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KINGSTON CITY COUNCIL TO HOLD MEETING TONIGHT, A DAY EARLY
Due to Election Day on Tuesday, May 5th, the Kingston City Council has adjusted its regular meeting schedule. Instead of meeting Tuesday, the council will
WEEKEND CRASHES PROLONG TRAFFIC CHAOS ON I-40 FOLLOWING MULTIPLE FRIDAY ACCIDENTS
Following a chaotic Friday marked by multiple major accidents, traffic disruptions across the county persisted through the weekend due to additional crashes on Interstate 40.
DETAILS ON SUNDAY’S SINGLE-VEHICLE ROLLOVER IN ROCKWOOD
On the morning of Sunday, May 3rd, emergency personnel responded to a single-vehicle rollover accident on North Gateway Avenue in Rockwood. Just before 11 a.m.,
FALSE BOMB THREAT AT PUTNAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE
On Sunday, May 3, 2026, at approximately 4:14 PM, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) received a report from the Cookeville Police Department about a
CROSSVILLE FAMILY YMCA FACILITY EXPECTED TO OPEN MARCH 2027
The Crossville Family YMCA facility is progressing steadily toward its anticipated grand opening in March 2027. Construction has advanced to the point where the exterior
TENNESSEE ATTORNEY GENERAL FINALIZES $7.4 BILLION SETTLEMENT WITH PURDUE PHARMA
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has announced the finalization of a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family, concluding nearly a decade
MIDWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL IN ROANE COUNTY WITH PRESTIGIOUS TWO-TIME STATE STEM DESIGNATION
The Tennessee Department of Education and the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network recently announced the 2026 STEM/STEAM Designations, honoring schools that demonstrate a rigorous commitment to
CHARLES HALL MUSEUM SUSPECT ARRESTED BY MONROE COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT
A suspect in the attempted burglary at the Charles Hall Museum on April 24 has been arrested. Monroe County Sheriff’s detectives, working with the Tellico
USDA ISSUES SALMONELLA PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT FOR MEAT, POULTRY PRODUCTS AND GREAT VALUE FROZEN PIZZAS
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for various meat and poultry products that may
KINGSTON POLICE SEEK PUBLIC ASSISTANCE TO IDENTIFY INDIVIDUAL IN ONGOING INVESTIGATION
Kingston Police Department officers are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an individual pictured in connection with an ongoing investigation. The person may have relevant
HAZMAT SPILL ON LOUDON HIGHWAY IN ROANE COUNTY
A hazardous materials spill from a disabled vehicle is reported at the intersection of Loudon Hwy and Salma Rd around 11:00 AM. Emergency crews are
SCHEDULED ROAD WORK CAUSING MAJOR CONGESTION ON EASTBOUND I-40 NEAR KINGSTON
Interstate 40 Eastbound in Roane County is experiencing significant traffic delays due to scheduled road work near mile marker 351.4. As of the morning of
KINGSTON CITY COUNCIL TO HOLD MEETING TONIGHT, A DAY EARLY
Due to Election Day on Tuesday, May 5th, the Kingston City Council has adjusted its regular meeting schedule. Instead of meeting Tuesday, the council will hold its monthly work session this evening, M ...
WEEKEND CRASHES PROLONG TRAFFIC CHAOS ON I-40 FOLLOWING MULTIPLE FRIDAY ACCIDENTS
Following a chaotic Friday marked by multiple major accidents, traffic disruptions across the county persisted through the weekend due to additional crashes on Interstate 40. On Saturday, eastbound la ...
DETAILS ON SUNDAY’S SINGLE-VEHICLE ROLLOVER IN ROCKWOOD
On the morning of Sunday, May 3rd, emergency personnel responded to a single-vehicle rollover accident on North Gateway Avenue in Rockwood. Just before 11 a.m., first responders discovered a classic C ...
FALSE BOMB THREAT AT PUTNAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE
On Sunday, May 3, 2026, at approximately 4:14 PM, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) received a report from the Cookeville Police Department about a male caller who made a bomb threat against t ...
CROSSVILLE FAMILY YMCA FACILITY EXPECTED TO OPEN MARCH 2027
The Crossville Family YMCA facility is progressing steadily toward its anticipated grand opening in March 2027. Construction has advanced to the point where the exterior is expected to be largely c ...
TENNESSEE ATTORNEY GENERAL FINALIZES $7.4 BILLION SETTLEMENT WITH PURDUE PHARMA
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has announced the finalization of a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family, concluding nearly a decade of legal action regarding ...
MIDWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL IN ROANE COUNTY WITH PRESTIGIOUS TWO-TIME STATE STEM DESIGNATION
The Tennessee Department of Education and the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network recently announced the 2026 STEM/STEAM Designations, honoring schools that demonstrate a rigorous commitment to workforc ...
CHARLES HALL MUSEUM SUSPECT ARRESTED BY MONROE COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT
A suspect in the attempted burglary at the Charles Hall Museum on April 24 has been arrested. Monroe County Sheriff’s detectives, working with the Tellico Police Department, identified and took the ...
USDA ISSUES SALMONELLA PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT FOR MEAT, POULTRY PRODUCTS AND GREAT VALUE FROZEN PIZZAS
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for various meat and poultry products that may be contaminated with Salmonella due to FD ...
KINGSTON POLICE SEEK PUBLIC ASSISTANCE TO IDENTIFY INDIVIDUAL IN ONGOING INVESTIGATION
Kingston Police Department officers are seeking the public's assistance in identifying an individual pictured in connection with an ongoing investigation. The person may have relevant information abou ...
HAZMAT SPILL ON LOUDON HIGHWAY IN ROANE COUNTY
A hazardous materials spill from a disabled vehicle is reported at the intersection of Loudon Hwy and Salma Rd around 11:00 AM. Emergency crews are on scene. Avoid the area, slow down, and move ov ...
SCHEDULED ROAD WORK CAUSING MAJOR CONGESTION ON EASTBOUND I-40 NEAR KINGSTON
Interstate 40 Eastbound in Roane County is experiencing significant traffic delays due to scheduled road work near mile marker 351.4. As of the morning of Monday, May 4, 2026, crews have blocked the r ...
