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ROANE FIREFIGHTERS HANDLE TWO FIRES WITH NO INJURIES
Firefighters in Rockwood and Kingston successfully handled two separate, injury-free incidents this morning. The Rockwood Fire Department initially responded to a reported stove fire at
COERCIVE SUICIDE PREVENTION BILL SIGNED INTO LAW BY GOVERNOR LEE
Enacted as the “Grace Anne Sparks Coercive Suicide Prevention Law of 2026,” Tennessee Senate Bill 1815 (sponsored by Bailey and paired with House Bill 1951)
COMPTROLLER INVESTIGATION REVEALS MISAPPROPRIATION BY DEER LODGE FIRE CHIEF; GRAND JURY DECLINES INDICTMENT
On May 27, 2026, Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury Jason E. Mumpower released an investigative report detailing allegations of malfeasance within the Deer Lodge Volunteer
STATE COMPTROLLER REVEALS HOW MUCH MONEY WAS STOLEN BY FORMER KINGSTON FINANCE DIRECTOR
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office revealed that former City of Kingston Finance Director Carolyn Brewer misappropriated at least $131,596.22 between July 2014 and
TONIGHT’S CROSSVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO ADDRESS BUDGET AND TAX RATES
The City of Crossville City Council will hold a series of meetings on June 9, 2026, at the Council Chambers located at 392 North Main
MAN SERVED WITH VIOLATION OF PROBATION WARRANT AFTER CRASHING MOTORCYCLE AND PASSING OUT IN THE WOODS
On June 6, 2026, the Crossville Police Department arrested 40-year-old John Paul Brown on a Violation of Probation warrant with no bond. Earlier that day,
CROSSVILLE POLICE RESPONDS TO YET ANOTHER WALMART THEFT REPORT
On June 5, 2026, Officer Mitchell Park of the Crossville Police Department responded to Walmart regarding a theft that occurred the previous night. Upon arrival,
CUMBERLAND MAYOR ALLEN FOSTER ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF COUNTY COURTHOUSE REPAIRS
On June 5th, Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster hosted an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Cumberland County Courthouse repairs
ROANE COUNTY FIRST RESPONDERS HAVE A BUSY WEEKEND
A series of traffic accidents and a brush fire kept Roane County emergency responders busy over the weekend and into Monday afternoon. On Monday just
CUMBERLAND DEPUTY HONORED FOR AIDING WOMAN IN MOTORCYCLE CRASH
On the evening of April 17, 2026, Cumberland County Correctional Officer Hunter Kirkland demonstrated exceptional courage and selflessness while traveling home from work. Upon coming
OLIVER SPRINGS TO EXCEED EQUALIZED PROPERTY TAX RATE AFTER PROPERTY REAPPRAISAL
The Town of Oliver Springs City Council has issued a notice that it intends to exceed the equalized, or tax-neutral, property tax rate following a
SUSPECT FACING MULTIPLE THEFT WARRANTS AFTER REPEATED SHOPLIFTING INCIDENTS AT CROSSVILLE WALMART
Reports from the Crossville Police Department detail several separate shoplifting incidents involving suspect Jaclyn Smith at the Walmart located at 168 Obed Plaza in Crossville,
ROANE FIREFIGHTERS HANDLE TWO FIRES WITH NO INJURIES
Firefighters in Rockwood and Kingston successfully handled two separate, injury-free incidents this morning. The Rockwood Fire Department initially responded to a reported stove fire at the downtown a ...
COERCIVE SUICIDE PREVENTION BILL SIGNED INTO LAW BY GOVERNOR LEE
Enacted as the "Grace Anne Sparks Coercive Suicide Prevention Law of 2026," Tennessee Senate Bill 1815 (sponsored by Bailey and paired with House Bill 1951) amends TCA Title 39 to establish coercive s ...
COMPTROLLER INVESTIGATION REVEALS MISAPPROPRIATION BY DEER LODGE FIRE CHIEF; GRAND JURY DECLINES INDICTMENT
On May 27, 2026, Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury Jason E. Mumpower released an investigative report detailing allegations of malfeasance within the Deer Lodge Volunteer Fire Department in Morgan ...
STATE COMPTROLLER REVEALS HOW MUCH MONEY WAS STOLEN BY FORMER KINGSTON FINANCE DIRECTOR
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office revealed that former City of Kingston Finance Director Carolyn Brewer misappropriated at least $131,596.22 between July 2014 and June 2020 by man ...
TONIGHT’S CROSSVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO ADDRESS BUDGET AND TAX RATES
The City of Crossville City Council will hold a series of meetings on June 9, 2026, at the Council Chambers located at 392 North Main Street, Crossville, Tennessee. The leadership team in attendance i ...
MAN SERVED WITH VIOLATION OF PROBATION WARRANT AFTER CRASHING MOTORCYCLE AND PASSING OUT IN THE WOODS
On June 6, 2026, the Crossville Police Department arrested 40-year-old John Paul Brown on a Violation of Probation warrant with no bond. Earlier that day, around 4:57 PM, city units responded to Old L ...
CROSSVILLE POLICE RESPONDS TO YET ANOTHER WALMART THEFT REPORT
On June 5, 2026, Officer Mitchell Park of the Crossville Police Department responded to Walmart regarding a theft that occurred the previous night. Upon arrival, Officer Park met with an Asset Protect ...
CUMBERLAND MAYOR ALLEN FOSTER ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF COUNTY COURTHOUSE REPAIRS
On June 5th, Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster hosted an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Cumberland County Courthouse repairs and renovation project. What ...
ROANE COUNTY FIRST RESPONDERS HAVE A BUSY WEEKEND
A series of traffic accidents and a brush fire kept Roane County emergency responders busy over the weekend and into Monday afternoon. On Monday just before 2:00 PM, emergency crews and an ambulance r ...
CUMBERLAND DEPUTY HONORED FOR AIDING WOMAN IN MOTORCYCLE CRASH
On the evening of April 17, 2026, Cumberland County Correctional Officer Hunter Kirkland demonstrated exceptional courage and selflessness while traveling home from work. Upon coming across a chaotic ...
OLIVER SPRINGS TO EXCEED EQUALIZED PROPERTY TAX RATE AFTER PROPERTY REAPPRAISAL
The Town of Oliver Springs City Council has issued a notice that it intends to exceed the equalized, or tax-neutral, property tax rate following a recent property reappraisal. To address this, a publ ...
SUSPECT FACING MULTIPLE THEFT WARRANTS AFTER REPEATED SHOPLIFTING INCIDENTS AT CROSSVILLE WALMART
Reports from the Crossville Police Department detail several separate shoplifting incidents involving suspect Jaclyn Smith at the Walmart located at 168 Obed Plaza in Crossville, all of which resulted ...
