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THEFT INVESTIGATION ON HIGHWAY 68 IN TELLICO PLAINS
Posted by Monroe County Sheriff Tommy Jones:On January 7, 2026, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office received a call in reference to a theft on New
MAN ARRESTED IN SHELBY COUNTY ON 60 CHILD EXPLOITATION CHARGES FROM ARKANSAS
On January 15, 2026, Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers, working with the Memphis Safe Task Force, arrested 26-year-old Jesse Johnson in Shelby County, Tennessee. The arrest
TWO PUTNAM COUNTY TRAFFIC STOPS WITHIN 12 HOURS YIELDS MULTIPLE FELONIES
On January 15, 2026, PCSO Sgt. Garcia attempted to initiate a traffic stop on Baxter Rd after observing Silver Honda Sedan fail to come to
LIS TECHNOLOGIES TO INVEST OVER $1 BILLION IN OAK RIDGE FACILITY
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Laser Isotope Separation
WEEKLY EAST TENNESSEE CONSTRUCTION REPORT (JAN 15 – 21ST)
ANDERSON COUNTY, US 25/ SR 9 between Broad Street and Cullom Street: Motorists should be alert for temporary lane closures as utility crews perform work in
ROADWAY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR LOWER EAST AND UPPER CUMBERLAND (JAN. 15 – 21)
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
BLOUNT COUNTY MAN CONVICTED OF MURDER; SENTENCED TO 37 YEARS
Posted by the Blount County Sheriff’s Office: Blount County District Attorney Ryan Desmond announced that Zachary Justin Hayes, 27, was convicted on January 16, 2026,
CROSSVILLE CITY COUNCIL APPROVES THREE-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR CITY MANAGER
At Tuesday night’s meeting, the Crossville City Council voted 4-1 to approve a three-year contract extension for City Manager Valerie Hale during their Tuesday night
ROANE COUNTY SEES MAJOR NUCLEAR AND ENERGY PROJECTS ADVANCE IN JANUARY UPDATE
Roane County Executive Wade Creswell’s January 2026 edition of “The Rundown” highlights ongoing county activities and significant economic progress, particularly in nuclear and energy sectors.
MAN ALLEGEDLY ATTEMPTS TO CASH $2,555 FRAUDULENT CHECK AT BANK DRIVE-THROUGH
According to a report by the Crossville Police Department, on January 12, 2026, Officer Brittany Price of the Crossville Police Department responded to One Bank
WHITE COUNTY MAN SENTENCED TO TWO YEARS FOR SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY VIOLATION
According to a report by the Crossville Chronicle, Timothy Raymond Campbell, a 35-year-old man from Crossville Highway in White County, Tennessee, pleaded guilty last week
THEFT INVESTIGATION ON HIGHWAY 68 IN TELLICO PLAINS
Posted by Monroe County Sheriff Tommy Jones:On January 7, 2026, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office received a call in reference to a theft on New Highway 68 in Tellico Plains.The caller reported that ...
MAN ARRESTED IN SHELBY COUNTY ON 60 CHILD EXPLOITATION CHARGES FROM ARKANSAS
On January 15, 2026, Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers, working with the Memphis Safe Task Force, arrested 26-year-old Jesse Johnson in Shelby County, Tennessee. The arrest occurred around 2 p.m. in t ...
TWO PUTNAM COUNTY TRAFFIC STOPS WITHIN 12 HOURS YIELDS MULTIPLE FELONIES
On January 15, 2026, PCSO Sgt. Garcia attempted to initiate a traffic stop on Baxter Rd after observing Silver Honda Sedan fail to come to a complete stop at a stop sign. The vehicle fled at a high ra ...
LIS TECHNOLOGIES TO INVEST OVER $1 BILLION IN OAK RIDGE FACILITY
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Laser Isotope Separation Technologies officials announ ...
WEEKLY EAST TENNESSEE CONSTRUCTION REPORT (JAN 15 – 21ST)
ANDERSON COUNTY, US 25/ SR 9 between Broad Street and Cullom Street: Motorists should be alert for temporary lane closures as utility crews perform work in this area. Motorists should be alert for wo ...
ROADWAY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR LOWER EAST AND UPPER CUMBERLAND (JAN. 15 – 21)
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 ...
BLOUNT COUNTY MAN CONVICTED OF MURDER; SENTENCED TO 37 YEARS
Posted by the Blount County Sheriff's Office: Blount County District Attorney Ryan Desmond announced that Zachary Justin Hayes, 27, was convicted on January 16, 2026, for the murder of Kimberly ...
CROSSVILLE CITY COUNCIL APPROVES THREE-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR CITY MANAGER
At Tuesday night's meeting, the Crossville City Council voted 4-1 to approve a three-year contract extension for City Manager Valerie Hale during their Tuesday night meeting, reflecting strong support ...
ROANE COUNTY SEES MAJOR NUCLEAR AND ENERGY PROJECTS ADVANCE IN JANUARY UPDATE
Roane County Executive Wade Creswell's January 2026 edition of “The Rundown” highlights ongoing county activities and significant economic progress, particularly in nuclear and energy sectors. A meet- ...
MAN ALLEGEDLY ATTEMPTS TO CASH $2,555 FRAUDULENT CHECK AT BANK DRIVE-THROUGH
According to a report by the Crossville Police Department, on January 12, 2026, Officer Brittany Price of the Crossville Police Department responded to One Bank of Tennessee regarding a potential frau ...
WHITE COUNTY MAN SENTENCED TO TWO YEARS FOR SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY VIOLATION
According to a report by the Crossville Chronicle, Timothy Raymond Campbell, a 35-year-old man from Crossville Highway in White County, Tennessee, pleaded guilty last week in Cumberland County Crimina ...
