Bobby Dee Nunley, 85
Bobby Dee Nunley, age 85 of Petros passed away July 31, 2026 at his home. He was born February 5, 1941 to Robert R. & Eva Lee Trail Nunley. Bobby was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He belong to the ...
Eugene “Blue” Brummitt, 73
Eugene "Blue" Brummitt, age 73, gained his heavenly wings on Wednesday, July 29, surrounded by his loving family. Eugene was born on November 22, 1952, in Devonia, Tennessee. He was a man ...
FENTRESS COUNTY EXECUTIVE JIMMY JOHNSON RETIRES AFTER YEARS OF DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE
Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson is officially stepping down, marking the end of a pivotal chapter in local government leadership. The announcement drew a warm tribute from neighboring Cumberl ...
TBI WARNS OF SOPHISTICATED BANK SCAM USING U.S.-BASED CALLERS AND SPOOFED NUMBERS
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is issuing a urgent warning to residents and business owners about a dangerous new evolution in banking scams that is robbing victims across the state. Criminals ...
TIRE MIX-UP LEADS TO FALSE ALARM: “STOLEN” CAMRY FOUND PARKED AT LOCAL MOTEL ALL ALONG
What began as a stolen vehicle report at a motel on July 24 ended up being nothing more than a major miscommunication over a set of tires. Local police officers responded to the motel around 9:30 PM ...
DUMP TRUCK OVERTURNS IN LANTANA CRASH
Emergency crews and local police are currently responding to a major traffic accident at the intersection of Lantana Road and Pigeon Ridge Road after a dump truck flipped over, triggering significant ...
TENNESSEE LIFTS FEE FOR PERMITTED PET RACCOONS UNDER NEW LAW
A new Tennessee law taking effect this month makes it slightly cheaper and easier for residents to keep a pet raccoon by eliminating the state's $31 permit fee. Sponsored by Sen. Joey Hensley (R-Hohe ...
MULTI-AGENCY RESCUE TEAM SAVES DISTRESSED HIKER NEAR LOST CREEK FALLS
First responders from across White County joined forces on a successful backcountry rescue mission last night, safely extracting a female hiker experiencing a medical emergency deep within Scott's Gul ...
CONGRESSMAN FLEISCHMANN SECURES $2.5 MILLION FOR MORGAN COUNTY ROAD EXPANSION
U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann made a stop in Wartburg today during a tour of several East Tennessee counties to deliver a major announcement for local infrastructure: $2.5 million in federal f ...
ROANE COUNTY CHILD RAPE TRIAL DELAYED AGAIN AFTER DEFENDANT FAILS TO APPEAR IN COURT
The trial of a Roane County man accused of child rape and aggravated sexual battery has been postponed for a fourth time after he failed to appear in court on Wednesday. Victor Dale Moore was schedul ...
WEEKLY LOCAL ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION REPORT (JULY 30 – AUGUST 5)
ANDERSON COUNTY, SR 9 between Church Street and Kincaid Street: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures as utility crews perform work in this area. Motorists should be alert for workers p ...
HIGH-SPEED CUMBERLAND COUNTY I-40 PURSUIT LEADS TO FELONY CHARGES FOR KNOXVILLE MAN
A Knoxville man is facing a slate of criminal charges in Cumberland County following a high-speed pursuit on Interstate 40 that reached speeds over 140 mph. According to court documents and an affida ...
