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Claude Phillip Smith, Jr., 78
Claude Phillip Smith, Jr., age 78, of Pikeville, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2026. Claude served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam
AMENTUM OPENS GLOBAL NUCLEAR HEADQUARTERS IN OAK RIDGE WITH $500,000 EDUCATIONAL INVESTMENT
Amentum officially opened its new global nuclear headquarters on Thursday at 151 Lafayette Drive in Oak Ridge, establishing a central hub for the company’s international
JAMESTOWN WOMAN ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE CHARGES INCLUDING OUT-OF-STATE WARRANT
Kristin R. King, 38, of Jamestown, was taken into custody late Thursday evening, October 8, 2026, by the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department. Arrested by Officer
CHASE WAYNE MACKEY SENTENCED TO SIX YEARS IN PRISON FOLLOWING FATAL 2025 CUMBERLAND COUNTY CRASH
Chase Wayne Mackey was sentenced on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, to six years in prison at 100% service after pleading guilty in connection with a
TENNESSEE NEARS 200 CHILDHOOD DEATHS AS DCS FACES SCRUTINY OVER REPORTING DELAYS AND SYSTEMIC ISSUES
As Tennessee enters the final quarter of 2026, the Department of Children’s Services (DCS) reports that 188 children have died so far this year. According
ROANE STATE LAUNCHES VETERAN FLAG DISPLAY PROGRAM WITH FALL DEADLINE APPROACHING
Roane State Community College is inviting community members to honor military veterans through a special flag display initiative spanning its seven campuses, including the Cumberland
MCMINN COUNTY MAN ARRESTED IN ARIZONA FOLLOWING TBI HUMAN TRAFFICKING INVESTIGATION
A year-long investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Human Trafficking Unit has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a McMinn County man. Following
ROCKWOOD AND CROSSVILLE SET TO HOST LOCAL POLITICAL FORUMS TONIGHT
Voters across the region have a double opportunity to engage with local and state candidates tonight, Thursday, October 8, as two separate political forums kick
TEENAGER CHARGED WITH RECKLESS HOMICIDE FOLLOWING FATAL NORTH KNOXVILLE SHOOTING
A 14-year-old boy has died following an accidental shooting at a North Knoxville home on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Knoxville Police Department. Officers responded
NEW DOWNTOWN CROSSVILLE WAYFINDING SIGNS DEBUT TO ENHANCE VISITOR EXPERIENCE AND WALKABILITY
Downtown Crossville is sporting a fresh look this season with the official installation of brand-new wayfinding signs designed to help both residents and visitors easily
POLICE SEARCHING FOR U-HAUL DRIVER AFTER LATE-NIGHT TACO BELL CRASH IN CROSSVILLE
Local authorities are searching for two bearded men following an early morning incident on October 5, 2026, in which a U-Haul truck struck the Taco
FENTRESS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ISSUES URGENT WARNING OVER SPOOFED PHONE SCAMS
Local authorities are urging residents to exercise extreme caution following a surge of fraudulent phone calls impersonating law enforcement officers. The Fentress County Sheriff’s Office
Claude Phillip Smith, Jr., 78
Claude Phillip Smith, Jr., age 78, of Pikeville, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2026. Claude served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam veteran. He was of the Church of God Faith, and enjoye ...
AMENTUM OPENS GLOBAL NUCLEAR HEADQUARTERS IN OAK RIDGE WITH $500,000 EDUCATIONAL INVESTMENT
Amentum officially opened its new global nuclear headquarters on Thursday at 151 Lafayette Drive in Oak Ridge, establishing a central hub for the company's international nuclear operations. The facil ...
JAMESTOWN WOMAN ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE CHARGES INCLUDING OUT-OF-STATE WARRANT
Kristin R. King, 38, of Jamestown, was taken into custody late Thursday evening, October 8, 2026, by the Cumberland County Sheriff's Department. Arrested by Officer Jason Powers at approximately 10:3 ...
CHASE WAYNE MACKEY SENTENCED TO SIX YEARS IN PRISON FOLLOWING FATAL 2025 CUMBERLAND COUNTY CRASH
Chase Wayne Mackey was sentenced on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, to six years in prison at 100% service after pleading guilty in connection with a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred on August 14, 2 ...
TENNESSEE NEARS 200 CHILDHOOD DEATHS AS DCS FACES SCRUTINY OVER REPORTING DELAYS AND SYSTEMIC ISSUES
As Tennessee enters the final quarter of 2026, the Department of Children’s Services (DCS) reports that 188 children have died so far this year. According to the state's quarterly reports, more than h ...
ROANE STATE LAUNCHES VETERAN FLAG DISPLAY PROGRAM WITH FALL DEADLINE APPROACHING
Roane State Community College is inviting community members to honor military veterans through a special flag display initiative spanning its seven campuses, including the Cumberland County Campus in ...
MCMINN COUNTY MAN ARRESTED IN ARIZONA FOLLOWING TBI HUMAN TRAFFICKING INVESTIGATION
A year-long investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Human Trafficking Unit has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a McMinn County man. Following a tip received in March 2025, s ...
ROCKWOOD AND CROSSVILLE SET TO HOST LOCAL POLITICAL FORUMS TONIGHT
Voters across the region have a double opportunity to engage with local and state candidates tonight, Thursday, October 8, as two separate political forums kick off at 6:00 p.m. In Rockwood, the Rock ...
TEENAGER CHARGED WITH RECKLESS HOMICIDE FOLLOWING FATAL NORTH KNOXVILLE SHOOTING
A 14-year-old boy has died following an accidental shooting at a North Knoxville home on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Knoxville Police Department. Officers responded to a residence on the 22 ...
NEW DOWNTOWN CROSSVILLE WAYFINDING SIGNS DEBUT TO ENHANCE VISITOR EXPERIENCE AND WALKABILITY
Downtown Crossville is sporting a fresh look this season with the official installation of brand-new wayfinding signs designed to help both residents and visitors easily navigate local landmarks, attr ...
POLICE SEARCHING FOR U-HAUL DRIVER AFTER LATE-NIGHT TACO BELL CRASH IN CROSSVILLE
Local authorities are searching for two bearded men following an early morning incident on October 5, 2026, in which a U-Haul truck struck the Taco Bell on North Main Street and fled the scene. Accor ...
FENTRESS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ISSUES URGENT WARNING OVER SPOOFED PHONE SCAMS
Local authorities are urging residents to exercise extreme caution following a surge of fraudulent phone calls impersonating law enforcement officers. The Fentress County Sheriff’s Office reported re ...
