January 6, 2026 in Local, Top Stories

14-YEAR-OLD FEMALE REPORTED FOUND SAFE BY CROSSVILLE POLICE

Update:
The Crossville Police have located Beneka Parkhurst, and she is safe.
ORIGINAL STORY:
The Crossville Police Department is actively searching for 14-year-old Beneka Parkhurst, who stands 5’1″ tall, weighs approximately 130 pounds, and has blue eyes, freckles, and blonde hair with burgundy streaks. She was last seen walking away from the parking lot of the Phoenix School, turning left upon exiting.
Parkhurst was accompanied by another female student from the school—whose age is uncertain—who reported last seeing her on Yvonne Street, though authorities have raised doubts about the accuracy of that account. Investigators have also checked two additional addresses associated with individuals from the school.
Anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to contact the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office at (931) 484-6176.


CONTACT INFORMATION

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105.7 The HOG / Spirit 101.9/ 93.3 The Ranch
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37 South Drive
Crossville, TN 38555

Phone: 931-484-1057
Fax: 931-707-0580