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COURT OFFICIALS: TWO IN MORGAN COUNTY FACING SEX CRIMES TO PLEAD GUILTY
Keirsten Armanda Grace Hooper and Darrison Randall Hood of Morgan County are scheduled to appear for a change of plea hearing regarding sex crimes in
HIGHLIGHTS FROM CUMBERLAND CO. COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 16, 2026
The Cumberland County Commission met last night (Monday, March 16, 2026). Commissioners passed the following resolutions: RESOLUTION 03-2026-1 – This is regarding a proposed commercial
SCHOOL CLOSINGS & DELAYS TUES 3/17
SCHOOL CLOSINGS & DELAYS Tuesday 3/17 ________________________________ Bledsoe Bryan College – open but on a 2-hour delay Clay – Virtual Learning Fentress Lenoir City Loudon
PEDESTRIAN STRUCK BY VEHICLE ON CONGRESS PARKWAY
(Developing Story) – A pedestrian was struck today by a vehicle at Clearwater Road and Congress Parkway in Athens. The police department stated the victim
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY ISSUED FOR UPPER CUMBERLAND AREA
There may be some slippery roadways in the Upper Cumberland late today (Monday, March 16, 2026). The National Weather Service currently has a Winter Weather
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH ISSUED FOR EAST TN
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect from 12:43 a.m. until 7:00 a.m. EDT Monday, March 16, for Blount, Roane, Loudon, and Anderson counties in
TORNADO WATCH ISSUED FOR MIDDLE TN
A tornado watch has been issued for several counties in Tennessee as severe weather moves across the region tonight. The first tornado watch is in
PUTNAM DEPUTIES INCREASE ENFORCEMENT ON ILLEGAL DRUG ACTIVITY
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) has intensified its enforcement efforts against illegal drug activity in the southern part of the county over the past
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE DEBUNKS SWEETWATER WORKHOUSE RUMOR
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has addressed and debunked social media rumors claiming an inmate had escaped from custody in Sweetwater. No escape or attempted
ROANE COUNTY LEADERS HONORED WITH TENNESSEE GOVERNOR’S VOLUNTEER STAR AWARDS
The Roane County Anti-Drug Coalition recently attended an event in Franklin, Tennessee, to celebrate two exceptional local leaders who received the Tennessee Governor’s Volunteer Star
TENNESSEE STATE PARKS LAUNCH FREE RANGER-GUIDED SPRING HIKES ON MARCH 21, 2026
Tennessee State Parks are preparing to celebrate the arrival of spring with their annual Spring Hikes event on Saturday, March 21, 2026, the second event
BRUSH FIRE REPORTED NEAR SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH IN ROANE COUNTY
A brush fire was reported at 1:48 PM on March 13, 2026, in Roane County, Tennessee, at the 4200 block of Decatur Highway near Shiloh
COURT OFFICIALS: TWO IN MORGAN COUNTY FACING SEX CRIMES TO PLEAD GUILTY
Keirsten Armanda Grace Hooper and Darrison Randall Hood of Morgan County are scheduled to appear for a change of plea hearing regarding sex crimes in federal court in Knoxville tomorrow (Wednesday, Ma ...
HIGHLIGHTS FROM CUMBERLAND CO. COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 16, 2026
The Cumberland County Commission met last night (Monday, March 16, 2026). Commissioners passed the following resolutions: RESOLUTION 03-2026-1 – This is regarding a proposed commercial developme ...
SCHOOL CLOSINGS & DELAYS TUES 3/17
SCHOOL CLOSINGS & DELAYS Tuesday 3/17 ________________________________ Bledsoe Bryan College - open but on a 2-hour delay Clay - Virtual Learning Fentress Lenoir City Loudon Meigs - open ...
PEDESTRIAN STRUCK BY VEHICLE ON CONGRESS PARKWAY
(Developing Story) - A pedestrian was struck today by a vehicle at Clearwater Road and Congress Parkway in Athens. The police department stated the victim was transported to an area trauma center f ...
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY ISSUED FOR UPPER CUMBERLAND AREA
There may be some slippery roadways in the Upper Cumberland late today (Monday, March 16, 2026). The National Weather Service currently has a Winter Weather Advisory in effect for Cumberland, Clay, ...
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH ISSUED FOR EAST TN
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect from 12:43 a.m. until 7:00 a.m. EDT Monday, March 16, for Blount, Roane, Loudon, and Anderson counties in Tennessee. The watch covers parts of Kentucky, Tenne ...
TORNADO WATCH ISSUED FOR MIDDLE TN
A tornado watch has been issued for several counties in Tennessee as severe weather moves across the region tonight. The first tornado watch is in effect from 8:22 p.m. CDT Sunday, March 15, until 3: ...
PUTNAM DEPUTIES INCREASE ENFORCEMENT ON ILLEGAL DRUG ACTIVITY
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) has intensified its enforcement efforts against illegal drug activity in the southern part of the county over the past several months, prompted by numerous ci ...
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE DEBUNKS SWEETWATER WORKHOUSE RUMOR
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office has addressed and debunked social media rumors claiming an inmate had escaped from custody in Sweetwater. No escape or attempted escape occurred. On March 10, around ...
ROANE COUNTY LEADERS HONORED WITH TENNESSEE GOVERNOR’S VOLUNTEER STAR AWARDS
The Roane County Anti-Drug Coalition recently attended an event in Franklin, Tennessee, to celebrate two exceptional local leaders who received the Tennessee Governor’s Volunteer Star Awards. The yout ...
TENNESSEE STATE PARKS LAUNCH FREE RANGER-GUIDED SPRING HIKES ON MARCH 21, 2026
Tennessee State Parks are preparing to celebrate the arrival of spring with their annual Spring Hikes event on Saturday, March 21, 2026, the second event in their 2026 Signature Hikes series following ...
BRUSH FIRE REPORTED NEAR SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH IN ROANE COUNTY
A brush fire was reported at 1:48 PM on March 13, 2026, in Roane County, Tennessee, at the 4200 block of Decatur Highway near Shiloh Baptist Church. The incident involved a tree that fell onto a power ...
