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ROANE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE HONORS FALLEN OFFICER JESSIE MATTHEW RITTENHOUSE 22 YEARS LATER
The Roane County Sheriff’s Office paused this week to remember and honor Officer Jessie Matthew “Matt” Rittenhouse, marking the 22nd anniversary of his tragic death
COOKEVILLE ROADWAY REOPENED FOLLOWING BOMB THREAT INVESTIGATION
South Willow Avenue in Cookeville was temporarily closed to traffic Thursday morning after a driver reported hearing a suspicious ticking or buzzing sound from inside
MULTI-AGENCY RESCUE SQUAD SAFELY EVACUATES INJURED HIKER AT ROCK ISLAND STATE PARK
A multi-agency team successfully rescued an injured man from rugged terrain along the Caney Fork River at Rock Island State Park on September 16, 2026.
KNOXVILLE CHURCH LEADER FACES CHILD ABUSE CHARGE
A local church elder has been arrested and removed from his leadership role following a child abuse charge, according to court records and church officials.
CROSSVILLE ISSUES SCAM ALERT OVER FAKE PLANNING COMMISSION EMAILS
The City of Crossville government has issued a warning regarding a phishing scam targeting residents and local stakeholders. Illegitimate emails are currently being circulated by
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD TACKLES MANDATED TRAFFICKING EDUCATION AND STRATEGIC PLANNING IN TONIGHT’S WORK SESSION
The Cumberland County School Board is holding its scheduled work session today, September 17, at 4:00 PM, featuring a comprehensive agenda covering state compliance, facilities,
CROSSVILLE POLICE BUST PAIR FOR MULTIPLE LOWE’S THEFTS
Two local residents are facing theft charges following a joint investigation by the Crossville Police Department and loss prevention at the local Lowe’s home improvement
FENTRESS COUNTY CELEBRATES COMPLETION OF $85.6 MILLION US 127 UPGRADE PROJECT
State and local leaders gathered to mark the official completion of the US 127 (SR 28) improvement project in Fentress County. Finished on schedule on
HARRIMAN CITY COUNCIL TACKLES VEHICLE LEASES, SAFETY ISSUES, AND ROUTINE BUSINESS
The Harriman City Council convened a lightly attended regular session last night, handling routine business such as appointing board members, approving surplus city equipment, and
RENZO MACHADA FACES PTD REVIEW IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY FOR FRAUDULENT ID AND CREDIT CARD CHARGES
Renzo Jaimes Machada of Venezuela and Dallas, Texas, is scheduled for a Pre-Trial Diversion (PTD) review in the Cumberland County General Sessions Court on September
DMITRI ARSENO PERSON FACES ROBBERY CHARGES FOLLOWING VOLUNTEER GAS INCIDENT
A Cumberland County General Sessions Court docket outlines the ongoing criminal case against Dimitri Arseno Person, who faces a Class C felony charge of robbery.
MONTEREY WOMAN DEFRAUDED OF THOUSANDS IN DRIVEWAY SCAM
An 82-year-old Monterey resident fell victim to a financial fraud scheme involving a fraudulent driveway sealcoating service and subsequent bank card theft, according to the
ROANE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE HONORS FALLEN OFFICER JESSIE MATTHEW RITTENHOUSE 22 YEARS LATER
The Roane County Sheriff’s Office paused this week to remember and honor Officer Jessie Matthew "Matt" Rittenhouse, marking the 22nd anniversary of his tragic death in the line of duty on September 16 ...
COOKEVILLE ROADWAY REOPENED FOLLOWING BOMB THREAT INVESTIGATION
South Willow Avenue in Cookeville was temporarily closed to traffic Thursday morning after a driver reported hearing a suspicious ticking or buzzing sound from inside his vehicle. Cookeville Police C ...
MULTI-AGENCY RESCUE SQUAD SAFELY EVACUATES INJURED HIKER AT ROCK ISLAND STATE PARK
A multi-agency team successfully rescued an injured man from rugged terrain along the Caney Fork River at Rock Island State Park on September 16, 2026. The victim, who suffered a leg injury after fal ...
KNOXVILLE CHURCH LEADER FACES CHILD ABUSE CHARGE
A local church elder has been arrested and removed from his leadership role following a child abuse charge, according to court records and church officials. Nicholas Blevins, 41, served as an elder a ...
CROSSVILLE ISSUES SCAM ALERT OVER FAKE PLANNING COMMISSION EMAILS
The City of Crossville government has issued a warning regarding a phishing scam targeting residents and local stakeholders. Illegitimate emails are currently being circulated by fraudsters impersonat ...
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD TACKLES MANDATED TRAFFICKING EDUCATION AND STRATEGIC PLANNING IN TONIGHT’S WORK SESSION
The Cumberland County School Board is holding its scheduled work session today, September 17, at 4:00 PM, featuring a comprehensive agenda covering state compliance, facilities, and district administr ...
CROSSVILLE POLICE BUST PAIR FOR MULTIPLE LOWE’S THEFTS
Two local residents are facing theft charges following a joint investigation by the Crossville Police Department and loss prevention at the local Lowe's home improvement store. According to police re ...
FENTRESS COUNTY CELEBRATES COMPLETION OF $85.6 MILLION US 127 UPGRADE PROJECT
State and local leaders gathered to mark the official completion of the US 127 (SR 28) improvement project in Fentress County. Finished on schedule on August 31, 2026, the 3.2-mile, $85.6 million infr ...
HARRIMAN CITY COUNCIL TACKLES VEHICLE LEASES, SAFETY ISSUES, AND ROUTINE BUSINESS
The Harriman City Council convened a lightly attended regular session last night, handling routine business such as appointing board members, approving surplus city equipment, and waiving rules to fas ...
RENZO MACHADA FACES PTD REVIEW IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY FOR FRAUDULENT ID AND CREDIT CARD CHARGES
Renzo Jaimes Machada of Venezuela and Dallas, Texas, is scheduled for a Pre-Trial Diversion (PTD) review in the Cumberland County General Sessions Court on September 17, 2026. Machada faces charges o ...
DMITRI ARSENO PERSON FACES ROBBERY CHARGES FOLLOWING VOLUNTEER GAS INCIDENT
A Cumberland County General Sessions Court docket outlines the ongoing criminal case against Dimitri Arseno Person, who faces a Class C felony charge of robbery. According to an arrest warrant filed ...
MONTEREY WOMAN DEFRAUDED OF THOUSANDS IN DRIVEWAY SCAM
An 82-year-old Monterey resident fell victim to a financial fraud scheme involving a fraudulent driveway sealcoating service and subsequent bank card theft, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff' ...
