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JACKSON HUGHES NAMED AS NEW HEAD CROSS COUNTRY COACH FOR CCMS AND CCHS
Jackson Hughes has been named the new Head Cross Country Coach for both Cumberland County Middle School (CCMS) and Cumberland County High School (CCHS). The
Tom J. Upshaw, 94
Crossville, TN – Tom J. Upshaw, 94, of Crossville, died on April 18, 2026 at Cumberland House in Crossville. Tom was born on June 11,
K-9 ALERT LEADS TO MAJOR METH SEIZURE IN MONROE COUNTY
On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, agents from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division and the Tactical Narcotics Team (TNT) conducted a traffic stop in
AGGRAVATED SEXUAL BATTERY ARREST IN PUTNAM COUNTY
On March 31, 2026, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office received a report from Michigan Child Protective Services alleging child sex abuse by a family member.
HARRIMAN CITY COUNCIL TO MEET TOMORROW
The Harriman City Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday evening, April 21st, at 6:00 PM at City Hall. The meeting will be live-streamed on
$64,503 RETURNED TO CUMBERLAND COUNTY’S GENERAL FUND
In the 2024–2025 fiscal year, the Cumberland County Assessor’s Office returned $64,503 to the county’s general fund through careful budgeting and efficient operations. Although the
OAK RIDGE POLICE DEPARTMENT WARNS OF FRAUDULENT INVOICES
The Oak Ridge Police Department is alerting residents and businesses to a recent scam involving fraudulent invoices. Scammers have been sending emails from non-city email
MOTORCYCLIST IN SEVIER COUNTY DIES AFTER HITTING TURKEY IN ROADWAY
A 54-year-old Tennessee man died in Sevier County after losing control of his motorcycle when he struck a turkey in the roadway. The incident occurred
WARTBURG POLICE ARREST TWO IN DRUG BUST, SEIZE COCAINE, FENTANYL, AND OTHER NARCOTICS
On April 17, 2026, officers from the Wartburg Police Department—Officer Sarah Posey, Officer Wesley King, and Chief Mike Rayder—along with assistance from the Tennessee Department
ALLEGEDLY DRUNK MAN ARRESTED AFTER YELLING AT VEHICLES; CLAIMED TO BE “THE PRESIDENT”
On April 16, 2026, Crossville Police Officer Jackie Grant responded to a report of a male subject walking in traffic and yelling at passing vehicles
BRIDGE WORK ON HIGHWAY 70 NEAR KINGSTON IS CAUSING CONGESTION AND DELAYS
US Highway 70 near Kingston, is seeing congestion in both directions due to ongoing bridge repair work. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is managing
EARLY VOTING FOR STATE AND COUNTY PRIMARY ELECTION ENDS THURSDAY NEXT WEEK (SAMPLE BALLOTS INSIDE)
The 2026 election cycle in Cumberland County, Tennessee (and surrounding areas) includes an early voting period that ends on Thursday, April 30, 2026, ahead of
JACKSON HUGHES NAMED AS NEW HEAD CROSS COUNTRY COACH FOR CCMS AND CCHS
Jackson Hughes has been named the new Head Cross Country Coach for both Cumberland County Middle School (CCMS) and Cumberland County High School (CCHS). The announcement from Cumberland County Hig ...
Tom J. Upshaw, 94
Crossville, TN - Tom J. Upshaw, 94, of Crossville, died on April 18, 2026 at Cumberland House in Crossville. Tom was born on June 11, 1931 in Birmingham, AL, the son of Willa Jowers and W. C. Upsha ...
K-9 ALERT LEADS TO MAJOR METH SEIZURE IN MONROE COUNTY
On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, agents from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division and the Tactical Narcotics Team (TNT) conducted a traffic stop in Madisonville, Tennessee, as part of an ...
AGGRAVATED SEXUAL BATTERY ARREST IN PUTNAM COUNTY
On March 31, 2026, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office received a report from Michigan Child Protective Services alleging child sex abuse by a family member. In the early morning hours of April 6, 2026 ...
HARRIMAN CITY COUNCIL TO MEET TOMORROW
The Harriman City Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday evening, April 21st, at 6:00 PM at City Hall. The meeting will be live-streamed on the city's Facebook page. Under New Business, the counci ...
$64,503 RETURNED TO CUMBERLAND COUNTY’S GENERAL FUND
In the 2024–2025 fiscal year, the Cumberland County Assessor’s Office returned $64,503 to the county’s general fund through careful budgeting and efficient operations. Although the office’s budget had ...
OAK RIDGE POLICE DEPARTMENT WARNS OF FRAUDULENT INVOICES
The Oak Ridge Police Department is alerting residents and businesses to a recent scam involving fraudulent invoices. Scammers have been sending emails from non-city email addresses, falsely claiming t ...
MOTORCYCLIST IN SEVIER COUNTY DIES AFTER HITTING TURKEY IN ROADWAY
A 54-year-old Tennessee man died in Sevier County after losing control of his motorcycle when he struck a turkey in the roadway. The incident occurred at 11:48 a.m. Friday on Dripping Springs Road in ...
WARTBURG POLICE ARREST TWO IN DRUG BUST, SEIZE COCAINE, FENTANYL, AND OTHER NARCOTICS
On April 17, 2026, officers from the Wartburg Police Department—Officer Sarah Posey, Officer Wesley King, and Chief Mike Rayder—along with assistance from the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) ...
ALLEGEDLY DRUNK MAN ARRESTED AFTER YELLING AT VEHICLES; CLAIMED TO BE “THE PRESIDENT”
On April 16, 2026, Crossville Police Officer Jackie Grant responded to a report of a male subject walking in traffic and yelling at passing vehicles on Genesis Road. Upon arrival, the officer observed ...
BRIDGE WORK ON HIGHWAY 70 NEAR KINGSTON IS CAUSING CONGESTION AND DELAYS
US Highway 70 near Kingston, is seeing congestion in both directions due to ongoing bridge repair work. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is managing the project, which involves lane r ...
EARLY VOTING FOR STATE AND COUNTY PRIMARY ELECTION ENDS THURSDAY NEXT WEEK (SAMPLE BALLOTS INSIDE)
The 2026 election cycle in Cumberland County, Tennessee (and surrounding areas) includes an early voting period that ends on Thursday, April 30, 2026, ahead of the May 5, 2026 County Primary Election. ...
