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MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH REPORTED ON NORTH MAIN STREET IN CROSSVILLE
A motor vehicle accident involving four passenger vehicles occurred early Friday afternoon near the intersection of North Main Street and Obed Plaza. Emergency dispatchers logged
NEW LEGISLATION EXPANDS POWERS FOR UPPER CUMBERLAND REGIONAL AIRPORT TO BOOST GROWTH AND POTENTIAL COMMERCIAL FLIGHTS
A newly enacted state law is paving the way for significant growth at the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport. Sponsored by Senator Paul Bailey and carried
ROANE COUNTY COMMISSION TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED MORATORIUM FOR DATA AND CRYPTO CENTERS
The Roane County Commission is set to convene this coming Monday evening, October 12, at 6:00 p.m. at the courthouse in Kingston. A prominent public
NO MAIL DELIVERY OR FEDERAL SERVICES ON MONDAY FOR COLUMBUS DAY / INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY
Residents across the country can expect a pause in standard federal and postal services this Monday as the nation observes Columbus Day, also widely recognized
WIND ADVISORY ISSUED FOR CUMBERLAND COUNTY AHEAD OF GUSTY SATURDAY STORMS
Residents of Cumberland County should prepare for blustery conditions as the National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a Wind Advisory effective from 4:00 AM
MIDDLE TENNESSEE BRACES FOR HEAVY RAIN AND POTENTIAL FLOODING AS REMNANTS OF HURRICANE APPROACH
Residents across Middle Tennessee are preparing for potential flooding this weekend as the National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch starting late tonight and
Claude Phillip Smith, Jr., 78
Claude Phillip Smith, Jr., age 78, of Pikeville, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2026. Claude served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam
AMENTUM OPENS GLOBAL NUCLEAR HEADQUARTERS IN OAK RIDGE WITH $500,000 EDUCATIONAL INVESTMENT
Amentum officially opened its new global nuclear headquarters on Thursday at 151 Lafayette Drive in Oak Ridge, establishing a central hub for the company’s international
JAMESTOWN WOMAN ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE CHARGES INCLUDING OUT-OF-STATE WARRANT
Kristin R. King, 38, of Jamestown, was taken into custody late Thursday evening, October 8, 2026, by the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department. Arrested by Officer
CHASE WAYNE MACKEY SENTENCED TO SIX YEARS IN PRISON FOLLOWING FATAL 2025 CUMBERLAND COUNTY CRASH
Chase Wayne Mackey was sentenced on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, to six years in prison at 100% service after pleading guilty in connection with a
TENNESSEE NEARS 200 CHILDHOOD DEATHS AS DCS FACES SCRUTINY OVER REPORTING DELAYS AND SYSTEMIC ISSUES
As Tennessee enters the final quarter of 2026, the Department of Children’s Services (DCS) reports that 188 children have died so far this year. According
ROANE STATE LAUNCHES VETERAN FLAG DISPLAY PROGRAM WITH FALL DEADLINE APPROACHING
Roane State Community College is inviting community members to honor military veterans through a special flag display initiative spanning its seven campuses, including the Cumberland
MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH REPORTED ON NORTH MAIN STREET IN CROSSVILLE
A motor vehicle accident involving four passenger vehicles occurred early Friday afternoon near the intersection of North Main Street and Obed Plaza. Emergency dispatchers logged the call at 2:21 PM ...
NEW LEGISLATION EXPANDS POWERS FOR UPPER CUMBERLAND REGIONAL AIRPORT TO BOOST GROWTH AND POTENTIAL COMMERCIAL FLIGHTS
A newly enacted state law is paving the way for significant growth at the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport. Sponsored by Senator Paul Bailey and carried in the House by State Representative Paul Sher ...
ROANE COUNTY COMMISSION TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED MORATORIUM FOR DATA AND CRYPTO CENTERS
The Roane County Commission is set to convene this coming Monday evening, October 12, at 6:00 p.m. at the courthouse in Kingston. A prominent public hearing will open the meeting to address a proposed ...
NO MAIL DELIVERY OR FEDERAL SERVICES ON MONDAY FOR COLUMBUS DAY / INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY
Residents across the country can expect a pause in standard federal and postal services this Monday as the nation observes Columbus Day, also widely recognized as Indigenous Peoples' Day. The U.S. Po ...
WIND ADVISORY ISSUED FOR CUMBERLAND COUNTY AHEAD OF GUSTY SATURDAY STORMS
Residents of Cumberland County should prepare for blustery conditions as the National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a Wind Advisory effective from 4:00 AM to 8:00 PM CDT on Saturday. Foreca ...
MIDDLE TENNESSEE BRACES FOR HEAVY RAIN AND POTENTIAL FLOODING AS REMNANTS OF HURRICANE APPROACH
Residents across Middle Tennessee are preparing for potential flooding this weekend as the National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch starting late tonight and lasting through Sunday morning. ...
Claude Phillip Smith, Jr., 78
Claude Phillip Smith, Jr., age 78, of Pikeville, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2026. Claude served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam veteran. He was of the Church of God Faith, and enjoye ...
AMENTUM OPENS GLOBAL NUCLEAR HEADQUARTERS IN OAK RIDGE WITH $500,000 EDUCATIONAL INVESTMENT
Amentum officially opened its new global nuclear headquarters on Thursday at 151 Lafayette Drive in Oak Ridge, establishing a central hub for the company's international nuclear operations. The facil ...
JAMESTOWN WOMAN ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE CHARGES INCLUDING OUT-OF-STATE WARRANT
Kristin R. King, 38, of Jamestown, was taken into custody late Thursday evening, October 8, 2026, by the Cumberland County Sheriff's Department. Arrested by Officer Jason Powers at approximately 10:3 ...
CHASE WAYNE MACKEY SENTENCED TO SIX YEARS IN PRISON FOLLOWING FATAL 2025 CUMBERLAND COUNTY CRASH
Chase Wayne Mackey was sentenced on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, to six years in prison at 100% service after pleading guilty in connection with a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred on August 14, 2 ...
TENNESSEE NEARS 200 CHILDHOOD DEATHS AS DCS FACES SCRUTINY OVER REPORTING DELAYS AND SYSTEMIC ISSUES
As Tennessee enters the final quarter of 2026, the Department of Children’s Services (DCS) reports that 188 children have died so far this year. According to the state's quarterly reports, more than h ...
ROANE STATE LAUNCHES VETERAN FLAG DISPLAY PROGRAM WITH FALL DEADLINE APPROACHING
Roane State Community College is inviting community members to honor military veterans through a special flag display initiative spanning its seven campuses, including the Cumberland County Campus in ...
