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SERIOUS INJURY CRASH TIES UP TRAFFIC ON I-40 NEAR BUTTERMILK ROAD
A two-vehicle collision on Interstate 40 eastbound near the Buttermilk Road exit left one person with serious injuries late last night. Emergency responders rushed to
POLICE INVESTIGATING SHOOTING ON BENNETT CIRCLE IN ROANE COUNTY
Authorities in Roane County are responding to a reported shooting with a confirmed victim that occurred late this morning. Emergency crews were dispatched at 11:44
SPARTA WALMART SHOPPER HITS $50,000 POWERBALL WIN AS JACKPOT SOARS TO $786 MILLION
A Tennessee Lottery player in Sparta is waking up $50,000 richer after matching four white numbers and the Powerball in the latest drawing. The winning
INTOXICATED WOMAN ARRESTED NEAR INTERSTATE AFTER THREATENING TO BURN DOWN GAS STATION
A local woman was arrested late Saturday night after police found her walking half-clothed near an interstate ramp, subsequently threatening to burn down a Crossville
OLIVER SPRINGS POLICE INVESTIGATE FALSE “SWATTING” INCIDENT ON BENNETT ROAD
A heavy law-enforcement presence on Bennett Road left residents concerned before authorities confirmed the response was triggered by a hoax. The Oliver Springs Police Department
MULTIPLE WEEKEND MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS REPORTED ACROSS CROSSVILLE AND INTERSTATE 40
Local emergency services responded to a series of motor vehicle accidents involving multiple vehicles, a commercial semi-collision, and an animal strike across the region on
EF-0 TORNADOES CONFIRMED IN CUMBERLAND AND FENTRESS COUNTIES FOLLOWING WEEKEND STORMS
Saturday’s severe weather system brought two confirmed EF-0 tornadoes to the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee, impacting both Cumberland and Fentress counties. Fortunately, no injuries
MADISONVILLE POLICE WARN RESIDENTS OF PHONE SCAM IMPERSONATING SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Local law enforcement is issuing an urgent warning to residents following a surge of fraudulent phone calls involving individuals posing as representatives of the Monroe
TENNESSEE BOY RYLAN HYDER PASSES AWAY AFTER BATTLE WITH SANFILIPPO SYNDROME
Rylan Hyder, a Tennessee boy who captured the hearts of his community with his love for country music, dirt bikes, and Mickey Mouse, has passed
NO TAX INCREASE FOR CUMBERLAND COUNTY, BUT MAYOR WARNS HEAVY SAVINGS DIP CREATES DEFICIT RISK
The Cumberland County Commission approved its 2026–2027 fiscal budget through four resolutions during a special called meeting on August 3, leaving local tax rates
ROANE COUNTY SCHOOLS LAUNCH FREE MEALS FOR ALL STUDENTS, ELIMINATING LUNCH DEBT AND STIGMA
As students in Roane County returned to class this Monday, they were met with a significant upgrade to their daily routine: free breakfast and lunch
GARRY SELBY ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE DRUG CHARGES AFTER TRAFFIC STOP IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
A 42-year-old Sparta man was arrested on July 28, 2026, following a traffic stop on Highway 70 West near the Cumberland and White County line.
SERIOUS INJURY CRASH TIES UP TRAFFIC ON I-40 NEAR BUTTERMILK ROAD
A two-vehicle collision on Interstate 40 eastbound near the Buttermilk Road exit left one person with serious injuries late last night. Emergency responders rushed to the scene of the crash, which oc ...
POLICE INVESTIGATING SHOOTING ON BENNETT CIRCLE IN ROANE COUNTY
Authorities in Roane County are responding to a reported shooting with a confirmed victim that occurred late this morning. Emergency crews were dispatched at 11:44 a.m. to the 1700 block of Bennett C ...
SPARTA WALMART SHOPPER HITS $50,000 POWERBALL WIN AS JACKPOT SOARS TO $786 MILLION
A Tennessee Lottery player in Sparta is waking up $50,000 richer after matching four white numbers and the Powerball in the latest drawing. The winning ticket was purchased at the Walmart Supercenter ...
INTOXICATED WOMAN ARRESTED NEAR INTERSTATE AFTER THREATENING TO BURN DOWN GAS STATION
A local woman was arrested late Saturday night after police found her walking half-clothed near an interstate ramp, subsequently threatening to burn down a Crossville gas station. According to the Cr ...
OLIVER SPRINGS POLICE INVESTIGATE FALSE “SWATTING” INCIDENT ON BENNETT ROAD
A heavy law-enforcement presence on Bennett Road left residents concerned before authorities confirmed the response was triggered by a hoax. The Oliver Springs Police Department stated that officers ...
MULTIPLE WEEKEND MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS REPORTED ACROSS CROSSVILLE AND INTERSTATE 40
Local emergency services responded to a series of motor vehicle accidents involving multiple vehicles, a commercial semi-collision, and an animal strike across the region on Saturday, August 1, 2026. ...
EF-0 TORNADOES CONFIRMED IN CUMBERLAND AND FENTRESS COUNTIES FOLLOWING WEEKEND STORMS
Saturday's severe weather system brought two confirmed EF-0 tornadoes to the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee, impacting both Cumberland and Fentress counties. Fortunately, no injuries have been r ...
MADISONVILLE POLICE WARN RESIDENTS OF PHONE SCAM IMPERSONATING SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Local law enforcement is issuing an urgent warning to residents following a surge of fraudulent phone calls involving individuals posing as representatives of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Acco ...
TENNESSEE BOY RYLAN HYDER PASSES AWAY AFTER BATTLE WITH SANFILIPPO SYNDROME
Rylan Hyder, a Tennessee boy who captured the hearts of his community with his love for country music, dirt bikes, and Mickey Mouse, has passed away after a long battle with Sanfilippo Syndrome. His ...
NO TAX INCREASE FOR CUMBERLAND COUNTY, BUT MAYOR WARNS HEAVY SAVINGS DIP CREATES DEFICIT RISK
The Cumberland County Commission approved its 2026–2027 fiscal budget through four resolutions during a special called meeting on August 3, leaving local tax rates unchanged while sparking c ...
ROANE COUNTY SCHOOLS LAUNCH FREE MEALS FOR ALL STUDENTS, ELIMINATING LUNCH DEBT AND STIGMA
As students in Roane County returned to class this Monday, they were met with a significant upgrade to their daily routine: free breakfast and lunch for everyone, with no applications, income requirem ...
GARRY SELBY ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE DRUG CHARGES AFTER TRAFFIC STOP IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
A 42-year-old Sparta man was arrested on July 28, 2026, following a traffic stop on Highway 70 West near the Cumberland and White County line. According to Cumberland County Sheriff's Office incident ...
