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ROANE COUNTY LEADERS HONORED WITH TENNESSEE GOVERNOR’S VOLUNTEER STAR AWARDS
The Roane County Anti-Drug Coalition recently attended an event in Franklin, Tennessee, to celebrate two exceptional local leaders who received the Tennessee Governor’s Volunteer Star
BRUSH FIRE REPORTED NEAR SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH IN ROANE COUNTY
A brush fire was reported at 1:48 PM on March 13, 2026, in Roane County, Tennessee, at the 4200 block of Decatur Highway near Shiloh
CUMBERLAND MAYOR ALLEN FOSTER ADVOCATES FOR RURAL TENNESSEE IN DC AND LOCAL EVENTS
Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster shared an update on his busy week of community service and advocacy. Earlier in the week, he traveled to Washington,
NEXT WEEK IS SPRING BREAK FOR CUMBERLAND, ROANE, AND RHEA COUNTY SCHOOLS
It might be a bit chilly, but there’s always a good time for a week off! Next week, Cumberland, Rhea, and Roane Counties will have
MAN ARRESTED FOR VANDALISM AND THEFT AFTER DOMESTIC INCIDENT IN CROSSVILLE
On March 7, 2026, at approximately 6:45 p.m., Crossville Police responded to a domestic incident at Stewart Place Apartments, involving a 37-year-old woman. During an
MORGAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MOURNS LOSS OF FORMER CORRECTIONS SERGEANT
The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office expressed deep sadness at the passing of former Corrections Sergeant Ryan Matthew Bolton, who served the department with dedication and
RSCC LAUNCHES LARRY V. SHERRILL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Roane State Community College has initiated the Larry V. Sherrill Memorial Scholarship. Larry V. Sherrill was a deeply dedicated public servant and community advocate from
ROANE SCHOOL BOARD LIVESTREAM DECISION SPARKS MEDIA SPOTLIGHT AND COMMISSIONER PUSHBACK
The decision by the Roane County School Board to not livestream its meetings has drawn attention beyond the county, including coverage from Knoxville news outlets.
VEHICLE ROLLOVER AND UTILITY POLE CRASHES REPORTED NEAR HARRIMAN OVERNIGHT
Last night, just after 11:00 p.m., a vehicle rollover accident occurred at the Woods Chapel intersection with Highway 61, north of Harriman. Emergency responders, including
BLAIR FIREFIGHTER CRASHES ON OLD HARRIMAN HIGHWAY; INJURIES NON-LIFE-THREATENING
Just after 5 p.m. on Wednesday, the Blair Volunteer Fire Department reported that one of their fire engines crashed in the 2500 block of Old
ROANE COUNTY POWER OUTAGES RESTORED AFTER HIGH WINDS TOPPLE TREES AND POLES
Roane County did not experience any severe storms during the initial phase of last night’s weather system. However, early this morning around 4:00 a.m., winds
TRAVELERS URGED TO TAKE CAUTION AHEAD OF FENTRESS COUNTY’S FITZGERALD TRUCK SHOW
The Fitzgerald Truck Show (also known as FP Truck Fest 5.0), a major diesel truck event described as one of the rowdiest in the country,
ROANE COUNTY LEADERS HONORED WITH TENNESSEE GOVERNOR’S VOLUNTEER STAR AWARDS
The Roane County Anti-Drug Coalition recently attended an event in Franklin, Tennessee, to celebrate two exceptional local leaders who received the Tennessee Governor’s Volunteer Star Awards. The yout ...
BRUSH FIRE REPORTED NEAR SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH IN ROANE COUNTY
A brush fire was reported at 1:48 PM on March 13, 2026, in Roane County, Tennessee, at the 4200 block of Decatur Highway near Shiloh Baptist Church. The incident involved a tree that fell onto a power ...
CUMBERLAND MAYOR ALLEN FOSTER ADVOCATES FOR RURAL TENNESSEE IN DC AND LOCAL EVENTS
Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster shared an update on his busy week of community service and advocacy. Earlier in the week, he traveled to Washington, DC, alongside other mayors from the Upper Cumb ...
NEXT WEEK IS SPRING BREAK FOR CUMBERLAND, ROANE, AND RHEA COUNTY SCHOOLS
It might be a bit chilly, but there's always a good time for a week off! Next week, Cumberland, Rhea, and Roane Counties will have Spring Break, lasting from March 16 - 20. Fentress County Schoo ...
MAN ARRESTED FOR VANDALISM AND THEFT AFTER DOMESTIC INCIDENT IN CROSSVILLE
On March 7, 2026, at approximately 6:45 p.m., Crossville Police responded to a domestic incident at Stewart Place Apartments, involving a 37-year-old woman. During an argument when Anrico Andrew W ...
MORGAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MOURNS LOSS OF FORMER CORRECTIONS SERGEANT
The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office expressed deep sadness at the passing of former Corrections Sergeant Ryan Matthew Bolton, who served the department with dedication and remains a cherished member of ...
RSCC LAUNCHES LARRY V. SHERRILL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Roane State Community College has initiated the Larry V. Sherrill Memorial Scholarship. Larry V. Sherrill was a deeply dedicated public servant and community advocate from Cumberland County, Tennes ...
ROANE SCHOOL BOARD LIVESTREAM DECISION SPARKS MEDIA SPOTLIGHT AND COMMISSIONER PUSHBACK
The decision by the Roane County School Board to not livestream its meetings has drawn attention beyond the county, including coverage from Knoxville news outlets. As previously reported from the scho ...
VEHICLE ROLLOVER AND UTILITY POLE CRASHES REPORTED NEAR HARRIMAN OVERNIGHT
Last night, just after 11:00 p.m., a vehicle rollover accident occurred at the Woods Chapel intersection with Highway 61, north of Harriman. Emergency responders, including the rescue squad, Blair Vol ...
BLAIR FIREFIGHTER CRASHES ON OLD HARRIMAN HIGHWAY; INJURIES NON-LIFE-THREATENING
Just after 5 p.m. on Wednesday, the Blair Volunteer Fire Department reported that one of their fire engines crashed in the 2500 block of Old Harriman Highway near Charles Butler Lane, around 5:15 p.m. ...
ROANE COUNTY POWER OUTAGES RESTORED AFTER HIGH WINDS TOPPLE TREES AND POLES
Roane County did not experience any severe storms during the initial phase of last night's weather system. However, early this morning around 4:00 a.m., winds began gusting to at least 50 miles per ho ...
TRAVELERS URGED TO TAKE CAUTION AHEAD OF FENTRESS COUNTY’S FITZGERALD TRUCK SHOW
The Fitzgerald Truck Show (also known as FP Truck Fest 5.0), a major diesel truck event described as one of the rowdiest in the country, is scheduled to take place in Fentress County—specifically arou ...
