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MITCHELL HUNTER OAKES SCHEDULED FOR ARRAIGNMENT ON FIREARM, THEFT, AND METH CHARGES (UPDATED)
Mitchell Hunter Oakes was arrested by the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office on July 22, 2025, following the execution of a search warrant at Burgess Drive
CROSSVILLE MAN FACES SIX FELONY COUNTS INCLUDING HIGH-SPEED EVADING ARREST, OFFICER ASSAULT, AND TRUCK THEFT
Juan Manuel Flores is scheduled for arraignment on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. in Cumberland County Criminal Court, represented by attorney Jeff Vires.
ROCKWOOD TEEN EARNS ROANE STATE’S 2026 PRESIDENT’S AWARD
Aaron Summerall, a 19-year-old from Rockwood, Tennessee, has been named the 2026 President’s Award recipient at Roane State Community College, the institution’s highest student honor.
OLIVER SPRINGS COUNCIL MEETS AMID STRONG OPPOSITION TO PROPOSED PARK FEES ORDINANCE
The Oliver Springs Town Council held its first meeting in nearly five weeks, drawing a large crowd of concerned citizens who largely opposed a draft
ROANE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPUTY TERMINATED FOR OFF-DUTY POLICY VIOLATIONS
The Roane County Sheriff’s Office has issued a media release announcing that a sheriff’s deputy was terminated for off-duty policy violations related to Standards of
CUMBERLAND COMMISSION APPROVES RENAMING HIGHWAY PORTION IN HONOR OF FALLEN DEPUTY KEN NELSON
At the Cumberland County Commission meeting on April 20, all commissioners were present except Commissioner Wilson. The commission unanimously approved Resolution 04-2026-3, which petitions the
CUMBERLAND COUNTY DEPUTIES HONORED FOR LIFESAVING RESPONSE TO CHAINSAW ACCIDENT
On May 7th, Cumberland County EMS honored Deputy Josh Alderman, Deputy Chris Page, and Sergeant Ryan Ashburn of the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office with lifesaving
GONDOLIER ITALIAN RESTAURANT IN HARRIMAN RECEIVES UPDATED HEALTH INSPECTION SCORE OF 91
UPDATE: Gondolier Italian Restaurant in Harriman has received an updated health inspection score of 91 yesterday in a follow-up inspection. The follow-up inspection can be
MORGAN COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD VOTES TO CLOSE PETROS-JOYNER ELEMENTARY AMID ANGRY PROTESTS
In Morgan County, Tennessee, the School Board voted to close Petros-Joyner Elementary School, sparking heated emotions and protests from parents and community members. The decision
FORMER CUMBERLAND COUNTY DEPUTY ON CUMBERLAND COURT DOCKET FOR MAY 12TH
The Cumberland County Circuit Court Criminal Docket for May 12, 2026, at 9:00 AM includes several cases, but among them is former Cumberland County Sheriff’s
CUMBERLAND STATE PARK TO OFFER SPECIAL BUFFET ON SUNDAY FOR MOTHER’S DAY
Cumberland Mountain State Park will participate in Tennessee State Parks’ Mother’s Day celebrations by offering a special buffet meal at its restaurant on Sunday, May
KINGSTON RESPONDS TO TWO ACCIDENTS; SERIOUS CRASH INJURES TWO AT SWAN POND ROAD
The Kingston Police Department and Kingston Fire Department responded to two separate accidents in the city today. One incident occurred around 9 a.m. on North
MITCHELL HUNTER OAKES SCHEDULED FOR ARRAIGNMENT ON FIREARM, THEFT, AND METH CHARGES (UPDATED)
Mitchell Hunter Oakes was arrested by the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office on July 22, 2025, following the execution of a search warrant at Burgess Drive in Cumberland County. During the search, aut ...
CROSSVILLE MAN FACES SIX FELONY COUNTS INCLUDING HIGH-SPEED EVADING ARREST, OFFICER ASSAULT, AND TRUCK THEFT
Juan Manuel Flores is scheduled for arraignment on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. in Cumberland County Criminal Court, represented by attorney Jeff Vires. He faces a six-count indictment related ...
ROCKWOOD TEEN EARNS ROANE STATE’S 2026 PRESIDENT’S AWARD
Aaron Summerall, a 19-year-old from Rockwood, Tennessee, has been named the 2026 President’s Award recipient at Roane State Community College, the institution’s highest student honor. The award recogn ...
OLIVER SPRINGS COUNCIL MEETS AMID STRONG OPPOSITION TO PROPOSED PARK FEES ORDINANCE
The Oliver Springs Town Council held its first meeting in nearly five weeks, drawing a large crowd of concerned citizens who largely opposed a draft ordinance that would impose permits and fees for th ...
ROANE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPUTY TERMINATED FOR OFF-DUTY POLICY VIOLATIONS
The Roane County Sheriff's Office has issued a media release announcing that a sheriff's deputy was terminated for off-duty policy violations related to Standards of Conduct. The violations came to li ...
CUMBERLAND COMMISSION APPROVES RENAMING HIGHWAY PORTION IN HONOR OF FALLEN DEPUTY KEN NELSON
At the Cumberland County Commission meeting on April 20, all commissioners were present except Commissioner Wilson. The commission unanimously approved Resolution 04-2026-3, which petitions the State ...
CUMBERLAND COUNTY DEPUTIES HONORED FOR LIFESAVING RESPONSE TO CHAINSAW ACCIDENT
On May 7th, Cumberland County EMS honored Deputy Josh Alderman, Deputy Chris Page, and Sergeant Ryan Ashburn of the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office with lifesaving awards for their swift actions th ...
GONDOLIER ITALIAN RESTAURANT IN HARRIMAN RECEIVES UPDATED HEALTH INSPECTION SCORE OF 91
UPDATE: Gondolier Italian Restaurant in Harriman has received an updated health inspection score of 91 yesterday in a follow-up inspection. The follow-up inspection can be viewed here: https://i ...
MORGAN COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD VOTES TO CLOSE PETROS-JOYNER ELEMENTARY AMID ANGRY PROTESTS
In Morgan County, Tennessee, the School Board voted to close Petros-Joyner Elementary School, sparking heated emotions and protests from parents and community members. The decision followed a failed b ...
FORMER CUMBERLAND COUNTY DEPUTY ON CUMBERLAND COURT DOCKET FOR MAY 12TH
The Cumberland County Circuit Court Criminal Docket for May 12, 2026, at 9:00 AM includes several cases, but among them is former Cumberland County Sheriff's Office deputy John Thomas Coley Jr. Coley ...
CUMBERLAND STATE PARK TO OFFER SPECIAL BUFFET ON SUNDAY FOR MOTHER’S DAY
Cumberland Mountain State Park will participate in Tennessee State Parks’ Mother’s Day celebrations by offering a special buffet meal at its restaurant on Sunday, May 10, 2026. This is one of only six ...
KINGSTON RESPONDS TO TWO ACCIDENTS; SERIOUS CRASH INJURES TWO AT SWAN POND ROAD
The Kingston Police Department and Kingston Fire Department responded to two separate accidents in the city today. One incident occurred around 9 a.m. on North Kentucky Street, causing temporary lane ...
