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LIST OF UPCOMING NOVEMBER LOCAL ELECTION CANDIDATES
Cumberland County: Mayor, Crossville: | R J Crawford | 931-335-8880 | City of Crossville, Mayor | 413 Waterview Dr, Crossville 38555 | [email protected] | Crossville
ROANE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE HONORS FALLEN OFFICER JESSIE MATTHEW RITTENHOUSE 22 YEARS LATER
The Roane County Sheriff’s Office paused this week to remember and honor Officer Jessie Matthew “Matt” Rittenhouse, marking the 22nd anniversary of his tragic death
COOKEVILLE ROADWAY REOPENED FOLLOWING BOMB THREAT INVESTIGATION
South Willow Avenue in Cookeville was temporarily closed to traffic Thursday morning after a driver reported hearing a suspicious ticking or buzzing sound from inside
MULTI-AGENCY RESCUE SQUAD SAFELY EVACUATES INJURED HIKER AT ROCK ISLAND STATE PARK
A multi-agency team successfully rescued an injured man from rugged terrain along the Caney Fork River at Rock Island State Park on September 16, 2026.
KNOXVILLE CHURCH LEADER FACES CHILD ABUSE CHARGE
A local church elder has been arrested and removed from his leadership role following a child abuse charge, according to court records and church officials.
ROAD CLOSURES FOR TODAY’S CCHS HOMECOMING PARADE
Road closures for the CCHS Homecoming Parade event today from 1:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
CROSSVILLE ISSUES SCAM ALERT OVER FAKE PLANNING COMMISSION EMAILS
The City of Crossville government has issued a warning regarding a phishing scam targeting residents and local stakeholders. Illegitimate emails are currently being circulated by
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD TACKLES MANDATED TRAFFICKING EDUCATION AND STRATEGIC PLANNING IN TONIGHT’S WORK SESSION
The Cumberland County School Board is holding its scheduled work session today, September 17, at 4:00 PM, featuring a comprehensive agenda covering state compliance, facilities,
CROSSVILLE POLICE BUST PAIR FOR MULTIPLE LOWE’S THEFTS
Two local residents are facing theft charges following a joint investigation by the Crossville Police Department and loss prevention at the local Lowe’s home improvement
JESSE WAYNE PHILLIPS CAPTURED AFTER MONTHS-LONG MANHUNT IN TENNESSEE MURDER CASE
Today, the Pickett County Sheriff’s Office announced the capture of 38-year-old Jesse Wayne Phillips, ending a multi-agency manhunt. Phillips had been featured on the Tennessee
HACKERS STEAL FLOCK CAMERA AND REVEAL MASSIVE SURVEILLANCE CAPABILITIES
A group of hackers known as stegan0gram dismantled a Flock automated surveillance camera to reverse-engineer its software, uncovering that a single passing vehicle can trigger
FENTRESS COUNTY CELEBRATES COMPLETION OF $85.6 MILLION US 127 UPGRADE PROJECT
State and local leaders gathered to mark the official completion of the US 127 (SR 28) improvement project in Fentress County. Finished on schedule on
LIST OF UPCOMING NOVEMBER LOCAL ELECTION CANDIDATES
Cumberland County: Mayor, Crossville: | R J Crawford | 931-335-8880 | City of Crossville, Mayor | 413 Waterview Dr, Crossville 38555 | [email protected] | Crossville City Council: | Ro ...
ROANE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE HONORS FALLEN OFFICER JESSIE MATTHEW RITTENHOUSE 22 YEARS LATER
The Roane County Sheriff’s Office paused this week to remember and honor Officer Jessie Matthew "Matt" Rittenhouse, marking the 22nd anniversary of his tragic death in the line of duty on September 16 ...
COOKEVILLE ROADWAY REOPENED FOLLOWING BOMB THREAT INVESTIGATION
South Willow Avenue in Cookeville was temporarily closed to traffic Thursday morning after a driver reported hearing a suspicious ticking or buzzing sound from inside his vehicle. Cookeville Police C ...
MULTI-AGENCY RESCUE SQUAD SAFELY EVACUATES INJURED HIKER AT ROCK ISLAND STATE PARK
A multi-agency team successfully rescued an injured man from rugged terrain along the Caney Fork River at Rock Island State Park on September 16, 2026. The victim, who suffered a leg injury after fal ...
KNOXVILLE CHURCH LEADER FACES CHILD ABUSE CHARGE
A local church elder has been arrested and removed from his leadership role following a child abuse charge, according to court records and church officials. Nicholas Blevins, 41, served as an elder a ...
ROAD CLOSURES FOR TODAY’S CCHS HOMECOMING PARADE
Road closures for the CCHS Homecoming Parade event today from 1:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
CROSSVILLE ISSUES SCAM ALERT OVER FAKE PLANNING COMMISSION EMAILS
The City of Crossville government has issued a warning regarding a phishing scam targeting residents and local stakeholders. Illegitimate emails are currently being circulated by fraudsters impersonat ...
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD TACKLES MANDATED TRAFFICKING EDUCATION AND STRATEGIC PLANNING IN TONIGHT’S WORK SESSION
The Cumberland County School Board is holding its scheduled work session today, September 17, at 4:00 PM, featuring a comprehensive agenda covering state compliance, facilities, and district administr ...
CROSSVILLE POLICE BUST PAIR FOR MULTIPLE LOWE’S THEFTS
Two local residents are facing theft charges following a joint investigation by the Crossville Police Department and loss prevention at the local Lowe's home improvement store. According to police re ...
JESSE WAYNE PHILLIPS CAPTURED AFTER MONTHS-LONG MANHUNT IN TENNESSEE MURDER CASE
Today, the Pickett County Sheriff's Office announced the capture of 38-year-old Jesse Wayne Phillips, ending a multi-agency manhunt. Phillips had been featured on the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation ...
HACKERS STEAL FLOCK CAMERA AND REVEAL MASSIVE SURVEILLANCE CAPABILITIES
A group of hackers known as stegan0gram dismantled a Flock automated surveillance camera to reverse-engineer its software, uncovering that a single passing vehicle can trigger dozens—or even over 100— ...
FENTRESS COUNTY CELEBRATES COMPLETION OF $85.6 MILLION US 127 UPGRADE PROJECT
State and local leaders gathered to mark the official completion of the US 127 (SR 28) improvement project in Fentress County. Finished on schedule on August 31, 2026, the 3.2-mile, $85.6 million infr ...
