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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
2025-26 WINTER TROUT STOCKING PROGRAM CONTINUES
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s (TWRA) 2025-26 winter rainbow trout stocking program continues at selected locations as the New Year begins and will
ROCKWOOD SECURES $100,000 STATE GRANT TO REVITALIZE DOWNTOWN
Rockwood City Administrator Becky Ruppe recently expressed excitement over the city’s receipt of a $100,000 Downtown Improvement Grant from the State of Tennessee, part of
ROADWAY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR LOWER EAST AND UPPER CUMBERLAND (JAN 1 – 7)
BRADLEY COUNTY SR-2 (N. LEE HWY.) Utility Work both directions from LM 11.54 to LM 11.98: Flagging assisted lane closures on SR-02 Lee HWY between Anderson
MONTEREY POLICE CONDUCT HOLLY STREET ARSON INVESTIGATION
On Monday December 29, 2025 at approximately 8:30pm, Monterey Police Department officers along with Monterey Fire Department units responded to 516 N. Holly St. for
TENNESSEE’S NEW DUI LAW TAKES EFFECT JAN. 1: ROADSIDE SALIVA TESTS NOW ADMISSIBLE
According to a report by WATE, starting January 1, 2026, Tennessee’s updated implied consent law will allow law enforcement to use roadside oral fluid tests
MONTEREY POLICE DEPARTMENT TO OFFER SOBER RIDES TONIGHT FROM 10 P.M. – 1 A.M.
Ring in the New Year Safely, Monterey! The Monterey Police Department wants everyone to have a fun and safe New Year’s Eve and this year
COOKEVILLE POLICE OFFICER MYKE GREEN RETIRES AFTER 30 YEARS OF SERVICE
Posted by the Cookeville Police Department: Officer Myke Green is retiring from the Cookeville Police Department after 30 years of service. His commitment, dedication, and
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 ...
2025-26 WINTER TROUT STOCKING PROGRAM CONTINUES
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s (TWRA) 2025-26 winter rainbow trout stocking program continues at selected locations as the New Year begins and will continue through February. ...
ROCKWOOD SECURES $100,000 STATE GRANT TO REVITALIZE DOWNTOWN
Rockwood City Administrator Becky Ruppe recently expressed excitement over the city's receipt of a $100,000 Downtown Improvement Grant from the State of Tennessee, part of a larger $4.3 million initia ...
ROADWAY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR LOWER EAST AND UPPER CUMBERLAND (JAN 1 – 7)
BRADLEY COUNTY SR-2 (N. LEE HWY.) Utility Work both directions from LM 11.54 to LM 11.98: Flagging assisted lane closures on SR-02 Lee HWY between Anderson Ave NW and Northwood Dr. NW Motorists should ...
MONTEREY POLICE CONDUCT HOLLY STREET ARSON INVESTIGATION
On Monday December 29, 2025 at approximately 8:30pm, Monterey Police Department officers along with Monterey Fire Department units responded to 516 N. Holly St. for what was reported as an explosion a ...
TENNESSEE’S NEW DUI LAW TAKES EFFECT JAN. 1: ROADSIDE SALIVA TESTS NOW ADMISSIBLE
According to a report by WATE, starting January 1, 2026, Tennessee's updated implied consent law will allow law enforcement to use roadside oral fluid tests (saliva swabs) as admissible evidence in co ...
MONTEREY POLICE DEPARTMENT TO OFFER SOBER RIDES TONIGHT FROM 10 P.M. – 1 A.M.
Ring in the New Year Safely, Monterey! The Monterey Police Department wants everyone to have a fun and safe New Year’s Eve and this year they’re helping in a big way by providing sober rides home ...
COOKEVILLE POLICE OFFICER MYKE GREEN RETIRES AFTER 30 YEARS OF SERVICE
Posted by the Cookeville Police Department: Officer Myke Green is retiring from the Cookeville Police Department after 30 years of service. His commitment, dedication, and service to our community ...
