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MISSING PERSON LOST IN WILDER WOODS LOCATED BY FENTRESS COUNTY RESCUE SQUAD
From the Fentress County Sheriff’s Office: We’re thankful to report that an individual who was reported lost in the woods in the Wilder area was
FORMER ROCKWOOD POLICE SERGEANT ARRESTED FOR ALLEGED ASSAULT
UPDATE: On January 4, 2026, a woman reported to the Rockwood Police that her husband, Former Rockwood Police Sergeant Jason Scott Halliburton, had assaulted her
WATER TO BE THROTTLED DOWN ON TENNESSEE AVENUE IN CROSSVILLE TODAY FOR VALVE CHANGE
Posted by the City of Crossville: The Utility Maintenance Department will have the water throttled down on Tennessee Avenue in order to change a valve.
DRUNK MAN ARRESTED IN FAIRFIELD GLADE AFTER ALLEGEDLY CHASING TEENS ON BICYCLE
On December 31, 2025, at approximately 10:30 PM, Fairfield Glade Police responded to a call about a man chasing and screaming at several juveniles on
INVASIVE ASH BORER BEETLE SPOTTED IN THE UPPER CUMBERLAND AREA
According to a report by Hannah Carley of The UC Now, the emerald ash borer, an invasive beetle native to Asia, has been confirmed in
FLAGS AT HALF STAFF ALERT ISSUED IN MEMORY OF OFFICER JUSTIN MOWERY
Posted by Roane County Emergency Alerts: 🇺🇸 half staff alert – By order of the Governor and in accordance with the Honoring Hometown Heroes Act,
TWO ARRESTED IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY FOR ALLEGED RECKLESS DRIVING ON NEW YEAR’S
On January 1, 2026, in Cumberland County, Tennessee, deputies from the Sheriff’s Office made two separate arrests for reckless driving within the early morning hours.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY CANDIDATES GEAR UP FOR FIRST PARTISAN COMMISSION PRIMARIES
It’s an election year! So, get ready to get votin’! According to a report by the Crossville Chronicle, as of December 30, 2025, dozens of
72-YEAR-OLD CUMBERLAND MAN ALLEGEDLY SHOT AT NEIGHBOR OVER DRIVEWAY DISPUTE
On December 31, 2025, Deputy Breanna Freeman of the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office responded to a welfare check at a residence on Turkey Blind Road.
VICTIM OF CHRISTMAS EVE SHOOTING IN ROCKWOOD IDENTIFIED
On Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025, a fatal shooting occurred in the area near Firetower Road in Rockwood, Tennessee. Roane County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded
SEMI-TRUCK ROLLOVER BLOCKS I-40 EASTBOUND FOR HOURS NEAR ROCKWOOD
A semi-truck rollover on Interstate 40 at the 345-mile marker completely blocked all eastbound lanes, including the shoulder, around noon yesterday, causing a major traffic
RHEA COUNTY SHERIFF WARNS OF IMPERSONATION SCAM
From the Rhea County Sheriff’s Office: Public Notice: We have been made aware of a scam call happening in our area. A man is calling
MISSING PERSON LOST IN WILDER WOODS LOCATED BY FENTRESS COUNTY RESCUE SQUAD
From the Fentress County Sheriff's Office: We’re thankful to report that an individual who was reported lost in the woods in the Wilder area was safely located early on the morning of January 4. Th ...
FORMER ROCKWOOD POLICE SERGEANT ARRESTED FOR ALLEGED ASSAULT
UPDATE: On January 4, 2026, a woman reported to the Rockwood Police that her husband, Former Rockwood Police Sergeant Jason Scott Halliburton, had assaulted her at their shared residence on Nor ...
WATER TO BE THROTTLED DOWN ON TENNESSEE AVENUE IN CROSSVILLE TODAY FOR VALVE CHANGE
Posted by the City of Crossville: The Utility Maintenance Department will have the water throttled down on Tennessee Avenue in order to change a valve. Service will be restored as soon as work is c ...
DRUNK MAN ARRESTED IN FAIRFIELD GLADE AFTER ALLEGEDLY CHASING TEENS ON BICYCLE
On December 31, 2025, at approximately 10:30 PM, Fairfield Glade Police responded to a call about a man chasing and screaming at several juveniles on Briar Court, accusing them of stealing. While en r ...
INVASIVE ASH BORER BEETLE SPOTTED IN THE UPPER CUMBERLAND AREA
According to a report by Hannah Carley of The UC Now, the emerald ash borer, an invasive beetle native to Asia, has been confirmed in Tennessee's Upper Cumberland region, posing a severe threat to nat ...
FLAGS AT HALF STAFF ALERT ISSUED IN MEMORY OF OFFICER JUSTIN MOWERY
Posted by Roane County Emergency Alerts: 🇺🇸 half staff alert - By order of the Governor and in accordance with the Honoring Hometown Heroes Act, flags over the State Capitol, all State office build ...
TWO ARRESTED IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY FOR ALLEGED RECKLESS DRIVING ON NEW YEAR’S
On January 1, 2026, in Cumberland County, Tennessee, deputies from the Sheriff's Office made two separate arrests for reckless driving within the early morning hours. In the first incident, around ...
CUMBERLAND COUNTY CANDIDATES GEAR UP FOR FIRST PARTISAN COMMISSION PRIMARIES
It's an election year! So, get ready to get votin'! According to a report by the Crossville Chronicle, as of December 30, 2025, dozens of candidates have picked up qualifying papers for various Cum ...
72-YEAR-OLD CUMBERLAND MAN ALLEGEDLY SHOT AT NEIGHBOR OVER DRIVEWAY DISPUTE
On December 31, 2025, Deputy Breanna Freeman of the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office responded to a welfare check at a residence on Turkey Blind Road. A 64-year-old resident, reported that while out ...
VICTIM OF CHRISTMAS EVE SHOOTING IN ROCKWOOD IDENTIFIED
On Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025, a fatal shooting occurred in the area near Firetower Road in Rockwood, Tennessee. Roane County Sheriff's Office deputies responded around 9:50-10:00 p.m. to re ...
SEMI-TRUCK ROLLOVER BLOCKS I-40 EASTBOUND FOR HOURS NEAR ROCKWOOD
A semi-truck rollover on Interstate 40 at the 345-mile marker completely blocked all eastbound lanes, including the shoulder, around noon yesterday, causing a major traffic backup that affected driver ...
RHEA COUNTY SHERIFF WARNS OF IMPERSONATION SCAM
From the Rhea County Sheriff's Office: Public Notice: We have been made aware of a scam call happening in our area. A man is calling from a local area code with the last 4 digits of 8961 and is ide ...
