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MORGAN COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD VOTES TO CLOSE PETROS-JOYNER ELEMENTARY AMID ANGRY PROTESTS
In Morgan County, Tennessee, the School Board voted to close Petros-Joyner Elementary School, sparking heated emotions and protests from parents and community members. The decision
DON W. WHITE PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING CENTER OPENS IN LENOIR CITY
The Don W. White Public Safety Training Center in Lenoir City held its grand opening yesterday morning. The new facility represents a significant investment in
TN DEPT. OF EDUCATION CELEBRATES EXPANSION OF OF THE EDUCATION FREEDOM SCHOLARSHIP
The Tennessee Department of Education celebrated the expansion of the Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS) Program on May 7, 2026, after receiving a strong response from
FORMER CUMBERLAND COUNTY DEPUTY ON CUMBERLAND COURT DOCKET FOR MAY 12TH
The Cumberland County Circuit Court Criminal Docket for May 12, 2026, at 9:00 AM includes several cases, but among them is former Cumberland County Sheriff’s
ROANE STATE TO HOST FOUR COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES THIS WEEKEND
Roane State Community College in Harriman, TN, will honor the Class of 2026 with four commencement ceremonies this weekend, adding an extra one this year
CUMBERLAND STATE PARK TO OFFER SPECIAL BUFFET ON SUNDAY FOR MOTHER’S DAY
Cumberland Mountain State Park will participate in Tennessee State Parks’ Mother’s Day celebrations by offering a special buffet meal at its restaurant on Sunday, May
KINGSTON RESPONDS TO TWO ACCIDENTS; SERIOUS CRASH INJURES TWO AT SWAN POND ROAD
The Kingston Police Department and Kingston Fire Department responded to two separate accidents in the city today. One incident occurred around 9 a.m. on North
WRECK ON HIGHWAY 127 NEAR CIRCLE K AND SHONEY’S IN CROSSVILLE
A wreck has been reported as taking place on Highway 127 / North Main Street in Crossville between Shoney’s and Circle K. Motorists are advised
$50,000 POWERBALL WINNER IN PUTNAM COUNTY
A $50,000 Powerball winner emerged in Bloomington Springs, Tennessee, from last night’s drawing. The lucky ticket, which matched four numbers plus the Powerball, was purchased
CROSSVILLE MAN FOILS $1,971 FRAUD ATTEMPTS ON DEBIT CARD FOR IPAD AND BEST BUY PURCHASES
On May 5, 2026, a 55-year-old Crossville, Tennessee resident reported that someone attempted to make two fraudulent purchases using his debit card. At approximately 7:11
BLOUNT COUNTY DEPUTY JUSTIN MOWERY AMONG 363 FALLEN OFFICERS HONORED AT NATIONAL MEMORIAL
An East Tennessee deputy, Blount County’s Justin Mowery, is among the 363 law enforcement officers being memorialized this year by the National Law Enforcement Officers
KNOXVILLE MAN FACES 50 CHILD SEX CRIME CHARGES
The Bean Station Police Department said the investigation began on February 10, 2026, following a report of alleged offenses that occurred between October 2020 and
MORGAN COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD VOTES TO CLOSE PETROS-JOYNER ELEMENTARY AMID ANGRY PROTESTS
In Morgan County, Tennessee, the School Board voted to close Petros-Joyner Elementary School, sparking heated emotions and protests from parents and community members. The decision followed a failed b ...
DON W. WHITE PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING CENTER OPENS IN LENOIR CITY
The Don W. White Public Safety Training Center in Lenoir City held its grand opening yesterday morning. The new facility represents a significant investment in Loudon County's public safety future, of ...
TN DEPT. OF EDUCATION CELEBRATES EXPANSION OF OF THE EDUCATION FREEDOM SCHOLARSHIP
The Tennessee Department of Education celebrated the expansion of the Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS) Program on May 7, 2026, after receiving a strong response from families statewide. For the 202 ...
FORMER CUMBERLAND COUNTY DEPUTY ON CUMBERLAND COURT DOCKET FOR MAY 12TH
The Cumberland County Circuit Court Criminal Docket for May 12, 2026, at 9:00 AM includes several cases, but among them is former Cumberland County Sheriff's Office deputy John Thomas Coley Jr. Coley ...
ROANE STATE TO HOST FOUR COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES THIS WEEKEND
Roane State Community College in Harriman, TN, will honor the Class of 2026 with four commencement ceremonies this weekend, adding an extra one this year to accommodate the growing number of graduates ...
CUMBERLAND STATE PARK TO OFFER SPECIAL BUFFET ON SUNDAY FOR MOTHER’S DAY
Cumberland Mountain State Park will participate in Tennessee State Parks’ Mother’s Day celebrations by offering a special buffet meal at its restaurant on Sunday, May 10, 2026. This is one of only six ...
KINGSTON RESPONDS TO TWO ACCIDENTS; SERIOUS CRASH INJURES TWO AT SWAN POND ROAD
The Kingston Police Department and Kingston Fire Department responded to two separate accidents in the city today. One incident occurred around 9 a.m. on North Kentucky Street, causing temporary lane ...
WRECK ON HIGHWAY 127 NEAR CIRCLE K AND SHONEY’S IN CROSSVILLE
A wreck has been reported as taking place on Highway 127 / North Main Street in Crossville between Shoney's and Circle K. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes or expect delays.
$50,000 POWERBALL WINNER IN PUTNAM COUNTY
A $50,000 Powerball winner emerged in Bloomington Springs, Tennessee, from last night’s drawing. The lucky ticket, which matched four numbers plus the Powerball, was purchased at K & K Market, loc ...
CROSSVILLE MAN FOILS $1,971 FRAUD ATTEMPTS ON DEBIT CARD FOR IPAD AND BEST BUY PURCHASES
On May 5, 2026, a 55-year-old Crossville, Tennessee resident reported that someone attempted to make two fraudulent purchases using his debit card. At approximately 7:11 PM, he received an email notif ...
BLOUNT COUNTY DEPUTY JUSTIN MOWERY AMONG 363 FALLEN OFFICERS HONORED AT NATIONAL MEMORIAL
An East Tennessee deputy, Blount County’s Justin Mowery, is among the 363 law enforcement officers being memorialized this year by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) in Washi ...
KNOXVILLE MAN FACES 50 CHILD SEX CRIME CHARGES
The Bean Station Police Department said the investigation began on February 10, 2026, following a report of alleged offenses that occurred between October 2020 and August 2023. The victim was reported ...
