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RISE IN BEDBUG INFESTATIONS SPARKS NEW HEALTH CONCERNS AND WARNINGS FOR TRAVELERS
Bedbug infestations are on the rise and peaking during their worst season, with scientists investigating potential links between the pests and antibiotic-resistant MRSA infections. While
KROGER BRINGS $36 MILLION INVESTMENT AND 175 JOBS TO LENOIR CITY’S TOWN CREEK PARKWAY
Mayor Tony Aikens announced that a new Kroger grocery store is coming to Lenoir City, marking a major development for the Town Creek Parkway corridor.
BRACHAE YOUNG CONTINUES FAMILY LEGACY, SIGNS AS FEATURED TWIRLER FOR UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
A proud local twirling legacy is making its way to the collegiate stage. Brachae Young, originally from Crossville and a former Cookeville High School star,
TRACTOR-TRAILER CRASH BLOCKS I-40 WEST IN ROANE COUNTY, CAUSING MILES OF BACKUPS
A multi-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer has severely disrupted traffic on Interstate 40 West in Roane County. The incident, reported at approximately 2:09 PM (ET)
PUBLIC WEIGHS IN ON PROPOSED OAK RIDGE SMALL MODULAR REACTOR AT NRC HEARING
Roughly 100 area residents gathered at The Pollard Auditorium Center on Thursday, August 13, for a public meeting regarding the Tennessee Valley Authority’s proposed Clinch
TVA REVERSES COURSE ON KINGSTON FOSSIL PLANT RETIREMENT AMID GROWING ENERGY DEMAND
A public hearing hosted Thursday evening by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) drew local crowds to discuss coal-ash management at the Tennessee
JEREMY BILBREY ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH AGGRAVATED CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
A 32-year-old Crossville resident was booked into custody this week following an arrest by the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. Jeremy B. Bilbrey was taken into
TWRA SEARCHES FOR MISSING KAYAKER ON TELLICO LAKE
Authorities are actively searching for a kayaker on Tellico Lake after his watercraft was discovered adrift downriver from the Chilhowee Dam. According to the Tennessee
OAK RIDGE WARNS RESIDENTS OF FRAUDULENT SOLICITORS CLAIMING CITY AND TVA TIES
The City of Oak Ridge is urging local residents to stay vigilant following reports of unauthorized solicitors falsely claiming to be affiliated with local government
DEBRIS BLOCKS EASTBOUND LANE ON INTERSTATE 40 IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY, CAUSING HEAVY DELAYS
Drivers traveling eastbound on Interstate 40 through Cumberland County are facing significant delays following reports of road debris. The incident was first reported near Mile
DANGEROUS HEAT WAVE TRIGGERS ADVISORY ACROSS THE UPPER CUMBERLAND REGION
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory remaining in effect until 7 PM CDT Sunday, warning residents of dangerously high temperatures and humidity
FENTRESS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARRESTS JAMESTOWN MAN AFTER SHOTS FIRED AT NEIGHBOR
A Jamestown man was taken into custody Thursday evening following an incident where shots were allegedly fired at a neighbor from a residence on Old
RISE IN BEDBUG INFESTATIONS SPARKS NEW HEALTH CONCERNS AND WARNINGS FOR TRAVELERS
Bedbug infestations are on the rise and peaking during their worst season, with scientists investigating potential links between the pests and antibiotic-resistant MRSA infections. While historically ...
KROGER BRINGS $36 MILLION INVESTMENT AND 175 JOBS TO LENOIR CITY’S TOWN CREEK PARKWAY
Mayor Tony Aikens announced that a new Kroger grocery store is coming to Lenoir City, marking a major development for the Town Creek Parkway corridor. Located near SouthEast Bank and across from the ...
BRACHAE YOUNG CONTINUES FAMILY LEGACY, SIGNS AS FEATURED TWIRLER FOR UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
A proud local twirling legacy is making its way to the collegiate stage. Brachae Young, originally from Crossville and a former Cookeville High School star, has officially signed with the University o ...
TRACTOR-TRAILER CRASH BLOCKS I-40 WEST IN ROANE COUNTY, CAUSING MILES OF BACKUPS
A multi-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer has severely disrupted traffic on Interstate 40 West in Roane County. The incident, reported at approximately 2:09 PM (ET) on August 14, 2026, occurr ...
PUBLIC WEIGHS IN ON PROPOSED OAK RIDGE SMALL MODULAR REACTOR AT NRC HEARING
Roughly 100 area residents gathered at The Pollard Auditorium Center on Thursday, August 13, for a public meeting regarding the Tennessee Valley Authority’s proposed Clinch River Small Modular Reactor ...
TVA REVERSES COURSE ON KINGSTON FOSSIL PLANT RETIREMENT AMID GROWING ENERGY DEMAND
A public hearing hosted Thursday evening by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) drew local crowds to discuss coal-ash management at the Tennessee Valley Authority’s Kingsto ...
JEREMY BILBREY ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH AGGRAVATED CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
A 32-year-old Crossville resident was booked into custody this week following an arrest by the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office. Jeremy B. Bilbrey was taken into enforcement on August 12, 2026, at ...
TWRA SEARCHES FOR MISSING KAYAKER ON TELLICO LAKE
Authorities are actively searching for a kayaker on Tellico Lake after his watercraft was discovered adrift downriver from the Chilhowee Dam. According to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, the ...
OAK RIDGE WARNS RESIDENTS OF FRAUDULENT SOLICITORS CLAIMING CITY AND TVA TIES
The City of Oak Ridge is urging local residents to stay vigilant following reports of unauthorized solicitors falsely claiming to be affiliated with local government and the Tennessee Valley Authority ...
DEBRIS BLOCKS EASTBOUND LANE ON INTERSTATE 40 IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY, CAUSING HEAVY DELAYS
Drivers traveling eastbound on Interstate 40 through Cumberland County are facing significant delays following reports of road debris. The incident was first reported near Mile Marker 329 at 11:52 AM ...
DANGEROUS HEAT WAVE TRIGGERS ADVISORY ACROSS THE UPPER CUMBERLAND REGION
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory remaining in effect until 7 PM CDT Sunday, warning residents of dangerously high temperatures and humidity levels across the region. The adviso ...
FENTRESS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARRESTS JAMESTOWN MAN AFTER SHOTS FIRED AT NEIGHBOR
A Jamestown man was taken into custody Thursday evening following an incident where shots were allegedly fired at a neighbor from a residence on Old Allardt Road. During the evening hours of August 1 ...
