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KINGSTON CITY COUNCIL APPROVES 2026-2027 BUDGET WITH NO PROPERTY TAX INCREASE, BUT UTILITY FEES WILL RISE
The Kingston City Council officially adopted the city’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget during a brief, five-minute special called meeting and public hearing on Tuesday evening
NO LIFE-THREATENING INJURIES REPORTED IN MORNING CRASH AT NOTORIOUS HARRIMAN INTERSECTION
Emergency crews responded to yet another traffic accident this morning at a notoriously crash-prone intersection, authorities reported. The collision occurred at the intersection of Pine
ROANE COUNTY OFFICIALS DEMAND SAFETY UPGRADES AFTER LATEST I-40 TRACTOR-TRAILER CRASH
Traffic on eastbound Interstate 40 ground to a halt once again Tuesday evening following a multi-vehicle crash involving two tractor-trailers and a passenger car. Remarkably,
ROANE COUNTY BRIDGE PROJECT HITS MAJOR MILESTONE AS BEAM INSTALLATION BEGINS
Construction on the new State Route 29 (U.S. 27) bridge over State Route 61 is moving along right on track, marking a significant milestone this
NTSB REVEALS 107,000 GALLONS OF FLAMMABLE ALCOHOL IGNITED IN FIERY TENNESSEE TRAIN DERAILMENT
Federal investigators have released a preliminary report detailing the massive June 11 Norfolk Southern train derailment in Morgan County, revealing that an estimated 107,000 gallons
LAUNDRY BANDIT APPREHENDED AFTER STEALING $100 WORTH OF CLEAN CLOTHES FROM CROSSVILLE LAUNDROMAT
A local woman is facing theft charges after allegedly lifting multiple loads of clean laundry and bedding from a local laundromat, forcing the victims to
MARTIN MARIETTA TO ACQUIRE LHOIST NORTH AMERICA IN MASSIVE $13.5 BILLION DEAL
In a move that will reshape the industrial minerals landscape, Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE: MLM) announced a definitive agreement to combine with Lhoist North
KINGSTON PREPARES FOR MASSIVE FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION WITH STRICT SAFETY GUIDELINES IN PLACE
As massive crowds prepare to descend on Kingston for the annual “Smokin’ the Water” Independence Day celebration this Saturday, city officials and emergency services are
MAN IN HIS 70S AIRLIFTED AFTER ROCKWOOD TRACTOR ACCIDENT
An elderly man was flown to a Knoxville hospital on Monday evening following a serious tractor accident just east of Rockwood. Emergency crews responded to
CROSSVILLE MAN FACES MULTIPLE FELONY AND DRUG CHARGES IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURT
A local resident is scheduled to appear in the Cumberland County General Sessions Court on July 2, 2026, to face a litany of criminal charges
CROSSVILLE WOMAN CONFRONTS UNKNOWN INTRUDER IN GARAGE; SUSPECT FLEES ON FOOT AFTER MOTORCYCLE CRASH
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a late-night criminal trespassing and attempted burglary incident after a local resident confronted an unknown man inside her
NEW YMCA FACILITY TAKES SHAPE IN CROSSVILLE
Construction is progressing on the new Crossville Family YMCA, with leaders offering an inside look at the upcoming facility designed to serve as a central
KINGSTON CITY COUNCIL APPROVES 2026-2027 BUDGET WITH NO PROPERTY TAX INCREASE, BUT UTILITY FEES WILL RISE
The Kingston City Council officially adopted the city’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget during a brief, five-minute special called meeting and public hearing on Tuesday evening at Kingston City Hall. Th ...
NO LIFE-THREATENING INJURIES REPORTED IN MORNING CRASH AT NOTORIOUS HARRIMAN INTERSECTION
Emergency crews responded to yet another traffic accident this morning at a notoriously crash-prone intersection, authorities reported. The collision occurred at the intersection of Pine Ridge Road a ...
ROANE COUNTY OFFICIALS DEMAND SAFETY UPGRADES AFTER LATEST I-40 TRACTOR-TRAILER CRASH
Traffic on eastbound Interstate 40 ground to a halt once again Tuesday evening following a multi-vehicle crash involving two tractor-trailers and a passenger car. Remarkably, authorities confirmed tha ...
ROANE COUNTY BRIDGE PROJECT HITS MAJOR MILESTONE AS BEAM INSTALLATION BEGINS
Construction on the new State Route 29 (U.S. 27) bridge over State Route 61 is moving along right on track, marking a significant milestone this week as crews officially began setting bridge beams. O ...
NTSB REVEALS 107,000 GALLONS OF FLAMMABLE ALCOHOL IGNITED IN FIERY TENNESSEE TRAIN DERAILMENT
Federal investigators have released a preliminary report detailing the massive June 11 Norfolk Southern train derailment in Morgan County, revealing that an estimated 107,000 gallons of flammable alco ...
LAUNDRY BANDIT APPREHENDED AFTER STEALING $100 WORTH OF CLEAN CLOTHES FROM CROSSVILLE LAUNDROMAT
A local woman is facing theft charges after allegedly lifting multiple loads of clean laundry and bedding from a local laundromat, forcing the victims to rewash all their clothes due to the "unhygieni ...
MARTIN MARIETTA TO ACQUIRE LHOIST NORTH AMERICA IN MASSIVE $13.5 BILLION DEAL
In a move that will reshape the industrial minerals landscape, Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE: MLM) announced a definitive agreement to combine with Lhoist North America, Inc. (LNA) in a transa ...
KINGSTON PREPARES FOR MASSIVE FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION WITH STRICT SAFETY GUIDELINES IN PLACE
As massive crowds prepare to descend on Kingston for the annual "Smokin’ the Water" Independence Day celebration this Saturday, city officials and emergency services are implementation strict safety m ...
MAN IN HIS 70S AIRLIFTED AFTER ROCKWOOD TRACTOR ACCIDENT
An elderly man was flown to a Knoxville hospital on Monday evening following a serious tractor accident just east of Rockwood. Emergency crews responded to the scene near the 100 block of Winters Loo ...
CROSSVILLE MAN FACES MULTIPLE FELONY AND DRUG CHARGES IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURT
A local resident is scheduled to appear in the Cumberland County General Sessions Court on July 2, 2026, to face a litany of criminal charges stemming from a string of incidents in late 2024. Nathan ...
CROSSVILLE WOMAN CONFRONTS UNKNOWN INTRUDER IN GARAGE; SUSPECT FLEES ON FOOT AFTER MOTORCYCLE CRASH
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a late-night criminal trespassing and attempted burglary incident after a local resident confronted an unknown man inside her garage on Tuesday ...
NEW YMCA FACILITY TAKES SHAPE IN CROSSVILLE
Construction is progressing on the new Crossville Family YMCA, with leaders offering an inside look at the upcoming facility designed to serve as a central gathering place for the community. Mandi ...
