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OLIVER SPRINGS WATER OFFICE CLOSED TOMORROW FOR TRAINING
From the Town of Oliver Springs official Facebook page: The water office will be closed Wednesday, May 21st 2025, due to training. Normal hours will
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
The Cumberland County Commission convened in May 2025, with all Commissioners present except Potter, York, Shanks, and Sherrill. The meeting opened with a tribute to
TVA SUBMITS NATION’S FIRST CONSTRUCTION PERMIT APPLICATION FOR BWRX-300 SMR
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. ― The Tennessee Valley Authority announced Tuesday that it is the first utility in the U.S. to submit a construction permit application (CPA)
NO ROAD CONSTRUCTION DELAYS FOR MEMORIAL DAY TRAVELERS
NASHVILLE – Road Construction will not delay motorists traveling Tennessee’s highways this Memorial Day weekend. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all construction-related lane
FBI DIRECTOR CALLS MEMPHIS “HOMICIDE CAPITAL OF AMERICA”
FBI Director Kash Patel, in a Fox News interview, labeled Memphis, Tennessee, as the “homicide capital of America per capita,” citing surprising data since taking
DUI ARREST NEAR SHONEY’S IN CROSSVILLE
On May 15, 2025, at around 10:01 PM, Officer Charlock observed Megan Romero driving a silver Ford Escape at 63 mph in a 45 mph
DRUG ARREST IN MONROE COUNTY
From Monroe County Sheriff Tommy Jones: On May 19, 2025, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in Tellico Plains
PLANNED POWER OUTAGE FOR KINGSTON ON THURSDAY
Kingston Residents: Planned Power Outage Notice Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025 Time: Starting at 10:00 AM Duration: Approximately 2 hours The Rockwood Electric Utility will
ROANE COUNTY WEATHER RECAP
On Friday night into Saturday morning, a line of severe weather caused a major power outage in Rockwood around 3:00 a.m. when the Rockwood substation
MAJOR CONGESTION ON EASTBOUND I-40 NEAR KINGSTON
On May 19, 2025, at 10:58 AM, congestion was reported on Interstate 40 Eastbound in Roane at mile marker 350, with no lanes blocked. This
DUI ARREST ON PLATEAU ROAD
On May 16, 2025, at approximately 8:44 PM, Deputy Caleb Cathey of the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office observed a black Chevy Tahoe with improper rear-right
WANTED FUGITIVE DAKOTA ROWE APPREHENDED
From Monroe County Sheriff Tommy Jones: Recently, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office asked for the community’s help in locating a wanted fugitive, Dakota Narciso Rowe.
OLIVER SPRINGS WATER OFFICE CLOSED TOMORROW FOR TRAINING
From the Town of Oliver Springs official Facebook page: The water office will be closed Wednesday, May 21st 2025, due to training. Normal hours will resume Thursday.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
The Cumberland County Commission convened in May 2025, with all Commissioners present except Potter, York, Shanks, and Sherrill. The meeting opened with a tribute to Abby Grace Lowe, a CCHS student ...
TVA SUBMITS NATION’S FIRST CONSTRUCTION PERMIT APPLICATION FOR BWRX-300 SMR
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. ― The Tennessee Valley Authority announced Tuesday that it is the first utility in the U.S. to submit a construction permit application (CPA) for the GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy ...
NO ROAD CONSTRUCTION DELAYS FOR MEMORIAL DAY TRAVELERS
NASHVILLE – Road Construction will not delay motorists traveling Tennessee's highways this Memorial Day weekend. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all construction-related ...
FBI DIRECTOR CALLS MEMPHIS “HOMICIDE CAPITAL OF AMERICA”
FBI Director Kash Patel, in a Fox News interview, labeled Memphis, Tennessee, as the "homicide capital of America per capita," citing surprising data since taking office in February 2025. He announced ...
DUI ARREST NEAR SHONEY’S IN CROSSVILLE
On May 15, 2025, at around 10:01 PM, Officer Charlock observed Megan Romero driving a silver Ford Escape at 63 mph in a 45 mph zone near Shoney's on Main Street in Crossville. After initiating a traff ...
DRUG ARREST IN MONROE COUNTY
From Monroe County Sheriff Tommy Jones: On May 19, 2025, Monroe County Sheriff's Office deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in Tellico Plains after observing a subject in the vehicle wit ...
PLANNED POWER OUTAGE FOR KINGSTON ON THURSDAY
Kingston Residents: Planned Power Outage Notice Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025 Time: Starting at 10:00 AM Duration: Approximately 2 hours The Rockwood Electric Utility will conduct necessary mainte ...
ROANE COUNTY WEATHER RECAP
On Friday night into Saturday morning, a line of severe weather caused a major power outage in Rockwood around 3:00 a.m. when the Rockwood substation lost a main fuse, cutting power to areas east of G ...
MAJOR CONGESTION ON EASTBOUND I-40 NEAR KINGSTON
On May 19, 2025, at 10:58 AM, congestion was reported on Interstate 40 Eastbound in Roane at mile marker 350, with no lanes blocked. This traffic buildup is attributed to scheduled road work occurring ...
DUI ARREST ON PLATEAU ROAD
On May 16, 2025, at approximately 8:44 PM, Deputy Caleb Cathey of the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office observed a black Chevy Tahoe with improper rear-right brake and running lights on Plateau Rd in ...
WANTED FUGITIVE DAKOTA ROWE APPREHENDED
From Monroe County Sheriff Tommy Jones: Recently, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office asked for the community’s help in locating a wanted fugitive, Dakota Narciso Rowe. Mr. Rowe was apprehended ...
