TVA APPROVES NEW POWER RATES FOR DATA CENTERS TO PROTECT REGIONAL CONSUMERS
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Board has announced a significant shift in its power rates targeting the region's rapidly growing data centers. Taking effect on October 1, the new structure aims ...
KNOXVILLE 13-YEAR-OLD CHARGED WITH VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER IN YOUNGER BROTHER’S DEATH
A 13-year-old Knoxville boy has been taken into custody and charged with voluntary manslaughter in connection with the death of his 12-year-old brother earlier this week. Police officers initially re ...
ROANE COUNTY FIRST RESPONDERS TO HOLD LARGE-SCALE TRAINING EXERCISE TODAY
Residents and motorists traveling along Roane State Highway today will see a heavy presence of emergency vehicles and public safety personnel as Roane County EMS and the Roane County Rescue Squad cond ...
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 ...
