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STATE OFFICIALS MONITOR EMORY RIVER FOLLOWING ETHANOL SPILL FROM LANCING TRAIN DERAILMENT
State environmental officials are closely monitoring local water conditions after a Norfolk Southern train derailed near Lancing, causing an ethanol spill into the Emory River.
ANDREA HAINES FACES MOUNTING CRIMINAL CHARGES FOLLOWING MULTI-YEAR CRIME SPREE
A local woman is facing an extensive list of criminal charges in Cumberland County General Sessions Court following a series of alleged offenses spanning from
POLICE SEEK PUBLIC’S HELP LOCATING MISSING CROSSVILLE MAN
Local authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing man last seen in the area earlier this month. According to officials, 42-year-old
HEATED ALTERCATION AT LOCAL FIGHT EVENT LEADS TO ARREST IN CROSSVILLE
What was supposed to be a night of combat sports ended with an out-of-ring brawl and an arrest late Saturday night after a dispute between
OFF-DUTY DEPUTY AND FLOCK CAMERAS HELP IDENTIFY CROSSVILLE SHOPLIFTING SUSPECT
A quick-thinking off-duty deputy and advanced license plate reader technology helped local police identify a suspect accused of stealing an air conditioner from a Rural
OUT-OF-STATE FUGITIVE ARRESTED IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY ON SEX OFFENSE WARRANTS
A 34-year-old local resident was taken into custody on July 18 after a tip led authorities to discover he was wanted on sex offense charges
LATE-NIGHT TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO FENTANYL SEIZURE AND ARREST ON I-40
A routine traffic stop early Sunday morning escalated into a major drug bust and arrest after a suspect attempted to discard suspected narcotics on an
MAJOR UPGRADES HEADED TO CUMBERLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY COMPLEX AND STATE PARK
Big changes are on the horizon for Cumberland County’s community venues and outdoor spaces, thanks to a multi-million dollar boost from the state and local
CUMBERLAND COUNTY REPORTS STRONG FINANCIAL SURPLUS AND PERMIT GROWTH IN JUNE
Cumberland County has wrapped up its fiscal year on a high financial note, driven by robust building permit activity and stronger-than-expected sales tax collections. According
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COMMISSION CALLS OUT T-MOBILE OVER DANGEROUS GRASSY COVE CELL OUTAGES
The Cumberland County Commission addressed critical public safety concerns and celebrated local athletic achievements during its latest monthly meeting, which saw nearly full attendance—with Commissioners
MATHEW HOOPER ARRESTED FOR SOLICITING SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR VIA SNAPCHAT
A Tennessee man faces multiple felony charges following an investigation into electronic solicitation and sexual exploitation of a minor, officials announced. Arrest warrants issued on
HUMAN REMAINS FOUND IN KINGSTON GARAGE TRACED TO 70-YEAR-OLD CAVE FIND
Local authorities are investigating after a box containing human remains was discovered inside a rental home on West Ridgecrest Drive earlier this month, unveiling a
STATE OFFICIALS MONITOR EMORY RIVER FOLLOWING ETHANOL SPILL FROM LANCING TRAIN DERAILMENT
State environmental officials are closely monitoring local water conditions after a Norfolk Southern train derailed near Lancing, causing an ethanol spill into the Emory River. The Tennessee Departme ...
ANDREA HAINES FACES MOUNTING CRIMINAL CHARGES FOLLOWING MULTI-YEAR CRIME SPREE
A local woman is facing an extensive list of criminal charges in Cumberland County General Sessions Court following a series of alleged offenses spanning from early 2025 into 2026, including vehicle t ...
POLICE SEEK PUBLIC’S HELP LOCATING MISSING CROSSVILLE MAN
Local authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing man last seen in the area earlier this month. According to officials, 42-year-old John P. Borchers (born Aug. 7, 1983) w ...
HEATED ALTERCATION AT LOCAL FIGHT EVENT LEADS TO ARREST IN CROSSVILLE
What was supposed to be a night of combat sports ended with an out-of-ring brawl and an arrest late Saturday night after a dispute between a spectator and an event announcer boiled over. Officers wit ...
OFF-DUTY DEPUTY AND FLOCK CAMERAS HELP IDENTIFY CROSSVILLE SHOPLIFTING SUSPECT
A quick-thinking off-duty deputy and advanced license plate reader technology helped local police identify a suspect accused of stealing an air conditioner from a Rural King store. According to a rep ...
OUT-OF-STATE FUGITIVE ARRESTED IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY ON SEX OFFENSE WARRANTS
A 34-year-old local resident was taken into custody on July 18 after a tip led authorities to discover he was wanted on sex offense charges in Georgia. According to an incident report from the Cumber ...
LATE-NIGHT TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO FENTANYL SEIZURE AND ARREST ON I-40
A routine traffic stop early Sunday morning escalated into a major drug bust and arrest after a suspect attempted to discard suspected narcotics on an Interstate 40 exit ramp. According to a Cumberla ...
MAJOR UPGRADES HEADED TO CUMBERLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY COMPLEX AND STATE PARK
Big changes are on the horizon for Cumberland County’s community venues and outdoor spaces, thanks to a multi-million dollar boost from the state and local initiatives. In a recent interview, Cumberl ...
CUMBERLAND COUNTY REPORTS STRONG FINANCIAL SURPLUS AND PERMIT GROWTH IN JUNE
Cumberland County has wrapped up its fiscal year on a high financial note, driven by robust building permit activity and stronger-than-expected sales tax collections. According to the latest financia ...
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COMMISSION CALLS OUT T-MOBILE OVER DANGEROUS GRASSY COVE CELL OUTAGES
The Cumberland County Commission addressed critical public safety concerns and celebrated local athletic achievements during its latest monthly meeting, which saw nearly full attendance—with Commissio ...
MATHEW HOOPER ARRESTED FOR SOLICITING SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR VIA SNAPCHAT
A Tennessee man faces multiple felony charges following an investigation into electronic solicitation and sexual exploitation of a minor, officials announced. Arrest warrants issued on July 16, 2026, ...
HUMAN REMAINS FOUND IN KINGSTON GARAGE TRACED TO 70-YEAR-OLD CAVE FIND
Local authorities are investigating after a box containing human remains was discovered inside a rental home on West Ridgecrest Drive earlier this month, unveiling a bizarre decades-old backstory. Of ...
