2026, Officer Dustin Lester responded to a vandalism report at Cancun's restaurant on Main Street in Crossville. The owner, Mr. Miguel Dominguez, reported that the driver-side rear window ...
CASTLEMAN LANE IN CROSSVILLE CLOSED TODAY FOR CULVERT INTALLATION
The City of Crossville Street Department will have Castleman Lane closed today, Wednesday, April 15, 2026 to complete repairs to the culvert installation. Please seek alternate routes until repairs ar ...
HEROIC ACTIONS BY INMATES HELP SAVE A LIFE AT KEFAUVER PARK IN MADISONVILLE
On the morning of April 14, 2026, at approximately 9:45 a.m., two inmates from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office work release program, Brian Fernandez and Anthony Blackwell, were performing maintenan ...
