NO TAX INCREASE FOR CUMBERLAND COUNTY, BUT MAYOR WARNS HEAVY SAVINGS DIP CREATES DEFICIT RISK
The Cumberland County Commission approved its 2026–2027 fiscal budget through four resolutions during a special called meeting on August 3, leaving local tax rates unchanged while sparking c ...
TOWNSEND CRASH LEAVES TWO CRITICAL AFTER SATURDAY NIGHT COLLISION
Two individuals were airlifted to the University of Tennessee Medical Center in critical condition following a severe single-vehicle crash in Blount County on Saturday night. According to the Townsen ...
ROANE COUNTY SCHOOLS LAUNCH FREE MEALS FOR ALL STUDENTS, ELIMINATING LUNCH DEBT AND STIGMA
As students in Roane County returned to class this Monday, they were met with a significant upgrade to their daily routine: free breakfast and lunch for everyone, with no applications, income requirem ...
GARRY SELBY ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE DRUG CHARGES AFTER TRAFFIC STOP IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
A 42-year-old Sparta man was arrested on July 28, 2026, following a traffic stop on Highway 70 West near the Cumberland and White County line. According to Cumberland County Sheriff's Office incident ...
DORIAN RIVERS ARRESTED AFTER BARRICADE INCIDENT AND PATROL CAR METH DISCOVERY
A 32-year-old local man is facing multiple drug charges after a standoff with law enforcement ended with deputies finding a stash of methamphetamine inside a patrol vehicle early this morning. Dorian ...
TRUCK AND MOTORCYCLE COLLIDE ON ELMORE ROAD IN CROSSVILLE
Emergency responders were dispatched to a vehicle crash involving a truck and a motorcycle on Elmore Road at around noon today. The incident was reported around 12:36 PM near 82 Elmore Road. Dispatch ...
Charles Robert Wierer, 87
Dr. Charles Robert Wierer, age 87, of Crossville, TN, passed over to a better place on July 30, 2026, at The Preserve in Fairfield Glade. Dr. Wierer (Chuck) was born on October 31, 1938, in Baltimore ...
Gerald (Jerry) Robert Walker, 91
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Gerald (Jerry) Robert Walker of Crossville, Tennessee share the news of his passing on July 30, 2026, his 91st birthday. Jerry was born in Cincinnati, Ohio ...
Patricia Geraldine Hall, 77
Ms. Patricia Geraldine Hall, age 77, of Harriman, passed away July 31, 2026, at her home. She was a member of the Riggs Chapel Baptist Church for many years. Geraldine loved spending time with her fam ...
Sandra Tate Nelson, 78
Sandra Tate Nelson passed away unexpectedly on July 31, 2026, leaving behind a family and special friends who loved her deeply. Sandra was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 49 years, Bobb ...
Jeannie Lavelle Wright, 65
Jeannie Lavelle Wright, 65, entered the pearly gates of Heaven and into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Born on October 4, 1960, in Salinas, California ...
Butchy Joe Daniels, 51
Butchy Joe Daniels, age 51 of Dayton, passed away on Wednesday, July 29th, 2026, at the Rhea County Medical Center. He was born on October 19th, 1974. Butchy was a huge wrestling fan and you could alw ...
