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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
LATE-NIGHT TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO DUI AND MULTIPLE DRUG CHARGES IN CROSSVILLE
A routine traffic stop for speeding late Sunday night escalated into a major narcotics arrest involving a driver and her passenger on Northside Drive. At
TENNESSEE EARLY VOTING UNDERWAY AS VOTERS HEAD TO THE POLLS FOR AUGUST PRIMARY
Early voting for Tennessee’s August 6 primary and local general elections officially kicked off on Friday, July 17, drawing hundreds of residents to the polls
SEVERE OAKDALE HWY MOTORCYCLE CRASH HEADLINES BUSY SPATE OF ROANE COUNTY TRAFFIC INCIDENTS
First responders throughout Roane County faced a demanding 24-hour stretch, tackling a series of local vehicular accidents, multi-injury collisions, and a reported chemical concern. Oakdale
CUMBERLAND COMMISSION TO VOTE ON EMERGENCY RESOLUTION DEMANDING T-MOBILE RESTORE GRASSY COVE CELL SERVICE
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners is set to vote tonight on a resolution urging T-Mobile Wireless to immediately restore cellular coverage to the Grassy
TRAFFIC ALERT: ROADWAY HAZARD TRIGGERING HEAVY DELAYS ON I-40 EAST IN ROANE COUNTY
Drivers traveling along Interstate 40 East in Roane County should prepare for significant delays this afternoon following reports of an object on the roadway near
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 ...
LATE-NIGHT TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO DUI AND MULTIPLE DRUG CHARGES IN CROSSVILLE
A routine traffic stop for speeding late Sunday night escalated into a major narcotics arrest involving a driver and her passenger on Northside Drive. At approximately 10:46 p.m. on June 14, 2026, a ...
TENNESSEE EARLY VOTING UNDERWAY AS VOTERS HEAD TO THE POLLS FOR AUGUST PRIMARY
Early voting for Tennessee’s August 6 primary and local general elections officially kicked off on Friday, July 17, drawing hundreds of residents to the polls across the region. Voters are casting ear ...
SEVERE OAKDALE HWY MOTORCYCLE CRASH HEADLINES BUSY SPATE OF ROANE COUNTY TRAFFIC INCIDENTS
First responders throughout Roane County faced a demanding 24-hour stretch, tackling a series of local vehicular accidents, multi-injury collisions, and a reported chemical concern. Oakdale Highway ...
CUMBERLAND COMMISSION TO VOTE ON EMERGENCY RESOLUTION DEMANDING T-MOBILE RESTORE GRASSY COVE CELL SERVICE
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners is set to vote tonight on a resolution urging T-Mobile Wireless to immediately restore cellular coverage to the Grassy Cove community, framing the months-l ...
TRAFFIC ALERT: ROADWAY HAZARD TRIGGERING HEAVY DELAYS ON I-40 EAST IN ROANE COUNTY
Drivers traveling along Interstate 40 East in Roane County should prepare for significant delays this afternoon following reports of an object on the roadway near Mile Marker 348, just past the Rockwo ...
