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ROANE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO MEET NEXT WEEK
The Roane County Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on June 19, 2025, at the Edward E. Williams Building, beginning with a call
ROCKWOOD POLICE RESPOND TO SHOTS FIRED
On June 10, 2025, the Rockwood City Police Department responded to a shots-fired incident at 516 W Baldwin Street in Rockwood. A caller reported an
HIGHLIGHTS FROM ROANE COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING
The Roane County Commission convened its regular session at the courthouse in Kingston on Monday, addressing several key issues. During the county mayor’s report, Mayor
TCAT GIVES UPDATE ON NEW TRUCK FACILITY
From TCAT: BIG things are rolling into Crossville—literally! We’re beyond excited about our brand-new Diesel-Powered Equipment Technology and Truck Driving facility, conveniently located right off
SEARCH WARRANT EXECUTED ON LOUDON AND ROANE COUNTY LINE
On June 10, 2025, the 9th Judicial District Drug Task Force, with assistance from the Roane County Sheriff’s Office, executed a search warrant at a
BLOOMQUIST’S FATAL PLANE CRASH DEEMED SUICIDE
According to a report by WBIR, The National Transportation Safety Board concluded that the August 16, 2024, plane crash that killed dirt track racing legend
CROSSVILLE PROCLAIMS JUNE AS HOME OWNERSHIP MONTH
Crossville has proclaimed June as National Homeownership Month, as announced by Mayor Pro-Tem Art Gernt on June 5. The city recognizes homeownership as a key
CROSSVILLE CITY COUNCIL APPROVES 10% INCREASE IN WATER AND SEWER RATES
The Crossville City Council discussed a proposed 10% increase in water and sewer rates to address financial concerns in the water and sewer department. The
CITY COUNCIL REMOVES AMBULANCE SERVICE FROM AGENDA FOR LATER
At tonight’s Crossville City Council meeting, City Council Member Dr. Mark Fox proposed removing his item regarding a city-run ambulance service from the agenda due
ROCKWOOD WOMAN ARRESTED AFTER DRUG TRAFFICKING INVESTIGATION
ROANE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE — Following a months-long investigation into suspected drug trafficking, the Roane County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Rockwood woman and seized significant
EL PARIAN RECEIVES ANOTHER BAD HEALTH SCORE
On June 9, 2025, the Tennessee Department of Health conducted a routine food service inspection at El Parian Mexican Restaurant, located at 2565 Genesis Rd.,
ROANE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO MEET NEXT WEEK
The Roane County Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on June 19, 2025, at the Edward E. Williams Building, beginning with a call to order, the Pledge to the Flag, roll call, and adoption of ...
ROCKWOOD POLICE RESPOND TO SHOTS FIRED
On June 10, 2025, the Rockwood City Police Department responded to a shots-fired incident at 516 W Baldwin Street in Rockwood. A caller reported an older male, identified as Michael Anthony Miles, dis ...
HIGHLIGHTS FROM ROANE COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING
The Roane County Commission convened its regular session at the courthouse in Kingston on Monday, addressing several key issues. During the county mayor’s report, Mayor Wade Cresswell announced the ne ...
TCAT GIVES UPDATE ON NEW TRUCK FACILITY
From TCAT: BIG things are rolling into Crossville—literally! We’re beyond excited about our brand-new Diesel-Powered Equipment Technology and Truck Driving facility, conveniently located right off ...
SEARCH WARRANT EXECUTED ON LOUDON AND ROANE COUNTY LINE
On June 10, 2025, the 9th Judicial District Drug Task Force, with assistance from the Roane County Sheriff's Office, executed a search warrant at a residence on the Loudon/Roane County line as part of ...
BLOOMQUIST’S FATAL PLANE CRASH DEEMED SUICIDE
According to a report by WBIR, The National Transportation Safety Board concluded that the August 16, 2024, plane crash that killed dirt track racing legend Scott Bloomquist was a suicide. Bloomquist, ...
CROSSVILLE PROCLAIMS JUNE AS HOME OWNERSHIP MONTH
Crossville has proclaimed June as National Homeownership Month, as announced by Mayor Pro-Tem Art Gernt on June 5. The city recognizes homeownership as a key part of the American Dream, promoting stab ...
CROSSVILLE CITY COUNCIL APPROVES 10% INCREASE IN WATER AND SEWER RATES
The Crossville City Council discussed a proposed 10% increase in water and sewer rates to address financial concerns in the water and sewer department. The decision is driven by the need to comply wit ...
CITY COUNCIL REMOVES AMBULANCE SERVICE FROM AGENDA FOR LATER
At tonight's Crossville City Council meeting, City Council Member Dr. Mark Fox proposed removing his item regarding a city-run ambulance service from the agenda due to financial concerns, specifying t ...
ROCKWOOD WOMAN ARRESTED AFTER DRUG TRAFFICKING INVESTIGATION
ROANE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE — Following a months-long investigation into suspected drug trafficking, the Roane County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Rockwood woman and seized significant quantities o ...
EL PARIAN RECEIVES ANOTHER BAD HEALTH SCORE
On June 9, 2025, the Tennessee Department of Health conducted a routine food service inspection at El Parian Mexican Restaurant, located at 2565 Genesis Rd., Crossville, TN, resulting in a score of 71 ...
