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OLIVER SPRINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT SEEKS PAID-PER-CALL VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS
The Oliver Springs Fire Department is currently looking for dedicated community members to step up and serve as paid-per-call volunteer firefighters. Recruits will have the
TENNESSEE OFFICIALS ISSUE URGENT FIRE SAFETY WARNING AS RESIDENTS TURN TO WOOD HEAT TO BEAT THE CHILL
With freezing temperatures settling in across the state, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance has issued a safety reminder for residents utilizing fireplaces and
RHEA AND ROANE COUNTY CREWS RUSH TO ASSIST WITH HISTORIC PEAKLAND SCHOOL FIRE; BUILDING DEEMED TOTAL LOSS
A fierce fire completely destroyed the historic old Peakland School in Meigs County on Monday morning, leaving the building a total loss after it had
TWO MEN ARRESTED FOR DUI, DRUG, AND WEAPONS CHARGES FOLLOWING TRAFFIC STOP IN CROSSVILLE
Two men were taken into custody early Sunday morning, October 18, 2026, following a traffic stop that uncovered suspected cocaine, an open container of alcohol,
WOMAN FALLS VICTIM TO SOPHISTICATED PHONE SWAP SCAM INVOLVING SAMSUNG DEVICE
Local law enforcement is investigating a fraud report after a resident was tricked into mailing away a high-end smartphone in an elaborate impersonation scheme. According
CROSSVILLE MOURNS THE LOSS OF PROMINENT BUSINESSMAN AND CIVIC LEADER GLENN MCDONALD AT 93
Crossville is remembering the life and legacy of Glenn McDonald, a longtime local realtor, broker, and dedicated community leader who has passed away at the
EMERGENCY PERSONNEL CONDUCTING PLANNED TRAINING EXERCISE IN CROSSVILLE THIS MORNING
Residents and visitors in the Crossville and Cumberland County area should expect to see an increased presence of emergency vehicles this morning, October 20, 2026.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY REPORTS MIXED FINANCIAL RESULTS; STRONG EMS REVENUE AND LOWER BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster released the financial update for September 2026, highlighting a mix of strong departmental revenues alongside some shifts in tax collections
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COMMISSION REAPPOINTS COUNTY ATTORNEY AND APPROVES MULTIPLE ROAD SYSTEM UPDATES
At its recent monthly meeting, the Cumberland County Commission—with Commissioners Sisco and Patterson absent (the latter recovering from hip surgery)—voted unanimously to reappoint Philip Burnett
ROLLOVER CRASH ON HASSLER MILL ROAD IN ROANE COUNTY
A male driver escaped injury this afternoon after a single-vehicle rollover accident at the intersection of Hassler Mill Road and Swan Pond Road. Emergency responders
MOTORCYCLE RIDER INJURED IN CRASH SOUTH OF ROCKWOOD
An 18-year-old motorcycle rider was hospitalized following a collision with a passenger vehicle Friday evening on Abel’s Valley Road, just south of Rockwood. Emergency crews
PABLO ONTIVEROS ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE CHARGES
A 26-year-old Cookeville resident was booked into custody early Sunday morning following an arrest by the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. Pablo G. Ontiveros was taken
OLIVER SPRINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT SEEKS PAID-PER-CALL VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS
The Oliver Springs Fire Department is currently looking for dedicated community members to step up and serve as paid-per-call volunteer firefighters. Recruits will have the opportunity to train along ...
TENNESSEE OFFICIALS ISSUE URGENT FIRE SAFETY WARNING AS RESIDENTS TURN TO WOOD HEAT TO BEAT THE CHILL
With freezing temperatures settling in across the state, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance has issued a safety reminder for residents utilizing fireplaces and wood-burning stoves to ...
RHEA AND ROANE COUNTY CREWS RUSH TO ASSIST WITH HISTORIC PEAKLAND SCHOOL FIRE; BUILDING DEEMED TOTAL LOSS
A fierce fire completely destroyed the historic old Peakland School in Meigs County on Monday morning, leaving the building a total loss after it had been converted into apartment units. First respon ...
TWO MEN ARRESTED FOR DUI, DRUG, AND WEAPONS CHARGES FOLLOWING TRAFFIC STOP IN CROSSVILLE
Two men were taken into custody early Sunday morning, October 18, 2026, following a traffic stop that uncovered suspected cocaine, an open container of alcohol, and a firearm. According to a Crossvil ...
WOMAN FALLS VICTIM TO SOPHISTICATED PHONE SWAP SCAM INVOLVING SAMSUNG DEVICE
Local law enforcement is investigating a fraud report after a resident was tricked into mailing away a high-end smartphone in an elaborate impersonation scheme. According to the Crossville Police Dep ...
CROSSVILLE MOURNS THE LOSS OF PROMINENT BUSINESSMAN AND CIVIC LEADER GLENN MCDONALD AT 93
Crossville is remembering the life and legacy of Glenn McDonald, a longtime local realtor, broker, and dedicated community leader who has passed away at the age of 93. McDonald leaves behind a profou ...
EMERGENCY PERSONNEL CONDUCTING PLANNED TRAINING EXERCISE IN CROSSVILLE THIS MORNING
Residents and visitors in the Crossville and Cumberland County area should expect to see an increased presence of emergency vehicles this morning, October 20, 2026. The Cumberland County Emergency Ma ...
CUMBERLAND COUNTY REPORTS MIXED FINANCIAL RESULTS; STRONG EMS REVENUE AND LOWER BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster released the financial update for September 2026, highlighting a mix of strong departmental revenues alongside some shifts in tax collections and building permits ...
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COMMISSION REAPPOINTS COUNTY ATTORNEY AND APPROVES MULTIPLE ROAD SYSTEM UPDATES
At its recent monthly meeting, the Cumberland County Commission—with Commissioners Sisco and Patterson absent (the latter recovering from hip surgery)—voted unanimously to reappoint Philip Burnett as ...
ROLLOVER CRASH ON HASSLER MILL ROAD IN ROANE COUNTY
A male driver escaped injury this afternoon after a single-vehicle rollover accident at the intersection of Hassler Mill Road and Swan Pond Road. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene at ...
MOTORCYCLE RIDER INJURED IN CRASH SOUTH OF ROCKWOOD
An 18-year-old motorcycle rider was hospitalized following a collision with a passenger vehicle Friday evening on Abel's Valley Road, just south of Rockwood. Emergency crews arrived at the scene arou ...
PABLO ONTIVEROS ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE CHARGES
A 26-year-old Cookeville resident was booked into custody early Sunday morning following an arrest by the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office. Pablo G. Ontiveros was taken into custody at approximatel ...
