BLOUNT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ISSUES WARNING OVER ARREST-THREATENING JURY SUMMONS SCAM
Local law enforcement is urging residents to remain vigilant following a surge in reports concerning a deceptive jury duty scam targeting the community. According to the Blount County Sheriff's Offic ...
ROANE STATE AND MTSU PARTNER TO CREATE SEAMLESS TRANSFER PATHWAYS FOR AEROSPACE AND FIRE SCIENCE STUDENTS
Roane State Community College, Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), and Tennessee Flight Training have officially signed new articulation agreements to streamline the transfer process for student ...
ROANE COUNTY COMMISSION APPROVES TITLE CHANGE TO COUNTY MAYOR AND ADVANCES NONPROFIT APPROPRIATIONS
During Monday night’s Roane County Commission meeting, officials officially transitioned the title of the county leader from County Executive to County Mayor, aligning the local position with the majo ...
KINGSTON CITY COUNCIL TO VOTE ON ENDING SEWER FEES FOR UNCONNECTED WATER CUSTOMERS
The Kingston City Council is set to meet tonight at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall for its regular monthly meeting, facing a concise three-item agenda headlined by a proposed overhaul of city utility charges. ...
SHOOTING SUSPECT SURRENDERS AFTER CRITICAL INCIDENT IN MCMINN COUNTY
The multi-day manhunt for a McMinn County shooting suspect came to a peaceful end Tuesday morning when the fugitive turned himself in to local authorities. Kobe Jackson, who had been sought by the Mc ...
Charles Raymond Pugh, 81
Charles Raymond Pugh, age 81, was born on January 25, 1945 to Luther and Margaret Pugh in Crossville, TN and passed away in his home on August 8, 2026. He is survived by his wife, Rosie Baldwin Pug ...
Laura Beth “Betty” Phillips, 96
Laura Beth “Betty” Phillips, 96, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital. Born on February 10, 1930, to Ross Clevelle and Gladys Elizabeth M ...
Maverick “Kayli Bug” Grant, 23
Maverick “Kayli Bug” Grant, age 23, of Rockwood, went home to be with her Lord and Savior after a courageous fight. Maverick was born on March 26, 2003. She was a member of Loveland Baptist Church in ...
Virginia T. Evans, 99
Virginia T. Evans, age 99 of Rockwood, went to her Heavenly home on Sunday, August 9th, 2026. She was born on June 29th, 1927. She retired after 34 years of service with the state of Tennessee as the ...
Christopher Allen Bingham, 62
Christopher Allen Bingham, age 62, passed away on August 9, 2026. Born on January 7, 1964, Christopher lived a life defined by his hard work, generous spirit, and deep love for his family and friends. ...
James Alfred Beasley, 80
James Alfred Beasley Mar 9, 1947 — Aug 10, 2026 Lancing The family will receive friends Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at Schubert Funeral Home from 11:00-12:00 p.m. with the funera ...
Charles “Chuck” Crawley, 77
Charles “Chuck” Crawley, 77, of Rossville, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 7, 2026. Chuck was a lifelong servant to his community and a man who took great pride in his family ...
