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TWRA ISSUES 2026 MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY BOATING REPORT
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) reported zero boating-related fatalities over the 2026 Memorial Day holiday weekend, marking the second consecutive year without a holiday
CHARGES COULD BE UPGRADED TO HOMICIDE AFTER HARRIMAN FIGHT VICTIM DIES FROM INJURIES
According to BBBTV Channel 12 and Roane County’s Dudley Evans, charges against two men could be upgraded following the death of Cecil Baptiste, who succumbed
BEAR SIGHTINGS SURGE IN PUTNAM COUNTY AS TWRA WARNS RESIDENTS NOT TO APPROACH OR FEED
Bear activity has increased recently in local areas (including Baxter and Cookeville), which is normal for this time of year according to the Tennessee Wildlife
CROSSVILLE WOMAN SCAMMED OUT OF $800 IN FAKE QUINCEANERA DRESS SALE ON FACEBOOK MARKETPLACE
A Crossville woman reported an online scam to the Crossville Police Department on May 20, 2026. She had listed a Quinceañera dress for sale on
MULTI-VEHICLE WRECK REPORTED AT THE SPLIT ON I-40
A multi-vehicle crash is blocking the left lane and left shoulder on Interstate 40 Eastbound in Knox County near mile marker 369.4. The incident was
FORMER MONTEREY POLICE CHIEF PLEADS GUILTY TO THEFT CHARGES
Former Monterey Police Chief Bill Randolph has pleaded guilty to theft charges. On May 14, he entered a plea in Putnam County Criminal Court to
SUSPECT GIVES FAKE NAME, FLEES ON FOOT, AND IS TASERED DURING ARREST AT BUC-EE’S TRAVEL PLAZA
On May 16, 2026, Officer Dustin Lester of the Crossville Police Department responded to the Travel Plaza and Buc-ee’s area regarding a reported shoplifting incident.
CROSSVILLE MAN CITED AFTER CRASHING TRUCK INTO FENCE THEN DRINKING AT HOME
Crossville Police Officer Amy Sherrill responded to a recent hit-and-run crash at Farmington Ln. in Crossville. Witnesses reported that a late 1970s model blue Ford
SCOTT COUNTY WOMAN IN HER 40S FOUND DEAD IN RV AT ROCKWOOD MARINA AFTER WELFARE CHECK
On Wednesday afternoon around 5:30 PM, Rockwood police, fire department first responders, an ambulance, and the Roane County medical examiner responded to the Rockwood Marina
TWO KENTUCKY WOMEN ACCUSED OF STEALING $408 IN MERCHANDISE FROM CROSSVILLE BUCEE’S
According to a report by the Crossville Police Department, on May 21, 2026, at approximately 6:50 PM, two women allegedly stole merchandise valued at $408.45
TN MOST WANTED SUSPECT FROM HAWKINS COUNTY FOUND DEAD
Michael Marrison, a 41-year-old man wanted by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Hawkins County Sheriff’s Office, has been found deceased. He had been
SOUTH ROANE VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS RESPOND TO BUSH HOG FIRE
Despite recent rainfall, the South Roane County Volunteer Fire Department responded yesterday to a tractor fire that started while bush hogging. By the time firefighters
TWRA ISSUES 2026 MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY BOATING REPORT
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) reported zero boating-related fatalities over the 2026 Memorial Day holiday weekend, marking the second consecutive year without a holiday tragedy. Whil ...
CHARGES COULD BE UPGRADED TO HOMICIDE AFTER HARRIMAN FIGHT VICTIM DIES FROM INJURIES
According to BBBTV Channel 12 and Roane County's Dudley Evans, charges against two men could be upgraded following the death of Cecil Baptiste, who succumbed to injuries sustained in a May 8th alterca ...
BEAR SIGHTINGS SURGE IN PUTNAM COUNTY AS TWRA WARNS RESIDENTS NOT TO APPROACH OR FEED
Bear activity has increased recently in local areas (including Baxter and Cookeville), which is normal for this time of year according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA). Sightings are ...
CROSSVILLE WOMAN SCAMMED OUT OF $800 IN FAKE QUINCEANERA DRESS SALE ON FACEBOOK MARKETPLACE
A Crossville woman reported an online scam to the Crossville Police Department on May 20, 2026. She had listed a Quinceañera dress for sale on Facebook Marketplace for approximately $1,500. A prospect ...
MULTI-VEHICLE WRECK REPORTED AT THE SPLIT ON I-40
A multi-vehicle crash is blocking the left lane and left shoulder on Interstate 40 Eastbound in Knox County near mile marker 369.4. The incident was reported at 1:31 PM, with one of three eastbound la ...
FORMER MONTEREY POLICE CHIEF PLEADS GUILTY TO THEFT CHARGES
Former Monterey Police Chief Bill Randolph has pleaded guilty to theft charges. On May 14, he entered a plea in Putnam County Criminal Court to theft of property up to $1,000. He was sentenced to prob ...
SUSPECT GIVES FAKE NAME, FLEES ON FOOT, AND IS TASERED DURING ARREST AT BUC-EE’S TRAVEL PLAZA
On May 16, 2026, Officer Dustin Lester of the Crossville Police Department responded to the Travel Plaza and Buc-ee's area regarding a reported shoplifting incident. While speaking with a male rear pa ...
CROSSVILLE MAN CITED AFTER CRASHING TRUCK INTO FENCE THEN DRINKING AT HOME
Crossville Police Officer Amy Sherrill responded to a recent hit-and-run crash at Farmington Ln. in Crossville. Witnesses reported that a late 1970s model blue Ford pickup truck with chrome rims, lowe ...
SCOTT COUNTY WOMAN IN HER 40S FOUND DEAD IN RV AT ROCKWOOD MARINA AFTER WELFARE CHECK
On Wednesday afternoon around 5:30 PM, Rockwood police, fire department first responders, an ambulance, and the Roane County medical examiner responded to the Rockwood Marina and RV Resort following a ...
TWO KENTUCKY WOMEN ACCUSED OF STEALING $408 IN MERCHANDISE FROM CROSSVILLE BUCEE’S
According to a report by the Crossville Police Department, on May 21, 2026, at approximately 6:50 PM, two women allegedly stole merchandise valued at $408.45 from the Bucee's store in Crossville. The ...
TN MOST WANTED SUSPECT FROM HAWKINS COUNTY FOUND DEAD
Michael Marrison, a 41-year-old man wanted by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Hawkins County Sheriff's Office, has been found deceased. He had been the subject of a TNMostWanted a ...
SOUTH ROANE VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS RESPOND TO BUSH HOG FIRE
Despite recent rainfall, the South Roane County Volunteer Fire Department responded yesterday to a tractor fire that started while bush hogging. By the time firefighters arrived, the bush hog was full ...
