TENNESSEE LAW ENFORCEMENT CRACKS DOWN ON HIGHWAY VIOLATIONS IN ‘OPERATION SOUTHERN SLOW DOWN’
More than 70 Tennessee law enforcement agencies joined forces from July 13 to July 18, 2026, for "Operation Southern Slow Down," resulting in tens of thousands of traffic citations and a dramatic surg ...
FENTRESS COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT LAUNCHES NEW JUNIOR FIREFIGHTER PROGRAM FOR LOCAL YOUTH
The Fentress County Fire Department has officially announced the launch of its new Junior Firefighter Program, aimed at young men and women ages 13 to 17 who are interested in learning about the fire ...
2026 CUMBERLAND COUNTY FAIR RETURNS THIS AUGUST WITH PAGEANTS, RIDES, AND FAMILY FUN
The Cumberland County Fair Association has officially released its full schedule for the 2026 Cumberland County Fair. Featuring a mix of pageant competitions, livestock shows, live demonstrations, and ...
TENNESSEE AG JOINS 50-STATE COALITION URGING FCC TO HARDEN ROBOCALL DEFENSES
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has joined a nationwide, bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to crack down on illegal robocalls ...
CROSSVILLE COUNCIL DISCUSSES WATER ASSETS REFERENDUM AND PUBLIC INPUT REQUIREMENTS
At a special called meeting of the Crossville City Council, officials focused significant attention on matters surrounding an upcoming referendum on the potential transfer of the city’s water assets. ...
ADAM HEIMERMAN OF LENOIR CITY ARRESTED FOR SHOOTING DOWN AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READERS
A joint investigation between the Blount County Sheriff’s Office and the Maryville Police Department has led to the arrest of a Lenoir City man accused of shooting out multiple automated license plate ...
TENNESSEE EARLY VOTING ENDS TOMORROW AHEAD OF HIGH-STAKES AUGUST 6 PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTIONS
Voters across Tennessee have one final day to cast their early ballots before polls close tomorrow ahead of the Thursday, August 6 State and Federal Primary and State and County General Election. Earl ...
Richard Lee Ferguson, 84
Richard Lee Ferguson, 84, of Crossville, Tennessee passed away on July 24, 2026, at Wharton Nursing Home in Pleasant Hill, Tennessee. Cremation rites have been accorded. Graveside services and buri ...
Douglas Joe “DJ” Cunningham, 92
Douglas Joe "DJ" Cunningham was born in Burnt House, WV on April 17, 1934. He passed away peacefully at his home in Crossville on July 26, 2026. He is survived by his children Kay (Mike) Powers, Pa ...
Mary Nagle Walker McFarland, 77
Mary Nagle Walker McFarland, of Rockwood, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on July 29, 2026, with family by her side. Mary was born on September 21, 1948, to parents Edward and Mert Nagle. Mar ...
Bobby Dee Nunley, 85
Bobby Dee Nunley, age 85 of Petros passed away July 31, 2026 at his home. He was born February 5, 1941 to Robert R. & Eva Lee Trail Nunley. Bobby was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He belong to the ...
Eugene “Blue” Brummitt, 73
Eugene "Blue" Brummitt, age 73, gained his heavenly wings on Wednesday, July 29, surrounded by his loving family. Eugene was born on November 22, 1952, in Devonia, Tennessee. He was a man ...
