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TWO MEN ARRESTED FOR DUI, DRUG, AND WEAPONS CHARGES FOLLOWING TRAFFIC STOP IN CROSSVILLE
Two men were taken into custody early Sunday morning, October 18, 2026, following a traffic stop that uncovered suspected cocaine, an open container of alcohol,
WOMAN FALLS VICTIM TO SOPHISTICATED PHONE SWAP SCAM INVOLVING SAMSUNG DEVICE
Local law enforcement is investigating a fraud report after a resident was tricked into mailing away a high-end smartphone in an elaborate impersonation scheme. According
CROSSVILLE MOURNS THE LOSS OF PROMINENT BUSINESSMAN AND CIVIC LEADER GLENN MCDONALD AT 93
Crossville is remembering the life and legacy of Glenn McDonald, a longtime local realtor, broker, and dedicated community leader who has passed away at the
EMERGENCY PERSONNEL CONDUCTING PLANNED TRAINING EXERCISE IN CROSSVILLE THIS MORNING
Residents and visitors in the Crossville and Cumberland County area should expect to see an increased presence of emergency vehicles this morning, October 20, 2026.
BRIGHT SKIES AND CRISP FALL TEMPERATURES AHEAD FOR THE WEEK
Residents can look forward to a stretch of pleasant, sun-filled weather and cool autumn evenings over the coming days. Daytime Conditions: Highs will remain steady
CUMBERLAND COUNTY REPORTS MIXED FINANCIAL RESULTS; STRONG EMS REVENUE AND LOWER BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster released the financial update for September 2026, highlighting a mix of strong departmental revenues alongside some shifts in tax collections
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COMMISSION REAPPOINTS COUNTY ATTORNEY AND APPROVES MULTIPLE ROAD SYSTEM UPDATES
At its recent monthly meeting, the Cumberland County Commission—with Commissioners Sisco and Patterson absent (the latter recovering from hip surgery)—voted unanimously to reappoint Philip Burnett
ROLLOVER CRASH ON HASSLER MILL ROAD IN ROANE COUNTY
A male driver escaped injury this afternoon after a single-vehicle rollover accident at the intersection of Hassler Mill Road and Swan Pond Road. Emergency responders
MOTORCYCLE RIDER INJURED IN CRASH SOUTH OF ROCKWOOD
An 18-year-old motorcycle rider was hospitalized following a collision with a passenger vehicle Friday evening on Abel’s Valley Road, just south of Rockwood. Emergency crews
PABLO ONTIVEROS ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE CHARGES
A 26-year-old Cookeville resident was booked into custody early Sunday morning following an arrest by the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. Pablo G. Ontiveros was taken
TWO DRIVERS CHARGED AFTER TRACTOR-TRAILER CRASH SHUTS DOWN I-40 WEST IN ROANE COUNTY
New details were released today on the multi-vehicle crash on I-40 in Roane County from last week. The crash involved two tractor-trailers and shut down
JURY SELECTION BEGINS FOR BLOUNT COUNTY MAN ACCUSED OF TRIPLE HOMICIDE AND HOUSE FIRE
Jury selection is underway for Johnny Ray Wilburn, the man facing 41 criminal counts—including first-degree murder—following a fatal house fire in January 2025 that claimed
TWO MEN ARRESTED FOR DUI, DRUG, AND WEAPONS CHARGES FOLLOWING TRAFFIC STOP IN CROSSVILLE
Two men were taken into custody early Sunday morning, October 18, 2026, following a traffic stop that uncovered suspected cocaine, an open container of alcohol, and a firearm. According to a Crossvil ...
WOMAN FALLS VICTIM TO SOPHISTICATED PHONE SWAP SCAM INVOLVING SAMSUNG DEVICE
Local law enforcement is investigating a fraud report after a resident was tricked into mailing away a high-end smartphone in an elaborate impersonation scheme. According to the Crossville Police Dep ...
CROSSVILLE MOURNS THE LOSS OF PROMINENT BUSINESSMAN AND CIVIC LEADER GLENN MCDONALD AT 93
Crossville is remembering the life and legacy of Glenn McDonald, a longtime local realtor, broker, and dedicated community leader who has passed away at the age of 93. McDonald leaves behind a profou ...
EMERGENCY PERSONNEL CONDUCTING PLANNED TRAINING EXERCISE IN CROSSVILLE THIS MORNING
Residents and visitors in the Crossville and Cumberland County area should expect to see an increased presence of emergency vehicles this morning, October 20, 2026. The Cumberland County Emergency Ma ...
BRIGHT SKIES AND CRISP FALL TEMPERATURES AHEAD FOR THE WEEK
Residents can look forward to a stretch of pleasant, sun-filled weather and cool autumn evenings over the coming days. Daytime Conditions: Highs will remain steady and comfortable, hovering nea ...
CUMBERLAND COUNTY REPORTS MIXED FINANCIAL RESULTS; STRONG EMS REVENUE AND LOWER BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster released the financial update for September 2026, highlighting a mix of strong departmental revenues alongside some shifts in tax collections and building permits ...
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COMMISSION REAPPOINTS COUNTY ATTORNEY AND APPROVES MULTIPLE ROAD SYSTEM UPDATES
At its recent monthly meeting, the Cumberland County Commission—with Commissioners Sisco and Patterson absent (the latter recovering from hip surgery)—voted unanimously to reappoint Philip Burnett as ...
ROLLOVER CRASH ON HASSLER MILL ROAD IN ROANE COUNTY
A male driver escaped injury this afternoon after a single-vehicle rollover accident at the intersection of Hassler Mill Road and Swan Pond Road. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene at ...
MOTORCYCLE RIDER INJURED IN CRASH SOUTH OF ROCKWOOD
An 18-year-old motorcycle rider was hospitalized following a collision with a passenger vehicle Friday evening on Abel's Valley Road, just south of Rockwood. Emergency crews arrived at the scene arou ...
PABLO ONTIVEROS ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE CHARGES
A 26-year-old Cookeville resident was booked into custody early Sunday morning following an arrest by the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office. Pablo G. Ontiveros was taken into custody at approximatel ...
TWO DRIVERS CHARGED AFTER TRACTOR-TRAILER CRASH SHUTS DOWN I-40 WEST IN ROANE COUNTY
New details were released today on the multi-vehicle crash on I-40 in Roane County from last week. The crash involved two tractor-trailers and shut down the westbound lanes of Interstate 40 in Roane C ...
JURY SELECTION BEGINS FOR BLOUNT COUNTY MAN ACCUSED OF TRIPLE HOMICIDE AND HOUSE FIRE
Jury selection is underway for Johnny Ray Wilburn, the man facing 41 criminal counts—including first-degree murder—following a fatal house fire in January 2025 that claimed the lives of three people. ...
