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CUMBERLAND FIRE FIGHTERS USE LOCAL EXAMPLE TO SPEAK ON C.O. ALARM IMPORTANCE
The Cumberland County Fire Department recently spoke about the importance of the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s GetAlarmedTn.gov program by recounting a story about a critical
LETTER CARRIERS TO HOLD 34TH ANNUAL STAMP OUT HUNGER FOOD DRIVE TOMORROW
Tomorrow, May 9, 2026, marks the 34th anniversary of the National Association of Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive, the largest one-day food drive
MITCHELL HUNTER OAKES SCHEDULED FOR ARRAIGNMENT ON FIREARM, THEFT, AND METH CHARGES (UPDATED)
Mitchell Hunter Oakes was arrested by the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office on July 22, 2025, following the execution of a search warrant at Burgess Drive
CROSSVILLE MAN FACES SIX FELONY COUNTS INCLUDING HIGH-SPEED EVADING ARREST, OFFICER ASSAULT, AND TRUCK THEFT
Juan Manuel Flores is scheduled for arraignment on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. in Cumberland County Criminal Court, represented by attorney Jeff Vires.
ROCKWOOD TEEN EARNS ROANE STATE’S 2026 PRESIDENT’S AWARD
Aaron Summerall, a 19-year-old from Rockwood, Tennessee, has been named the 2026 President’s Award recipient at Roane State Community College, the institution’s highest student honor.
OLIVER SPRINGS COUNCIL MEETS AMID STRONG OPPOSITION TO PROPOSED PARK FEES ORDINANCE
The Oliver Springs Town Council held its first meeting in nearly five weeks, drawing a large crowd of concerned citizens who largely opposed a draft
ROANE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPUTY TERMINATED FOR OFF-DUTY POLICY VIOLATIONS
The Roane County Sheriff’s Office has issued a media release announcing that a sheriff’s deputy was terminated for off-duty policy violations related to Standards of
CUMBERLAND COMMISSION APPROVES RENAMING HIGHWAY PORTION IN HONOR OF FALLEN DEPUTY KEN NELSON
At the Cumberland County Commission meeting on April 20, all commissioners were present except Commissioner Wilson. The commission unanimously approved Resolution 04-2026-3, which petitions the
CUMBERLAND COUNTY DEPUTIES HONORED FOR LIFESAVING RESPONSE TO CHAINSAW ACCIDENT
On May 7th, Cumberland County EMS honored Deputy Josh Alderman, Deputy Chris Page, and Sergeant Ryan Ashburn of the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office with lifesaving
GONDOLIER ITALIAN RESTAURANT IN HARRIMAN RECEIVES FAILING HEALTH INSPECTION SCORE
Gondolier Italian Restaurant (1822 Roane State Hwy, Harriman, TN) received a score of 67 on a routine food service inspection conducted by the Tennessee Department
MORGAN COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD VOTES TO CLOSE PETROS-JOYNER ELEMENTARY AMID ANGRY PROTESTS
In Morgan County, Tennessee, the School Board voted to close Petros-Joyner Elementary School, sparking heated emotions and protests from parents and community members. The decision
FORMER CUMBERLAND COUNTY DEPUTY ON CUMBERLAND COURT DOCKET FOR MAY 12TH
The Cumberland County Circuit Court Criminal Docket for May 12, 2026, at 9:00 AM includes several cases, but among them is former Cumberland County Sheriff’s
CUMBERLAND FIRE FIGHTERS USE LOCAL EXAMPLE TO SPEAK ON C.O. ALARM IMPORTANCE
The Cumberland County Fire Department recently spoke about the importance of the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s GetAlarmedTn.gov program by recounting a story about a critical carbon monoxide (CO) inc ...
LETTER CARRIERS TO HOLD 34TH ANNUAL STAMP OUT HUNGER FOOD DRIVE TOMORROW
Tomorrow, May 9, 2026, marks the 34th anniversary of the National Association of Letter Carriers' Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive, the largest one-day food drive in the nation. Every year on the second S ...
MITCHELL HUNTER OAKES SCHEDULED FOR ARRAIGNMENT ON FIREARM, THEFT, AND METH CHARGES (UPDATED)
Mitchell Hunter Oakes was arrested by the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office on July 22, 2025, following the execution of a search warrant at Burgess Drive in Cumberland County. During the search, aut ...
CROSSVILLE MAN FACES SIX FELONY COUNTS INCLUDING HIGH-SPEED EVADING ARREST, OFFICER ASSAULT, AND TRUCK THEFT
Juan Manuel Flores is scheduled for arraignment on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. in Cumberland County Criminal Court, represented by attorney Jeff Vires. He faces a six-count indictment related ...
ROCKWOOD TEEN EARNS ROANE STATE’S 2026 PRESIDENT’S AWARD
Aaron Summerall, a 19-year-old from Rockwood, Tennessee, has been named the 2026 President’s Award recipient at Roane State Community College, the institution’s highest student honor. The award recogn ...
OLIVER SPRINGS COUNCIL MEETS AMID STRONG OPPOSITION TO PROPOSED PARK FEES ORDINANCE
The Oliver Springs Town Council held its first meeting in nearly five weeks, drawing a large crowd of concerned citizens who largely opposed a draft ordinance that would impose permits and fees for th ...
ROANE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPUTY TERMINATED FOR OFF-DUTY POLICY VIOLATIONS
The Roane County Sheriff's Office has issued a media release announcing that a sheriff's deputy was terminated for off-duty policy violations related to Standards of Conduct. The violations came to li ...
CUMBERLAND COMMISSION APPROVES RENAMING HIGHWAY PORTION IN HONOR OF FALLEN DEPUTY KEN NELSON
At the Cumberland County Commission meeting on April 20, all commissioners were present except Commissioner Wilson. The commission unanimously approved Resolution 04-2026-3, which petitions the State ...
CUMBERLAND COUNTY DEPUTIES HONORED FOR LIFESAVING RESPONSE TO CHAINSAW ACCIDENT
On May 7th, Cumberland County EMS honored Deputy Josh Alderman, Deputy Chris Page, and Sergeant Ryan Ashburn of the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office with lifesaving awards for their swift actions th ...
GONDOLIER ITALIAN RESTAURANT IN HARRIMAN RECEIVES FAILING HEALTH INSPECTION SCORE
Gondolier Italian Restaurant (1822 Roane State Hwy, Harriman, TN) received a score of 67 on a routine food service inspection conducted by the Tennessee Department of Health on May 7, 2026. For refere ...
MORGAN COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD VOTES TO CLOSE PETROS-JOYNER ELEMENTARY AMID ANGRY PROTESTS
In Morgan County, Tennessee, the School Board voted to close Petros-Joyner Elementary School, sparking heated emotions and protests from parents and community members. The decision followed a failed b ...
FORMER CUMBERLAND COUNTY DEPUTY ON CUMBERLAND COURT DOCKET FOR MAY 12TH
The Cumberland County Circuit Court Criminal Docket for May 12, 2026, at 9:00 AM includes several cases, but among them is former Cumberland County Sheriff's Office deputy John Thomas Coley Jr. Coley ...
