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TENNESSEE TECH FAMILY WEEKEND SET FOR SEPT. 12 – 14
TN TECH – Tennessee Tech University will welcome Golden Eagle parents and families to campus Sept. 12-14 with special discounts, tailgating, family photos and even
SENATOR KEN YAGER RECEIVES PILLARS OF HOPE AWARD
On September 4, 2025, State Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston) received the Pillars of Hope Award from the 15th Judicial District Child Advocacy Center in Nashville,
ARGUMENT LEADS TO SHOOTING IN PUTNAM COUNTY
From the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office: On September 10, 2025, Nicholas Writtenberry, age 24 of Putnam County, was shot in the stomach, flown to Vanderbilt,
ROACHES AND NON-WORKING FIRE ALARMS FOUND AT RHEA COUNTY HOTEL
On September 9, 2025, a routine inspection at America’s Best Value Inn located at 7875 Rhea Co Hwy in Dayton resulted in a score of
ATHENS POLICE RESPOND TO ANIMAL ABUSE CASE
On September 9, Athens police responded to reports of ongoing animal abuse at a West Bank Street property, seizing several dogs and charging a man
CUMBERLAND SHERIFF’S OFFICE GRADUATES FIRST CLASS OF EMERGENCY RESPONDERS
From the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office: Crossville, TN — The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) marked a historic milestone today as twelve deputies graduated from
ERIC CLAPTON CONCERT GOER LOSES PANTS, SHOES, TIRE, AND PRIDE IN DUI ARREST
In Nashville, Tennessee, 64-year-old Cindy Meeks was arrested after police observed her driving a white Jeep Cherokee, missing its front right tire, over a curb
TURNING POINT USA C.E.O. CHARLIE KIRK PASSES AWAY AT AGE 31
UPDATE: According to a post by President Donald Trump on Truth Social, Charlie Kirk has passed away. “The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is
BATTERY BACKUP FAILURE CAUSES 911 DISRUPTION IN MONROE COUNTY
On Tuesday, a battery backup failure disrupted 911 services in Monroe County, Tennessee, as reported by Monroe County Emergency Services. The 911 center, which relies
PIKEVILLE MAN ARRESTED AFTER THREATENING THREE TEENS WITH ASSAULT RIFLE
From the Pikeville Police Department: On September 4, 2025, at approximately 1907 Hours, Officer Matt Brock was alerted by three juveniles on Main Street that
CREWS KNOCK DOWN ANOTHER CONTAMINATED STRUCTURE
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — The Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (OREM) and contractor UCOR have completed demolition of another aging, contaminated structure at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), the
KINGSTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
During the Kingston City Council meeting last night, the council approved several agenda items. They passed an ordinance on first reading to establish a technology
TENNESSEE TECH FAMILY WEEKEND SET FOR SEPT. 12 – 14
TN TECH - Tennessee Tech University will welcome Golden Eagle parents and families to campus Sept. 12-14 with special discounts, tailgating, family photos and even a free movie night on the main quad. ...
SENATOR KEN YAGER RECEIVES PILLARS OF HOPE AWARD
On September 4, 2025, State Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston) received the Pillars of Hope Award from the 15th Judicial District Child Advocacy Center in Nashville, Tennessee, for his dedicated service t ...
ARGUMENT LEADS TO SHOOTING IN PUTNAM COUNTY
From the Putnam County Sheriff's Office: On September 10, 2025, Nicholas Writtenberry, age 24 of Putnam County, was shot in the stomach, flown to Vanderbilt, and later succumbed to his injuries. ...
ROACHES AND NON-WORKING FIRE ALARMS FOUND AT RHEA COUNTY HOTEL
On September 9, 2025, a routine inspection at America's Best Value Inn located at 7875 Rhea Co Hwy in Dayton resulted in a score of 70. The inspection revealed several violations requiring corrective ...
ATHENS POLICE RESPOND TO ANIMAL ABUSE CASE
On September 9, Athens police responded to reports of ongoing animal abuse at a West Bank Street property, seizing several dogs and charging a man with multiple counts of aggravated animal cruelty, ne ...
CUMBERLAND SHERIFF’S OFFICE GRADUATES FIRST CLASS OF EMERGENCY RESPONDERS
From the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office: Crossville, TN — The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) marked a historic milestone today as twelve deputies graduated from the agency’s newl ...
ERIC CLAPTON CONCERT GOER LOSES PANTS, SHOES, TIRE, AND PRIDE IN DUI ARREST
In Nashville, Tennessee, 64-year-old Cindy Meeks was arrested after police observed her driving a white Jeep Cherokee, missing its front right tire, over a curb before stopping in traffic on September ...
TURNING POINT USA C.E.O. CHARLIE KIRK PASSES AWAY AT AGE 31
UPDATE: According to a post by President Donald Trump on Truth Social, Charlie Kirk has passed away. "The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead, No one understood or had the Heart of th ...
BATTERY BACKUP FAILURE CAUSES 911 DISRUPTION IN MONROE COUNTY
On Tuesday, a battery backup failure disrupted 911 services in Monroe County, Tennessee, as reported by Monroe County Emergency Services. The 911 center, which relies on Fort Loudon Electric, battery ...
PIKEVILLE MAN ARRESTED AFTER THREATENING THREE TEENS WITH ASSAULT RIFLE
From the Pikeville Police Department: On September 4, 2025, at approximately 1907 Hours, Officer Matt Brock was alerted by three juveniles on Main Street that an unknown male had brandished an A.R ...
CREWS KNOCK DOWN ANOTHER CONTAMINATED STRUCTURE
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — The Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (OREM) and contractor UCOR have completed demolition of another aging, contaminated structure at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL ...
KINGSTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
During the Kingston City Council meeting last night, the council approved several agenda items. They passed an ordinance on first reading to establish a technology fee for Kingston Water Department cu ...
