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OFF-DUTY DEPUTY AND FLOCK CAMERAS HELP IDENTIFY CROSSVILLE SHOPLIFTING SUSPECT
A quick-thinking off-duty deputy and advanced license plate reader technology helped local police identify a suspect accused of stealing an air conditioner from a Rural
OUT-OF-STATE FUGITIVE ARRESTED IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY ON SEX OFFENSE WARRANTS
A 34-year-old local resident was taken into custody on July 18 after a tip led authorities to discover he was wanted on sex offense charges
LATE-NIGHT TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO FENTANYL SEIZURE AND ARREST ON I-40
A routine traffic stop early Sunday morning escalated into a major drug bust and arrest after a suspect attempted to discard suspected narcotics on an
MAJOR UPGRADES HEADED TO CUMBERLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY COMPLEX AND STATE PARK
Big changes are on the horizon for Cumberland County’s community venues and outdoor spaces, thanks to a multi-million dollar boost from the state and local
CUMBERLAND COUNTY REPORTS STRONG FINANCIAL SURPLUS AND PERMIT GROWTH IN JUNE
Cumberland County has wrapped up its fiscal year on a high financial note, driven by robust building permit activity and stronger-than-expected sales tax collections. According
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COMMISSION CALLS OUT T-MOBILE OVER DANGEROUS GRASSY COVE CELL OUTAGES
The Cumberland County Commission addressed critical public safety concerns and celebrated local athletic achievements during its latest monthly meeting, which saw nearly full attendance—with Commissioners
MATHEW HOOPER ARRESTED FOR SOLICITING SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR VIA SNAPCHAT
A Tennessee man faces multiple felony charges following an investigation into electronic solicitation and sexual exploitation of a minor, officials announced. Arrest warrants issued on
HUMAN REMAINS FOUND IN KINGSTON GARAGE TRACED TO 70-YEAR-OLD CAVE FIND
Local authorities are investigating after a box containing human remains was discovered inside a rental home on West Ridgecrest Drive earlier this month, unveiling a
OLIVER SPRINGS LEADERS HONOR VETERAN EMPLOYEES, ADDRESS PARK FEES AND HISTORIC DEPOT DISPUTE
A packed house gathered at Oliver Springs City Hall last Thursday evening for a nearly two-hour joint meeting of the Oliver Springs Board of Aldermen
TN DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE APPOINTS CROSSVILLE’S MATTHEW MCCLANAHAN AS GENERAL COUNSEL
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) has officially named Crossville native Matthew McClanahan as its new general counsel, effective August 3, 2026. In his new
ROANE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE RALLIES TO BUILD WHEELCHAIR RAMP FOR INJURED DEPUTY
Members of the Roane County Sheriff’s Office have come together to support one of their own, completing the construction of a brand-new wheelchair ramp for
MULTIPLE DAYS OF SEVERE WEATHER BATTER EAST TENNESSEE, PROMPTING FRESH WARNINGS FOR TUESDAY
A multi-day stretch of severe weather brought widespread disruption across East Tennessee over the weekend, leaving behind scattered damage, localized flooding, and power outages. Rounds
OFF-DUTY DEPUTY AND FLOCK CAMERAS HELP IDENTIFY CROSSVILLE SHOPLIFTING SUSPECT
A quick-thinking off-duty deputy and advanced license plate reader technology helped local police identify a suspect accused of stealing an air conditioner from a Rural King store. According to a rep ...
OUT-OF-STATE FUGITIVE ARRESTED IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY ON SEX OFFENSE WARRANTS
A 34-year-old local resident was taken into custody on July 18 after a tip led authorities to discover he was wanted on sex offense charges in Georgia. According to an incident report from the Cumber ...
LATE-NIGHT TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO FENTANYL SEIZURE AND ARREST ON I-40
A routine traffic stop early Sunday morning escalated into a major drug bust and arrest after a suspect attempted to discard suspected narcotics on an Interstate 40 exit ramp. According to a Cumberla ...
MAJOR UPGRADES HEADED TO CUMBERLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY COMPLEX AND STATE PARK
Big changes are on the horizon for Cumberland County’s community venues and outdoor spaces, thanks to a multi-million dollar boost from the state and local initiatives. In a recent interview, Cumberl ...
CUMBERLAND COUNTY REPORTS STRONG FINANCIAL SURPLUS AND PERMIT GROWTH IN JUNE
Cumberland County has wrapped up its fiscal year on a high financial note, driven by robust building permit activity and stronger-than-expected sales tax collections. According to the latest financia ...
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COMMISSION CALLS OUT T-MOBILE OVER DANGEROUS GRASSY COVE CELL OUTAGES
The Cumberland County Commission addressed critical public safety concerns and celebrated local athletic achievements during its latest monthly meeting, which saw nearly full attendance—with Commissio ...
MATHEW HOOPER ARRESTED FOR SOLICITING SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR VIA SNAPCHAT
A Tennessee man faces multiple felony charges following an investigation into electronic solicitation and sexual exploitation of a minor, officials announced. Arrest warrants issued on July 16, 2026, ...
HUMAN REMAINS FOUND IN KINGSTON GARAGE TRACED TO 70-YEAR-OLD CAVE FIND
Local authorities are investigating after a box containing human remains was discovered inside a rental home on West Ridgecrest Drive earlier this month, unveiling a bizarre decades-old backstory. Of ...
OLIVER SPRINGS LEADERS HONOR VETERAN EMPLOYEES, ADDRESS PARK FEES AND HISTORIC DEPOT DISPUTE
A packed house gathered at Oliver Springs City Hall last Thursday evening for a nearly two-hour joint meeting of the Oliver Springs Board of Aldermen and Water Board. The session covered a mix of comm ...
TN DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE APPOINTS CROSSVILLE’S MATTHEW MCCLANAHAN AS GENERAL COUNSEL
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) has officially named Crossville native Matthew McClanahan as its new general counsel, effective August 3, 2026. In his new role, McClanahan will oversee ...
ROANE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE RALLIES TO BUILD WHEELCHAIR RAMP FOR INJURED DEPUTY
Members of the Roane County Sheriff’s Office have come together to support one of their own, completing the construction of a brand-new wheelchair ramp for Corporal Aaron Tuggle following a severe inj ...
MULTIPLE DAYS OF SEVERE WEATHER BATTER EAST TENNESSEE, PROMPTING FRESH WARNINGS FOR TUESDAY
A multi-day stretch of severe weather brought widespread disruption across East Tennessee over the weekend, leaving behind scattered damage, localized flooding, and power outages. Rounds of heavy rai ...
