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O.R.N.L. SPECIALIST PLEADS GUILTY TO ACTING AS AN AGENT FOR THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
On June 17, 2026, Portia Anyamba, a 59-year-old former Brigadier General in the South African Air Force residing in Knoxville, Tennessee, was sentenced by U.S.
CROSSVILLE WOMAN FACES FELONY DRUG AND WEAPONS CHARGES FOLLOWING DEATH INVESTIGATION BUST
A local woman faces heavy felony drug and weapons charges following a death investigation that led to a narcotics bust in 2024. According to Cumberland
ELDERLY MAN DIES AFTER CRASHING VEHICLE INTO TENNESSEE RIVER
An 89-year-old man has died after his vehicle crashed through a barrier and into the Tennessee River early this morning, prompting an active investigation by
TWO VEHICLE CRASH REPORTED NEAR MCDONALD’S ON HIGHWAY 127 IN CROSSVILLE
Emergency crews are responding to a traffic accident on Highway 127 near a McDonald’s location. According to initial reports, two vehicles are involved in
OLIVER SPRINGS TOWN COUNCIL APPROVES PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
Following a public hearing on Wednesday evening, the Oliver Springs Town Council officially approved a nearly 20-cent property tax increase for the upcoming fiscal year.
ROCK CREEK CAMPGROUND REOPENS AMID CONTINUED RIVER WATER BAN
Rock Creek Campground officially reopened for camping at 9:00 a.m. ET today, Friday, June 19, following a temporary closure. However, park officials warn that strict
ROANE AND CUMBERLAND COUNTY ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY (JUNE 18 – 25)
CUMBERLAND COUNTY I-40 [304.4-306.6] from MM 304.4 to MM 306.6 bridge repair and resurfacing: Construction continues within the median of I-40. Traffic has been shifted along
NEW HIGHWAY 127 BRIDGE OVER CLEAR CREEK SEEMINGLY OPEN TO TRAFFIC
Drivers on US 127 have a new connection between Crossville and Jamestown after the long-awaited bridge over Clear Creek appears to have opened to traffic.
FORMER CUMBERLAND COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES EMPLOYEE INDICTED AFTER FALSIFYING TIMESHEETS
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has led to the indictment of Adam Johnson, a former part-time employee of Cumberland County Emergency Medical Services
MAN ARRESTED IN ROCKWOOD ON SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR CHARGES RELEASED; CASE REMAINS ACTIVE
A Rockwood man has been released on a $50,000 bond following his arrest last week on charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor.
MAN ARRESTED AFTER ARMED HIGH SPEED MOTORCYCLE PURSUIT IN ROCKWOOD
A high-speed motorcycle pursuit through Rockwood on Saturday night, June 14, reached speeds exceeding 100 mph before ending in the suspect’s arrest in neighboring Harriman.
ATHENS POLICE SEARCHING FOR 18-YEAR-OLD SHOOTING SUSPECT
The Athens Police Department is actively searching for an 18-year-old local resident following a shooting at the McMinn Village Apartments. On the day of the
O.R.N.L. SPECIALIST PLEADS GUILTY TO ACTING AS AN AGENT FOR THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
On June 17, 2026, Portia Anyamba, a 59-year-old former Brigadier General in the South African Air Force residing in Knoxville, Tennessee, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Thomas A. Varlan to six m ...
CROSSVILLE WOMAN FACES FELONY DRUG AND WEAPONS CHARGES FOLLOWING DEATH INVESTIGATION BUST
A local woman faces heavy felony drug and weapons charges following a death investigation that led to a narcotics bust in 2024. According to Cumberland County court documents, Tara Jean Reeves is sch ...
ELDERLY MAN DIES AFTER CRASHING VEHICLE INTO TENNESSEE RIVER
An 89-year-old man has died after his vehicle crashed through a barrier and into the Tennessee River early this morning, prompting an active investigation by local authorities. At approximately 5:40 ...
TWO VEHICLE CRASH REPORTED NEAR MCDONALD’S ON HIGHWAY 127 IN CROSSVILLE
Emergency crews are responding to a traffic accident on Highway 127 near a McDonald's location. According to initial reports, two vehicles are involved in the crash. Police and fire perso ...
OLIVER SPRINGS TOWN COUNCIL APPROVES PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
Following a public hearing on Wednesday evening, the Oliver Springs Town Council officially approved a nearly 20-cent property tax increase for the upcoming fiscal year. While the tax hike addresses ...
ROCK CREEK CAMPGROUND REOPENS AMID CONTINUED RIVER WATER BAN
Rock Creek Campground officially reopened for camping at 9:00 a.m. ET today, Friday, June 19, following a temporary closure. However, park officials warn that strict water restrictions remain firmly i ...
ROANE AND CUMBERLAND COUNTY ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY (JUNE 18 – 25)
CUMBERLAND COUNTY I-40 [304.4-306.6] from MM 304.4 to MM 306.6 bridge repair and resurfacing: Construction continues within the median of I-40. Traffic has been shifted along the project route. Motori ...
NEW HIGHWAY 127 BRIDGE OVER CLEAR CREEK SEEMINGLY OPEN TO TRAFFIC
Drivers on US 127 have a new connection between Crossville and Jamestown after the long-awaited bridge over Clear Creek appears to have opened to traffic. A motorist traveling the highway posted yeste ...
FORMER CUMBERLAND COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES EMPLOYEE INDICTED AFTER FALSIFYING TIMESHEETS
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has led to the indictment of Adam Johnson, a former part-time employee of Cumberland County Emergency Medical Services (CCEMS) and a full-time em ...
MAN ARRESTED IN ROCKWOOD ON SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR CHARGES RELEASED; CASE REMAINS ACTIVE
A Rockwood man has been released on a $50,000 bond following his arrest last week on charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor. According to the Rockwood Police Department, 61-year-old Guy ...
MAN ARRESTED AFTER ARMED HIGH SPEED MOTORCYCLE PURSUIT IN ROCKWOOD
A high-speed motorcycle pursuit through Rockwood on Saturday night, June 14, reached speeds exceeding 100 mph before ending in the suspect's arrest in neighboring Harriman. The incident began after Ce ...
ATHENS POLICE SEARCHING FOR 18-YEAR-OLD SHOOTING SUSPECT
The Athens Police Department is actively searching for an 18-year-old local resident following a shooting at the McMinn Village Apartments. On the day of the incident, officers responded to a shooting ...
