TWRA ISSUES 2026 MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY BOATING REPORT
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) reported zero boating-related fatalities over the 2026 Memorial Day holiday weekend, marking the second consecutive year without a holiday tragedy. Whil ...
CHARGES COULD BE UPGRADED TO HOMICIDE AFTER HARRIMAN FIGHT VICTIM DIES FROM INJURIES
According to BBBTV Channel 12 and Roane County's Dudley Evans, charges against two men could be upgraded following the death of Cecil Baptiste, who succumbed to injuries sustained in a May 8th alterca ...
BEAR SIGHTINGS SURGE IN PUTNAM COUNTY AS TWRA WARNS RESIDENTS NOT TO APPROACH OR FEED
Bear activity has increased recently in local areas (including Baxter and Cookeville), which is normal for this time of year according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA). Sightings are ...
CROSSVILLE WOMAN SCAMMED OUT OF $800 IN FAKE QUINCEANERA DRESS SALE ON FACEBOOK MARKETPLACE
A Crossville woman reported an online scam to the Crossville Police Department on May 20, 2026. She had listed a Quinceañera dress for sale on Facebook Marketplace for approximately $1,500. A prospect ...
MULTI-VEHICLE WRECK REPORTED AT THE SPLIT ON I-40
A multi-vehicle crash is blocking the left lane and left shoulder on Interstate 40 Eastbound in Knox County near mile marker 369.4. The incident was reported at 1:31 PM, with one of three eastbound la ...
FORMER MONTEREY POLICE CHIEF PLEADS GUILTY TO THEFT CHARGES
Former Monterey Police Chief Bill Randolph has pleaded guilty to theft charges. On May 14, he entered a plea in Putnam County Criminal Court to theft of property up to $1,000. He was sentenced to prob ...
Donna K. Gocella, 87
Donna K. Gocella, age 87, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on May 25th, 2026. Born on December 21, 1938, in Bradford, Pennsylvania, to Ruth Alberta and Lloyd J. Brown. Donna lived a li ...
Richard “Mike” Rideout, 80
Richard “Mike” Rideout August 22, 1945 – May 24, 2026 Richard “Mike” Rideout, age 80, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Born in Henderson, Kentucky on Aug ...
Debra Jean Phillips, 62
Debra Jean Phillips (62) On Sunday, February 2, 1964, Debby was born to William and Donna Tucker in Dearborn MI. She made her exit on May 24, 2026. Debby was anything but ordinary. She was wonde ...
Larry Eugene Scott, 74
Larry Eugene Scott, age 74, of Decatur, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Larry was a dedicated member and Sunday School Teacher at Goodfield United Methodist Church, where he foun ...
SUSPECT GIVES FAKE NAME, FLEES ON FOOT, AND IS TASERED DURING ARREST AT BUC-EE’S TRAVEL PLAZA
On May 16, 2026, Officer Dustin Lester of the Crossville Police Department responded to the Travel Plaza and Buc-ee's area regarding a reported shoplifting incident. While speaking with a male rear pa ...
CROSSVILLE MAN CITED AFTER CRASHING TRUCK INTO FENCE THEN DRINKING AT HOME
Crossville Police Officer Amy Sherrill responded to a recent hit-and-run crash at Farmington Ln. in Crossville. Witnesses reported that a late 1970s model blue Ford pickup truck with chrome rims, lowe ...
