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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.
DORIAN RIVERS ARRESTED AFTER BARRICADE INCIDENT AND PATROL CAR METH DISCOVERY
A 32-year-old local man is facing multiple drug charges after a standoff with law enforcement ended with deputies finding a stash of methamphetamine inside a
MAN BANNED FROM CROSSVILLE HOTEL AFTER REPEATED SUSPICIOUS LEWD BEHAVIOR
Police were called to the Hampton Inn on Hospitality Drive early Tuesday afternoon following reports of a suspicious man in the parking lot, according to
BRACE FOR TRAFFIC AS THE 40TH ANNUAL HIGHWAY 127 YARD SALE KICKS OFF THIS THURSDAY
Cumberland County residents should prepare for heavy traffic and keep a close watch for pedestrians along Main Street (Highway 127) starting this Thursday, August 6,
MISSING MORGAN COUNTY MAN FOUND DEAD FOLLOWING SILVER ALERT SEARCH
A search for a missing Morgan County man ended in tragedy Sunday afternoon when authorities discovered the body of David Garrett, the subject of a
FENTRESS COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT LAUNCHES NEW JUNIOR FIREFIGHTER PROGRAM FOR LOCAL YOUTH
The Fentress County Fire Department has officially announced the launch of its new Junior Firefighter Program, aimed at young men and women ages 13 to
2026 CUMBERLAND COUNTY FAIR RETURNS THIS AUGUST WITH PAGEANTS, RIDES, AND FAMILY FUN
The Cumberland County Fair Association has officially released its full schedule for the 2026 Cumberland County Fair. Featuring a mix of pageant competitions, livestock shows,
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 ...
DORIAN RIVERS ARRESTED AFTER BARRICADE INCIDENT AND PATROL CAR METH DISCOVERY
A 32-year-old local man is facing multiple drug charges after a standoff with law enforcement ended with deputies finding a stash of methamphetamine inside a patrol vehicle early this morning. Dorian ...
MAN BANNED FROM CROSSVILLE HOTEL AFTER REPEATED SUSPICIOUS LEWD BEHAVIOR
Police were called to the Hampton Inn on Hospitality Drive early Tuesday afternoon following reports of a suspicious man in the parking lot, according to an incident report released by the Crossville ...
BRACE FOR TRAFFIC AS THE 40TH ANNUAL HIGHWAY 127 YARD SALE KICKS OFF THIS THURSDAY
Cumberland County residents should prepare for heavy traffic and keep a close watch for pedestrians along Main Street (Highway 127) starting this Thursday, August 6, as the legendary 127 Yard Sale mak ...
MISSING MORGAN COUNTY MAN FOUND DEAD FOLLOWING SILVER ALERT SEARCH
A search for a missing Morgan County man ended in tragedy Sunday afternoon when authorities discovered the body of David Garrett, the subject of a statewide Silver Alert. The Tennessee Bureau of Inve ...
FENTRESS COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT LAUNCHES NEW JUNIOR FIREFIGHTER PROGRAM FOR LOCAL YOUTH
The Fentress County Fire Department has officially announced the launch of its new Junior Firefighter Program, aimed at young men and women ages 13 to 17 who are interested in learning about the fire ...
2026 CUMBERLAND COUNTY FAIR RETURNS THIS AUGUST WITH PAGEANTS, RIDES, AND FAMILY FUN
The Cumberland County Fair Association has officially released its full schedule for the 2026 Cumberland County Fair. Featuring a mix of pageant competitions, livestock shows, live demonstrations, and ...
