TENNESSEE TEACHERS WELCOME $50,000 MINIMUM STARTING SALARY AS NEW SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS
Educators across Tennessee are heading back to the classroom this academic year with a significant pay bump, following a new state mandate that establishes a $50,000 minimum starting salary. The requ ...
CANDIDATE FILING DEADLINE PASSES FOR ROANE COUNTY MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
The noon deadline on August 20, 2026, has come and gone for candidates seeking seats in city council, mayoral races, and school board positions across the area. The official list of candidates who qua ...
KYLE SPITZE SENTENCED TO 77 YEARS IN PRISON FOR CHILD EXPLOITATION AND TERRORIST NETWORK CRIMES
Kyle William Spitze, 27, of Friendsville, was sentenced on August 19, 2026, to 77 years in federal prison for producing child sexual exploitation material (CSAM), distributing animal crushing videos, ...
KINGSTON DROPS FLOCK SAFETY CAMERA CONTRACT OVER FINANCIAL CONCERNS
The City of Kingston will not renew its contract with automated license plate reader provider Flock Safety when it expires this September, according to City Manager David Bolling. The city initially ...
CANDIDATES FOR CROSSVILLE CITY COUNCIL ELECTION
Earlier this month, the Cumberland County Election Commission released its official list of candidates, highlighting a competitive upcoming race for the Crossville City Council. Several hopefuls have ...
STUDENTS FROM CROSSVILLE EARN HONORS ON AUSTIN PEAY STATE UNIVERSITY DEAN’S LIST
Cody and Corey Reynolds from Crossville have been named to Austin Peay State University’s prestigious Dean's List for their academic achievements during the Summer 2026 semester. To qualify for the A ...
CROSSVILLE ISSHINRYU KARATE ACADEMY SWEEPS AWARDS AND CHAMPIONSHIPS ACROSS TENNESSEE
The Crossville Isshinryu Karate Academy (CIKA) recently completed a successful summer circuit, bringing home multiple tournament titles and prestigious honors from across the state throughout July and ...
Marion (Schmitt) Cope, 82
Marion (Schmitt) Cope, age 82, of Crossville, TN, passed away on August 18, 2026. She was born on February 23, 1944, in Midland, Texas to the late Arthur Schmitt (Army/Air Corps) and Marion (Dewhurst) ...
James Lochan Dillon, 85
Mr. James Lochan Dillon, age 85 of Rockwood, passed away on Wednesday, August 19th, 2026, at his home. He was born on July 27th, 1941, in Virginia. James was a US Navy Veteran who proudly served. He l ...
Robert Lee “Bob” Easter, 91
Robert Lee "Bob" Easter Oct 16, 1934 — Aug 17, 2026 New Hope Community of Rockwood, Tennessee Listen to Obituary Mr. Robert Lee “Bob” Easter, age 91 ...
Tony Farley, 86
Funeral Services for Tony Farley, age 86, of the Phifer Mountain Community, will be conducted on Friday, August 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM from The Chapel of Goff Funeral Home. Rev. Bobby Floyd will officia ...
Susan Clark, 69
Celebration of Life Services for Susan Clark, age 69, of Monterey, Tennessee, will be conducted on Monday, August 24, 2026, at 7:00 PM from The Chapel of Goff Funeral Home with Nurses Honors provided ...
