BLAZE DESTROYS JAMESTOWN’S HOMETOWN CAFE; FIREFIGHTERS TREATED FOR HEAT EXHAUSTION
A massive early morning fire broke out at the beloved Hometown Cafe on Friday, drawing a heavy response from local emergency crews who battled the flames for hours. First responders received the emer ...
OVER HALF A MILLION KOBALT YARD TOOLS RECALLED DUE TO SERIOUS FIRE HAZARD
Greenworks Tools has announced a massive recall of approximately 554,780 Kobalt-branded 24V and 48V yard power tools and standalone batteries due to a severe fire hazard. According to the recall noti ...
Karen Louise Leeds, 71
Karen Louise Leeds, age 71, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Cumberland Medical Center on July 7, 2026. Mrs. Leeds was born on June 23, 1955, in Sparta, TN, daughter of the late Alver Joe Quarles an ...
Frank Leslie Wright, 87
Frank Leslie Wright, 87, of Spring City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home on June 29, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on July 24, 1938, in Shelby County, Indiana, Frank ...
Charlie William Bare, 88
Charlie William Bare, 88 of Spring City, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at Rhea Medical Center. Charlie was born on August 26, 1937 to the late William and Decie Holloway Bare. He was a li ...
Robyn Bunch Morrison, 56
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Robyn Bunch Morrison, who departed this life on July 9, 2026, at the age of 56. Robyn was a beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister ...
Linda Ruth Davidson, 79
Linda Ruth Davidson passed away on July 9, 2026, at the age of 79. She was born February 17, 1947, to Gardner "Beek" and Bennie (Upchurch) Delk of Pall Mall, TN. Linda was their beloved daughter. Her ...
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOLS RENEWS PARENTSQUARE PLATFORM FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
Cumberland County Schools has officially announced that it will continue using ParentSquare as its primary communication platform for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. The platform serves as a cent ...
OVER $185 MILLION IN HIGHWAY AND BRIDGE PROJECTS UNDERWAY IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Major infrastructure relief is officially on the way for Cumberland County drivers. State Senator Paul Bailey, in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), has announced a ma ...
HARRIMAN UTILITY BOARD AMONG THOSE TO RECIEVE ADDITIONAL RECOVERY FUNDING
In a major boost to statewide disaster recovery, FEMA has approved over $16 million in funding to support 20 recovery and mitigation projects across Tennessee. The funds target communities still bounc ...
RARE PARASITIC ILLNESS LINKED TO FRESH PRODUCE ON THE RISE NATIONWIDE
As summer temperatures rise, health officials nationwide are tracking a significant surge in cyclosporiasis, a rare parasitic illness linked to contaminated fresh produce. The infection is caused by ...
DESTRUCTIVE HOUSE FIRE RAZES HOME IN LAKE TANSI AREA
A devastating structure fire completely destroyed a home in the Lake Tansi area of Cumberland County on Thursday afternoon. Emergency dispatch logs indicate that the call came in at approximately 3:5 ...
