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ANGELINA MILLER OF CROSSVILLE NAMED TO UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SUMMER 2026 PRESIDENT’S LIST
Angelina Cheyenne Miller of Crossville, Tennessee, has earned a spot on The University of Alabama President’s List for the Summer 2026 semester. Miller achieved a
LOCAL AND STATE LEADERS GATHER FOR RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY FOR NEW HIGHWAY 127 BRIDGE
As we announced yesterday, Cumberland County and Fentress County are now officially connected by a newly opened bridge on US 127 over Clear Creek. Yesterday,
TBI RELEASES DETAILS ON FUGITIVE ARRESTED IN KENTUCKY FOR PICKETT COUNTY MURDER
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released new details today on the arrest of Jesse Wayne Phillips. Phillips, featured on the TBI’s Most Wanted list, was
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD SETS NOVEMBER RETREAT TO FOCUS ON MIDDLE SCHOOL PLANNING
The Cumberland County Board of Education used its Sept. 17, 2026, work session to schedule a dedicated retreat next month centered on middle school issues,
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD DISCUSSES TENNIS COURTS, EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENTS, TRANSFER POLICY AND SAFETY UPGRADES IN WORK SESSION
The Cumberland County Board of Education held a work session on Sept. 17, 2026, covering a wide range of operational, policy and facilities issues, including
CROSSVILLE SPEC PAD PROJECT NEARS COMPLETION, PAVING THE WAY FOR NEW JOBS AND COMMUNITY GROWTH
The final touches are being placed on the Crossville Spec Pad project, marking a major milestone for local economic development. J Paul Smith Construction/Excavation announced
TWO FAMILY MEMBERS ARRESTED AND INDICTED FOR FELONY MURDER FOLLOWING 7-YEAR-OLD’S DROWNING IN BRADLEY COUNTY
Two family members have been arrested and indicted following a two-month investigation into the July 13 drowning death of a 7-year-old child in southeastern Bradley
TENNESSEE WILDLIFE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNOUNCES EARLY WATERFOWL QUOTA HUNT APPLICATION DATES
Hunters looking to participate in the upcoming season can soon submit their applications for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s (TWRA) early season Wildlife Management Area
NEW WEBSITE LAUNCHES TO OPPOSE CROSSVILLE FLOCK CAMERAS AHEAD OF NOVEMBER CITY COUNCIL ELECTION
A newly launched advocacy website, crossvilleprivacy.org, is raising alarms over Crossville’s deployment of Flock automated license-plate reader (ALPR) cameras, urging residents to question local candidates
LOCAL ROADWAY ACTIVITY REPORT (SEPTEMBER 17-23, 2026)
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 shifted along the
I-40 EASTBOUND BRIDGE REPAIRS CAUSE MAJOR DELAYS IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Ongoing bridge repairs on Interstate 40 Eastbound are triggering significant traffic backups in Cumberland County today. The maintenance, which began this afternoon near Mile Marker
ROANE COUNTY SEES BOOST IN TOURISM SPENDING AS VISITORS STOP ALONG EAST TENNESSEE PATH
Roane County is experiencing a notable rise in tourism-related spending, according to recent figures from the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. Roane County Tourism Director
ANGELINA MILLER OF CROSSVILLE NAMED TO UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SUMMER 2026 PRESIDENT’S LIST
Angelina Cheyenne Miller of Crossville, Tennessee, has earned a spot on The University of Alabama President’s List for the Summer 2026 semester. Miller achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average, sec ...
LOCAL AND STATE LEADERS GATHER FOR RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY FOR NEW HIGHWAY 127 BRIDGE
As we announced yesterday, Cumberland County and Fentress County are now officially connected by a newly opened bridge on US 127 over Clear Creek. Yesterday, Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster joine ...
TBI RELEASES DETAILS ON FUGITIVE ARRESTED IN KENTUCKY FOR PICKETT COUNTY MURDER
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released new details today on the arrest of Jesse Wayne Phillips. Phillips, featured on the TBI’s Most Wanted list, was recently captured in Kentucky months after ...
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD SETS NOVEMBER RETREAT TO FOCUS ON MIDDLE SCHOOL PLANNING
The Cumberland County Board of Education used its Sept. 17, 2026, work session to schedule a dedicated retreat next month centered on middle school issues, following recent community input meetings an ...
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD DISCUSSES TENNIS COURTS, EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENTS, TRANSFER POLICY AND SAFETY UPGRADES IN WORK SESSION
The Cumberland County Board of Education held a work session on Sept. 17, 2026, covering a wide range of operational, policy and facilities issues, including potential tennis courts for Cumberland Cou ...
CROSSVILLE SPEC PAD PROJECT NEARS COMPLETION, PAVING THE WAY FOR NEW JOBS AND COMMUNITY GROWTH
The final touches are being placed on the Crossville Spec Pad project, marking a major milestone for local economic development. J Paul Smith Construction/Excavation announced that the construction ph ...
TWO FAMILY MEMBERS ARRESTED AND INDICTED FOR FELONY MURDER FOLLOWING 7-YEAR-OLD’S DROWNING IN BRADLEY COUNTY
Two family members have been arrested and indicted following a two-month investigation into the July 13 drowning death of a 7-year-old child in southeastern Bradley County. Jean Marie Kell, 68, and D ...
TENNESSEE WILDLIFE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNOUNCES EARLY WATERFOWL QUOTA HUNT APPLICATION DATES
Hunters looking to participate in the upcoming season can soon submit their applications for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency's (TWRA) early season Wildlife Management Area (WMA) waterfowl quot ...
NEW WEBSITE LAUNCHES TO OPPOSE CROSSVILLE FLOCK CAMERAS AHEAD OF NOVEMBER CITY COUNCIL ELECTION
A newly launched advocacy website, crossvilleprivacy.org, is raising alarms over Crossville’s deployment of Flock automated license-plate reader (ALPR) cameras, urging residents to question local cand ...
LOCAL ROADWAY ACTIVITY REPORT (SEPTEMBER 17-23, 2026)
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 shifted along the project route. Motorists shoul ...
I-40 EASTBOUND BRIDGE REPAIRS CAUSE MAJOR DELAYS IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Ongoing bridge repairs on Interstate 40 Eastbound are triggering significant traffic backups in Cumberland County today. The maintenance, which began this afternoon near Mile Marker 328, has forced t ...
ROANE COUNTY SEES BOOST IN TOURISM SPENDING AS VISITORS STOP ALONG EAST TENNESSEE PATH
Roane County is experiencing a notable rise in tourism-related spending, according to recent figures from the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. Roane County Tourism Director Stacy Wilson s ...
