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ROBERT GARAY FACES MOUNTAIN OF CHARGES SPANNING KIDNAPPING, WEAPONS, AND MAJOR METH TRAFFICKING
A Crossville man is facing an extensive list of severe criminal charges in Cumberland County Circuit Court following a series of law enforcement actions, search
MAJOR SWAT TRAINING DRILL SCHEDULED AT CUMBERLAND COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL TODAY
Residents and motorists near Cumberland County High School (CCHS) should expect a significant emergency presence today, Tuesday, July 14, 2026, as the school hosts a
HOUSE COMMITTEE PASSES BILL TO MAKE DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME PERMANENT
A long-standing American tradition could soon be heading for the history books. Legislation aimed at eliminating the twice-yearly clock change cleared a major hurdle on
ONE ARRESTED, ONE AT LARGE FOLLOWING CUMBERLAND COUNTY CONVENIENCE STORE BURGLARY
A joint investigation between the Cumberland County and Roane County Sheriff’s Offices has led to charges against two men following a high-value break-in at a
JUVENILE PRONOUNCED DEAD AFTER DROWNING INCIDENT IN BRADLEY COUNTY
Local authorities are investigating the tragic death of a child following an apparent drowning in southeastern Bradley County. On Monday, July 13, 2026, emergency crews
ROANE COUNTY SEEKS TWO-YEAR MORATORIUM ON DATA CENTERS AND ENERGY STORAGE
Roane County is taking steps to join a growing list of East Tennessee communities slowing the expansion of high-energy tech facilities. The Roane County Commission
MORE ARRESTED AS PUTNAM COUNTY DRUG SWEEP CONTINUES
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office has taken three additional suspects into custody as part of “Operation Protecting Putnam,” bringing the latest wave of drug-related arrests
KINGSTON CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER $1M BOAT RAMP PROJECT AT TUESDAY MEETING
The Kingston City Council is set to convene for its regular monthly meeting this Tuesday evening, July 14, at 6:00 p.m. at Kingston City Hall,
SEPTIC BUSINESS OWNER ARRESTED FOR ILLEGAL DUMPING IN CHEROKEE NATIONAL FOREST
A local business owner is facing criminal charges after allegedly dumping human waste from commercial septic tanks onto public land in the Cherokee National Forest.
FENTRESS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARRESTS NINE IN MONTH-LONG DRUG CRACKDOWN
The Fentress County Sheriff’s Office has reaffirmed its commitment to community safety following a series of drug-related arrests over the past 30 days. Sheriff’s deputies
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ANNOUNCES KEY PROMOTIONS AND NEW SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office has announced a wave of personnel promotions and new assignments within its leadership and school safety divisions. Taking on new
CROSSVILLE CITY COUNCIL TO MEET TOMORROW AT 6 P.M.; REGULATIONS FOR DATA CENTERS ON AGENDA
The Crossville City Council is set to reconvene for its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, following the cancellation of last week’s work session
ROBERT GARAY FACES MOUNTAIN OF CHARGES SPANNING KIDNAPPING, WEAPONS, AND MAJOR METH TRAFFICKING
A Crossville man is facing an extensive list of severe criminal charges in Cumberland County Circuit Court following a series of law enforcement actions, search warrants, and traffic stops that uncove ...
MAJOR SWAT TRAINING DRILL SCHEDULED AT CUMBERLAND COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL TODAY
Residents and motorists near Cumberland County High School (CCHS) should expect a significant emergency presence today, Tuesday, July 14, 2026, as the school hosts a campus-wide SWAT safety drill. Th ...
HOUSE COMMITTEE PASSES BILL TO MAKE DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME PERMANENT
A long-standing American tradition could soon be heading for the history books. Legislation aimed at eliminating the twice-yearly clock change cleared a major hurdle on Monday after being approved by ...
ONE ARRESTED, ONE AT LARGE FOLLOWING CUMBERLAND COUNTY CONVENIENCE STORE BURGLARY
A joint investigation between the Cumberland County and Roane County Sheriff’s Offices has led to charges against two men following a high-value break-in at a local gas station, though one suspect rem ...
JUVENILE PRONOUNCED DEAD AFTER DROWNING INCIDENT IN BRADLEY COUNTY
Local authorities are investigating the tragic death of a child following an apparent drowning in southeastern Bradley County. On Monday, July 13, 2026, emergency crews were dispatched around 2:38 p. ...
ROANE COUNTY SEEKS TWO-YEAR MORATORIUM ON DATA CENTERS AND ENERGY STORAGE
Roane County is taking steps to join a growing list of East Tennessee communities slowing the expansion of high-energy tech facilities. The Roane County Commission approved a resolution on Monday aski ...
MORE ARRESTED AS PUTNAM COUNTY DRUG SWEEP CONTINUES
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office has taken three additional suspects into custody as part of "Operation Protecting Putnam," bringing the latest wave of drug-related arrests to eight individuals. Ac ...
KINGSTON CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER $1M BOAT RAMP PROJECT AT TUESDAY MEETING
The Kingston City Council is set to convene for its regular monthly meeting this Tuesday evening, July 14, at 6:00 p.m. at Kingston City Hall, featuring a busy agenda focused on local infrastructure i ...
SEPTIC BUSINESS OWNER ARRESTED FOR ILLEGAL DUMPING IN CHEROKEE NATIONAL FOREST
A local business owner is facing criminal charges after allegedly dumping human waste from commercial septic tanks onto public land in the Cherokee National Forest. Michael Seth Plasterer, owner of t ...
FENTRESS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARRESTS NINE IN MONTH-LONG DRUG CRACKDOWN
The Fentress County Sheriff’s Office has reaffirmed its commitment to community safety following a series of drug-related arrests over the past 30 days. Sheriff's deputies apprehended nine individuals ...
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ANNOUNCES KEY PROMOTIONS AND NEW SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office has announced a wave of personnel promotions and new assignments within its leadership and school safety divisions. Taking on new supervisory responsibilities a ...
CROSSVILLE CITY COUNCIL TO MEET TOMORROW AT 6 P.M.; REGULATIONS FOR DATA CENTERS ON AGENDA
The Crossville City Council is set to reconvene for its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, following the cancellation of last week's work session due to the unexpected passing of former Mayor ...
