TOURISM INCREASES IN COUNTIES IN THE LISTENING AREA
In a report released this week, Tennessee saw 119 million domestic visitors in 2018, up 5.1% from 113 million the previous year. The state also hit a record-high $22 billion in domestic and internatio ...
TWO PAVING PROJECTS IN CROSSVILLE CREATING DAILY TRAFFIC BACKUPS
Two road paving projects in Crossville is creating traffic backups in the daytime hours. One is on Highway 70 West from east of Pomona Road to West Avenue. The second is on Highway 127 South from just ...
HAWKINS CO. FEMALE CHARGED WITH STRIKING KIDS WITH BULL WHIP
A Hawkins County woman has been charged with child abuse after authorities say she hit her children with a bull whip. Investigators say an intoxicated 38-year-old Crystal Elaine McMillian was standing ...
TITANS DEFEAT EAGLES IN NFL PRESEASON ACTION
The Tennessee Titans defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in preseason action last night 27-10. The Titans are now 1-0 in the preseason. The team with hold a joint practice next week with the New England ...
TENNESSEE PRISON ESCAPEE NOW WANTED FOR MURDER
Arrest warrants have been obtained by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation for Curtis Ray Watson, who escaped from a West Tennessee prison on Wednesday and killed a prison administrator. The TBI sai ...
FRANK HENDLEY, AGE 80
Funeral services for Frank Hendley, age 80, of Crossville, will be held Sunday, August 11, 2019 at 4 p.m. at Bilbrey Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Crossville City Cemetery. Visitation will be he ...
AT LEAST FIVE EXPRESS INTEREST IN 6TH DISTRICT CUMBERLAND CO. SEAT
The Cumberland County Commission will have at least five candidates to select from to fill a vacant seat in the 6th district. Others may come forward at their meeting scheduled for August 19, 2019. Th ...
FOLLOW-UP – ACT OF HEROISM POTENTIALLY SAVED TWO LIVES IN ROANE CO.
FOLLOW-UP STORY - An act of heroism early this week potentially saved the lives of two following a vehicle accident in Roane County. The Tennessee Highway Patrol released the accident report this aft ...
CONVICTED SEX OFFENDER ARRESTED IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Acting on a tip, Cumberland County deputies went to check on a sex offender who was possibly staying at a residence with a child present that was not his. Officers spotted the suspect, 52-year-old Rob ...
REPORTED DISPUTE OVER $60 RESULTS IN ARREST IN CUMBERLAND CO.
A reported dispute over $60 landed a Cumberland County man in jail this week after a firearm was reportedly discharged. Deputies went to a home on Spring Water Circle where the report states 54-year-o ...
U.T. INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURE HONORS TOP FACULTY AND STAFF
The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture recognized some of its top faculty, staff, researchers and extension experts at UTIA’s annual Awards and Promotions Luncheon held on the UTIA campu ...
VIRGINIA RAYE WILSON CRABTREE, AGE 86
Virginia Raye Wilson Crabtree, age 86, of Harriman, passed away Tuesday August 6, 2019. She is survived by her daughters: Wilma Langley and Linda McCullough; grandchildren: Rhonda Black, Nathan Coker, ...
