David A. Russell, 86
David A. Russell, age 86, of Kingston, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at his home. Preceded in death by his wife Bobbie Russell; parents, Charles and Phoebe Russell; brothers, Charles Jr., Cla ...
Steva Lane Russell, 83
Steva Lane Russell, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home in Oak Ridge on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Born on July 7, 1942, in Coalfield, Tennessee, Steva was the youngest of twelve ch ...
MULTIPLE ROAD ISSUES CAUSE CONGESTION ON I-40 IN CUMBERLAND AND PUTNAM COUNTIES
Three separate road issues are occurring within 8 miles of each other along Interstate 40 in the Cumberland and Putnam County areas of Tennessee. First, a downed power line is causing traffic conge ...
I.R.S. EXPANDS TAX RELIEF TO ALL 95 TN COUNTIES, EXTENDS DEADLINE TO JUNE 8 DUE TO ICE STORM
The IRS announced on Wednesday that it is expanding tax relief for Tennesseans affected by January’s devastating ice storm. Initially in early April, the agency had limited the relief to specific coun ...
TENNESSEE DIVISION OF FORESTRY ISSUES BURN PERMIT RESTRICTIONS DUE TO HAZARDOUS FIRE CONDITIONS
The Tennessee Division of Forestry has implemented restrictions on all burn permits due to very hazardous fire conditions currently affecting the state. These restrictions took effect immediately and ...
DUNLAP MAN INDICTED ON SEXUAL BATTERY CHARGE IN BLEDSOE COUNTY, ORDERED TO POST $70,000 BOND
Claude Reuben Brown, of a Lusk Loop address in Dunlap, had a $70,000 bond ordered after he was indicted on one count of sexual battery in late March. He is accused of "unwanted sex" with a 31-year-old ...
BRUSH FIRE REPORTED ON OLD RIDGE ROAD IN ROANE COUNTY
A brush fire was reported at 11:25 in Roane County, specifically in the 200 block of Old Ridge Road. Emergency responders are on scene or en route, and authorities are asking the public to slow do ...
VEHICLE VANDALISM REPORTED AT CROSSVILLE SERVICE CENTER
On April 9, 2026, Crossville Police Officer Mitchell Park responded to a vandalism call at the Crossville Service Center. Upon arrival, they spoke with regional processing manager, who reported that a ...
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SEEKS PUBLIC HELP IN MAILBOX THEFT INVESTIGATION
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division is seeking the public’s help to identify a suspect in a theft that took place in the Watt Road area of Sweetwater on March 9, 2026, b ...
WINSTEAD’S AMERICAN GRILL IN SPRING CITY TO CLOSE THIS SUNDAY
Winstead’s American Grill, a longtime staple in Spring City, Tennessee’s local dining scene, is set to close its doors permanently this Sunday evening. Staff at the location confirmed that Owner St ...
VEHICLE STRIKES SCHOOL BUS ON GALLAHER ROAD NEAR KINGSTON
A vehicle has reportedly struck the back of a school bus in Roane County, Tennessee, on Gallaher Road at Kingston Highway. According to reports, the bus was hit from behind by another vehicle and t ...
U.T. POLICE DEPARTMENT MOURNS PASSING OF SGT. PHIL WHALEY
The University of Tennessee Police Department is mourning the loss of Sgt. Phil Whaley, who passed away this morning after a courageous battle with cancer. He joined the university on August 25, 2001, ...
