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ROANE SCHOOL BOARD LIVESTREAM DECISION SPARKS MEDIA SPOTLIGHT AND COMMISSIONER PUSHBACK
The decision by the Roane County School Board to not livestream its meetings has drawn attention beyond the county, including coverage from Knoxville news outlets.
VEHICLE ROLLOVER AND UTILITY POLE CRASHES REPORTED NEAR HARRIMAN OVERNIGHT
Last night, just after 11:00 p.m., a vehicle rollover accident occurred at the Woods Chapel intersection with Highway 61, north of Harriman. Emergency responders, including
BLAIR FIREFIGHTER CRASHES ON OLD HARRIMAN HIGHWAY; INJURIES NON-LIFE-THREATENING
Just after 5 p.m. on Wednesday, the Blair Volunteer Fire Department reported that one of their fire engines crashed in the 2500 block of Old
ROANE COUNTY POWER OUTAGES RESTORED AFTER HIGH WINDS TOPPLE TREES AND POLES
Roane County did not experience any severe storms during the initial phase of last night’s weather system. However, early this morning around 4:00 a.m., winds
TRAVELERS URGED TO TAKE CAUTION AHEAD OF FENTRESS COUNTY’S FITZGERALD TRUCK SHOW
The Fitzgerald Truck Show (also known as FP Truck Fest 5.0), a major diesel truck event described as one of the rowdiest in the country,
$700 VANISHES DURING MEDICAL EMERGENCY AT PEAVINE ROAD GAS STATION NEAR CROSSVILLE
On March 10, 2026, an officer with the Crossville Police Department spoke with a complainant at the Justice Center regarding a reported theft of $700
18-YEAR-OLD ARRESTED AFTER ALLEGEDLY POINTING HANDGUN AT GROUP IN CENTENNIAL PARK
According to a report by the Crossville Police Department, on March 9, 2026, at approximately 7:55 p.m., Crossville Police Department officers responded to Centennial Park
ROANE COUNTY EXECUTIVE REPORTS STRONG TAX COLLECTIONS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
In March 2026, Roane County Executive Wade Creswell reported strong financial performance in the March 2026 edition of the “Roane County Rundown”, noting that while
BURCHETT BLASTS BIG OIL: “IT’S PURE GREED” AS DIESEL PRICES SOAR
On Monday, March 9th, Republican Rep. Tim Burchett expressed strong frustration with the recent surge in fuel prices after filling up his diesel vehicle, noting
MORGAN COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX MOURNS BACK-TO-BACK TRAGIC LOSSES
The Morgan County Correctional Complex community in Tennessee has endured profound grief following the tragic deaths of two staff members within weeks of each other.
KINGSTON CITY COUNCIL APPROVES $750,000 PROPERTY SALE FOR FUTURE GYMNASIUM
The Kingston City Council met in regular session on Tuesday evening, March 10, at City Hall. All members were present except Councilmember Martin. The council
FIREFIGHTER PRESENCE REPORTED AT HOMESTEAD ELEMENTARY; STUDENT PICKUP NOT DELAYED
We have received and confirmed reports that Homestead Elementary School is experiencing light smoke coming from its air conditioning unit, prompting the fire department to
ROANE SCHOOL BOARD LIVESTREAM DECISION SPARKS MEDIA SPOTLIGHT AND COMMISSIONER PUSHBACK
The decision by the Roane County School Board to not livestream its meetings has drawn attention beyond the county, including coverage from Knoxville news outlets. As previously reported from the scho ...
VEHICLE ROLLOVER AND UTILITY POLE CRASHES REPORTED NEAR HARRIMAN OVERNIGHT
Last night, just after 11:00 p.m., a vehicle rollover accident occurred at the Woods Chapel intersection with Highway 61, north of Harriman. Emergency responders, including the rescue squad, Blair Vol ...
BLAIR FIREFIGHTER CRASHES ON OLD HARRIMAN HIGHWAY; INJURIES NON-LIFE-THREATENING
Just after 5 p.m. on Wednesday, the Blair Volunteer Fire Department reported that one of their fire engines crashed in the 2500 block of Old Harriman Highway near Charles Butler Lane, around 5:15 p.m. ...
ROANE COUNTY POWER OUTAGES RESTORED AFTER HIGH WINDS TOPPLE TREES AND POLES
Roane County did not experience any severe storms during the initial phase of last night's weather system. However, early this morning around 4:00 a.m., winds began gusting to at least 50 miles per ho ...
TRAVELERS URGED TO TAKE CAUTION AHEAD OF FENTRESS COUNTY’S FITZGERALD TRUCK SHOW
The Fitzgerald Truck Show (also known as FP Truck Fest 5.0), a major diesel truck event described as one of the rowdiest in the country, is scheduled to take place in Fentress County—specifically arou ...
$700 VANISHES DURING MEDICAL EMERGENCY AT PEAVINE ROAD GAS STATION NEAR CROSSVILLE
On March 10, 2026, an officer with the Crossville Police Department spoke with a complainant at the Justice Center regarding a reported theft of $700 in cash. The individual described experiencing a m ...
18-YEAR-OLD ARRESTED AFTER ALLEGEDLY POINTING HANDGUN AT GROUP IN CENTENNIAL PARK
According to a report by the Crossville Police Department, on March 9, 2026, at approximately 7:55 p.m., Crossville Police Department officers responded to Centennial Park in Crossville, Tennessee, re ...
ROANE COUNTY EXECUTIVE REPORTS STRONG TAX COLLECTIONS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
In March 2026, Roane County Executive Wade Creswell reported strong financial performance in the March 2026 edition of the "Roane County Rundown", noting that while the 2026 budget assumed 92% collect ...
BURCHETT BLASTS BIG OIL: “IT’S PURE GREED” AS DIESEL PRICES SOAR
On Monday, March 9th, Republican Rep. Tim Burchett expressed strong frustration with the recent surge in fuel prices after filling up his diesel vehicle, noting that he chose to handle the task himsel ...
MORGAN COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX MOURNS BACK-TO-BACK TRAGIC LOSSES
The Morgan County Correctional Complex community in Tennessee has endured profound grief following the tragic deaths of two staff members within weeks of each other. Correctional Officer Dustin Pedigo ...
KINGSTON CITY COUNCIL APPROVES $750,000 PROPERTY SALE FOR FUTURE GYMNASIUM
The Kingston City Council met in regular session on Tuesday evening, March 10, at City Hall. All members were present except Councilmember Martin. The council took action to approve the sale of pro ...
FIREFIGHTER PRESENCE REPORTED AT HOMESTEAD ELEMENTARY; STUDENT PICKUP NOT DELAYED
We have received and confirmed reports that Homestead Elementary School is experiencing light smoke coming from its air conditioning unit, prompting the fire department to respond and investigate. Whi ...
