
Jeanie Ward, 74
Mrs. Jeanie Ward passed away on September 17, 2025 surrounded by her family. Born on November 5, 1950, Jeanie’s life was defined by love, selflessness and an enduring dedication to her family. As a c ...

Randy C. Smith, 69
Randy C. Smith, age 69, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Randy was born in Ft. Smith, Arkansas and raised in a military family. After his Dad's retirement, he returned to his p ...

Willie Gregory Gannon, 69
Dec. 16, 1955~ Sep. 13, 2025 Willie Gregory Gannon, age 69, was born on December 16, 1955 to Jesse and Edith Gannon in Pikeville, KY. He passed away on September 13, 2025 in Crossville, TN. He enjoye ...

TENNESSEE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE HOLDS STEADY AT 3.6%
NASHVILLE – Tennessee’s unemployment rate held steady last month at 3.6%, seven-tenths of a percentage point below the national rate, according to data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workf ...

CONTROLLED BURNS IN OAK RIDGE TODAY
From the City of Oak Ridge: Smoke Notice: Small controlled burns to improve wildlife habitat & reduce wildfire risk will take place near Hwy 95 & Bear Creek Road as well as Bethel Valley an ...

HARRIMAN RESOLVES DECADE-LONG LAWSUIT
At the Harriman City Council meeting on Tuesday evening, the council waived the agenda rule to address a decade-long issue involving a sinkhole at a property on South Roane Street, formerly the Hester ...

“HUMAN REMAINS” FOUND IN FENTRESS COUNTY TURNED OUT TO BE FROM A BEAR
From the Fentress County Sheriff's Office: On September 17, 2025, the Fentress County Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding remains that had been discovered. Upon arrival, deputies determined ...

PLANNING COMMISSION TO REVIEW WEIGEL’S PROPOSAL AT STONEHAUS WINERY SITE
The Crossville Regional Planning Commission is set to discuss plans at noon today for a new Weigel's store and car wash at 2444 and 2446 Genesis Road in Crossville, the current site of Stonehaus Winer ...

CONFRONTATION WITH WHITE PLAINS ACADEMY STUDENT SAFELY RESOLVED
From the Putnam County Sheriff's Office: Earlier today, a White Plains Academy Student was involved in an altercation and sent to the principal's office but instead chose to leave school ground ...

CUMBERLAND COUNTY EMA HOSTS TUNE IT TUESDAY WEATHER RADIO EVENT
Cumberland County, Tenn.– The Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency is joining the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) and Lowe’s for Tune It Tuesday, a statewide weather radio progra ...

U.C.H.R.A. TO HOST FINAL COMMODITIES DISTRIBUTION THIS SATURDAY IN COOKEVILLE
From UCHRA: The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) will host its final commodities distribution event on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cookeville-Putnam County UC ...

Joeseph Dudley “Joey” Gray Sr., 64
Mr. Joeseph Dudley “Joey” Gray Sr. of Burkesville, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Signature Healthcare in Glasgow, Kentucky having attained the age of 64 Years, 11 months & ...