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ROCKWOOD ELECTRIC UTILITY PLANS POWER OUTAGE AT 10:30 A.M. TODAY
Attention Rockwood Electric Utility Customers Due to the significant damage caused by recent storms throughout Roane County and the need for our employees to work
AI-POWERED METAL DETECTORS NOW IN USE AT RHEA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Rhea County Schools in Tennessee are enhancing security with the introduction of advanced AI-powered metal detectors, starting at Rhea County High School. These detectors, which
NASCAR CHAMPION GREG BIFFLE AND FAMILY AMONG SEVEN KILLED IN PLANE CRASH
On December 18, 2025, a private Cessna C550 business jet owned by former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle crashed while attempting to land at Statesville Regional
MULTI-VEHICLE WRECK AND DOWNED TREE ON I-40 IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
On December 18, 2025, Interstate 40 westbound in Cumberland County has two significant disruptions reported by the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Earlier in the afternoon, at
NASAL SPRAY BRAND RECALLED FOR YEAST, MOLD, AND BACTERIA CONTAMINATION
MediNatura New Mexico, Inc. has voluntarily expanded a nationwide recall of all lots of its over-the-counter homeopathic ReBoost Nasal Spray and ClearLife Allergy Nasal Spray
OLIVER SPRINGS TOWN COUNCIL AND WATER BOARD TO MEET TONIGHT
This Thursday evening, December 18th, the Oliver Springs Water Board and Town Council are scheduled to meet beginning at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. There
ARRESTS MADE IN CHILD TRAFFICKING OPERATION LINKED TO CARTEL AT SMITHVILLE RESTAURANT
According to a report by WJLE, in Smithville, Tennessee, authorities arrested several individuals on December 17, 2025, following a three-month joint investigation by the DeKalb
ROANE E.M.S. CYCLONEPORT WEATHER SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM NOW AVAILABLE ON WEBSITE
From the Roane County (TN) Office of Emergency Services & Homeland Security: Our Live Weather Feed Is Now Online! Earlier this year, we shared the
ROADWAY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR LOWER EAST AND UPPER CUMBERLAND (DEC. 18 – 24)
BRADLEY COUNTY I-75 [15.35-19.309] from MM 31 to MM 35 (McMinn County Line) resurfacing: The contractor will continue paving operations. This work will require temporary lane
CROSSVILLE, ROCKWOOD, AND MORE AMONG DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT GRANT RECIPIENTS
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced today the
ROANE SCHOOLS OFFERS METHODS OF COMMUNICATION AHEAD OF POSSIBLE WINTER CLOSINGS
Posted by Roane County Schools: As we move into the winter months, the decision of school closings, delays, and early dismissals are always a possibility.
TN TECH ALUM DIANA WOOD NAMED SUPERVISOR OF THE YEAR
Tennessee Tech University alumna Diana Wood, Ed.D., has been named the 2025–2026 Supervisor of the Year by the Tennessee Department of Education, an honor recognizing
ROCKWOOD ELECTRIC UTILITY PLANS POWER OUTAGE AT 10:30 A.M. TODAY
Attention Rockwood Electric Utility Customers Due to the significant damage caused by recent storms throughout Roane County and the need for our employees to work overnight, Rockwood Electric Ut ...
AI-POWERED METAL DETECTORS NOW IN USE AT RHEA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Rhea County Schools in Tennessee are enhancing security with the introduction of advanced AI-powered metal detectors, starting at Rhea County High School. These detectors, which precisely identify ...
NASCAR CHAMPION GREG BIFFLE AND FAMILY AMONG SEVEN KILLED IN PLANE CRASH
On December 18, 2025, a private Cessna C550 business jet owned by former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle crashed while attempting to land at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina, resulting in the ...
MULTI-VEHICLE WRECK AND DOWNED TREE ON I-40 IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
On December 18, 2025, Interstate 40 westbound in Cumberland County has two significant disruptions reported by the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Earlier in the afternoon, at approximately 2:34 PM Cent ...
NASAL SPRAY BRAND RECALLED FOR YEAST, MOLD, AND BACTERIA CONTAMINATION
MediNatura New Mexico, Inc. has voluntarily expanded a nationwide recall of all lots of its over-the-counter homeopathic ReBoost Nasal Spray and ClearLife Allergy Nasal Spray due to microbial contamin ...
OLIVER SPRINGS TOWN COUNCIL AND WATER BOARD TO MEET TONIGHT
This Thursday evening, December 18th, the Oliver Springs Water Board and Town Council are scheduled to meet beginning at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. There are no items listed under old or new business on ...
ARRESTS MADE IN CHILD TRAFFICKING OPERATION LINKED TO CARTEL AT SMITHVILLE RESTAURANT
According to a report by WJLE, in Smithville, Tennessee, authorities arrested several individuals on December 17, 2025, following a three-month joint investigation by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Depar ...
ROANE E.M.S. CYCLONEPORT WEATHER SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM NOW AVAILABLE ON WEBSITE
From the Roane County (TN) Office of Emergency Services & Homeland Security: Our Live Weather Feed Is Now Online! Earlier this year, we shared the exciting news about the installation of ...
ROADWAY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR LOWER EAST AND UPPER CUMBERLAND (DEC. 18 – 24)
BRADLEY COUNTY I-75 [15.35-19.309] from MM 31 to MM 35 (McMinn County Line) resurfacing: The contractor will continue paving operations. This work will require temporary lane closures in both directio ...
CROSSVILLE, ROCKWOOD, AND MORE AMONG DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT GRANT RECIPIENTS
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced today the 16 Tennessee Main Street an ...
ROANE SCHOOLS OFFERS METHODS OF COMMUNICATION AHEAD OF POSSIBLE WINTER CLOSINGS
Posted by Roane County Schools: As we move into the winter months, the decision of school closings, delays, and early dismissals are always a possibility. We send notifications in a variety of meth ...
TN TECH ALUM DIANA WOOD NAMED SUPERVISOR OF THE YEAR
Tennessee Tech University alumna Diana Wood, Ed.D., has been named the 2025–2026 Supervisor of the Year by the Tennessee Department of Education, an honor recognizing outstanding leadership and impact ...
