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LIST OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY ELECTION CANDIDATES
May 5, 2026 – Cumberland County Primary Election – County Mayor Michael Findley (Republican) (Incumbent) Allen Foster (Republican) – County Commission (2 seats per district)
SCHOOL CLOSINGS FOR FEB. 23RD
CLOSED DUE TO SNOW: Clay Co. Fentress Co. Morgan Co. Pickett Co. Van Buren Co. White Co.
MAN ARRESTED IN MONTEREY ON SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND PROBATION VIOLATION
On Friday, February 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., officers from the Monterey Police Department, assisted by a Tennessee Department of Corrections Fugitive Task Force Officer,
TENN. TECH ALUM JAKE HOOT RETURNS TO THE VOICE IN ALL-STAR BATTLE OF CHAMPIONS
Jake Hoot, a Tennessee Tech University alumnus and country music artist, is returning to the national stage as a competitor on NBC’s “The Voice: Battle
ALMOST 3.4 MILLION POUNDS OF TRADER JOE’S CHICKEN FRIED RICE RECALLED FOR GLASS
Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc., a company based in Portland, Oregon, has initiated a major recall of approximately 3.4 million pounds (specifically about 3,370,530 pounds)
KNOXVILLE SPORTS JOURNALIST VICTIM OF FATAL CAR ACCIDENT
On February 19, 2026, a tragic multi-vehicle crash occurred on I-40 West near Cedar Bluff Road in Knoxville around 4:50 p.m. The incident began when
ROCKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL EVACUATED DUE TO GAS ODOR; CLASSES RESUME AFTER QUICK REPAIR
Rockwood High School evacuated all students and staff earlier today out of an abundance of caution after a gas odor was reported in the building.
KNOX SHERIFF WARNS OF SCAM CALLS TARGETING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office issued a scam alert on February 17, 2026, warning the community about a fraudulent scheme targeting victims of domestic violence
BRADLEY COUNTY MAYOR GARY DAVIS MOURNS THE LOSS OF HIS SON BLAKE AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Bradley County Mayor Gary Davis shared a heartfelt announcement about the recent passing of his oldest son, Blake, at the age of 48, following a
MAN CHARGED WITH DUI AFTER WRONG-WAY DRIVING SPREE ON HIGHWAY 27
A 66-year-old man, Dane Craig Pontius, is currently in custody at the Roane County Jail following his arrest early Thursday morning. The incident began around
CONVICTED FELON ARRESTED WITH PINK HANDGUN DURING TRAFFIC STOP NEAR CROSSVILLE
According to a report by the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, on February 18, 2026, around 9:43 p.m., Deputy Jacob Moore of the Cumberland County Sheriff’s
ACTOR ERIC DANE PASSES AWAY AT AGE 53
Eric Dane, the acclaimed actor renowned for his charismatic role as Dr. Mark “McSteamy” Sloan on “Grey’s Anatomy” from 2006 to 2012 (with a 2021
LIST OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY ELECTION CANDIDATES
May 5, 2026 – Cumberland County Primary Election - County Mayor Michael Findley (Republican) (Incumbent) Allen Foster (Republican) - County Commission (2 seats per district) 1st District (In ...
SCHOOL CLOSINGS FOR FEB. 23RD
CLOSED DUE TO SNOW: Clay Co. Fentress Co. Morgan Co. Pickett Co. Van Buren Co. White Co.
MAN ARRESTED IN MONTEREY ON SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND PROBATION VIOLATION
On Friday, February 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., officers from the Monterey Police Department, assisted by a Tennessee Department of Corrections Fugitive Task Force Officer, arrested Danny Ray Johnson. ...
TENN. TECH ALUM JAKE HOOT RETURNS TO THE VOICE IN ALL-STAR BATTLE OF CHAMPIONS
Jake Hoot, a Tennessee Tech University alumnus and country music artist, is returning to the national stage as a competitor on NBC's “The Voice: Battle of Champions” during the show's 29th season. The ...
ALMOST 3.4 MILLION POUNDS OF TRADER JOE’S CHICKEN FRIED RICE RECALLED FOR GLASS
Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc., a company based in Portland, Oregon, has initiated a major recall of approximately 3.4 million pounds (specifically about 3,370,530 pounds) of frozen chicken fried ...
KNOXVILLE SPORTS JOURNALIST VICTIM OF FATAL CAR ACCIDENT
On February 19, 2026, a tragic multi-vehicle crash occurred on I-40 West near Cedar Bluff Road in Knoxville around 4:50 p.m. The incident began when a vehicle stopped for traffic was rear-ended by ano ...
ROCKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL EVACUATED DUE TO GAS ODOR; CLASSES RESUME AFTER QUICK REPAIR
Rockwood High School evacuated all students and staff earlier today out of an abundance of caution after a gas odor was reported in the building. Everyone was safely accounted for outside with no inju ...
KNOX SHERIFF WARNS OF SCAM CALLS TARGETING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office issued a scam alert on February 17, 2026, warning the community about a fraudulent scheme targeting victims of domestic violence and other crimes. In a recent case, a ...
BRADLEY COUNTY MAYOR GARY DAVIS MOURNS THE LOSS OF HIS SON BLAKE AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Bradley County Mayor Gary Davis shared a heartfelt announcement about the recent passing of his oldest son, Blake, at the age of 48, following a prolonged illness. Blake was a devoted husband to his w ...
MAN CHARGED WITH DUI AFTER WRONG-WAY DRIVING SPREE ON HIGHWAY 27
A 66-year-old man, Dane Craig Pontius, is currently in custody at the Roane County Jail following his arrest early Thursday morning. The incident began around 4:00 a.m. when a Rockwood police officer ...
CONVICTED FELON ARRESTED WITH PINK HANDGUN DURING TRAFFIC STOP NEAR CROSSVILLE
According to a report by the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office, on February 18, 2026, around 9:43 p.m., Deputy Jacob Moore of the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office was on routine patrol along Lantan ...
ACTOR ERIC DANE PASSES AWAY AT AGE 53
Eric Dane, the acclaimed actor renowned for his charismatic role as Dr. Mark "McSteamy" Sloan on "Grey's Anatomy" from 2006 to 2012 (with a 2021 reprise) and his intense portrayal of Cal Jacobs in "Eu ...
