KROGER ANNOUNCES NEW PROGRAM AIMED AT CUSTOMERS RECEIVING GOV. ASSISTANCE
The Kroger Co. announced the launch of its Verified Savings Program on December 29, 2025, aimed at expanding food access for customers receiving government assistance, such as SNAP, WIC, Medicaid, and ...
TATTOO ARTISTS NOW REQUIRED TO UNDERTAKE TRAINING TO SPOT HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Tennessee's new "Ink of Hope Act," has officially taken effect as of yesterday. This new law requires all tattoo artists and operators to complete up to one hour of free training—provided by approved ...
PARENTS OF TEEN FATALLY SHOT BY KNOX COUNTY SWAT SUE SHERIFF’S OFFICE FOR $600,000
According to a report by WVLT, the parents of 18-year-old Daevon Montez Saint-Germain have filed a lawsuit against the Knox County Sheriff’s Office following his fatal shooting by SWAT team members on ...
FLAGS AT HALF STAFF ALERT ISSUED IN MEMORY OF OFFICER JUSTIN MOWERY
Posted by Roane County Emergency Alerts: 🇺🇸 half staff alert - By order of the Governor and in accordance with the Honoring Hometown Heroes Act, flags over the State Capitol, all State office build ...
STATE REPORTS DECLINE IN TRAFFIC FATALITIES FOR 2025
Tennessee recorded a significant decline in traffic fatalities in 2025, with 147 fewer roadway deaths than the previous year, according to year end data released by the Tennessee Department of Safety ...
TWO ARRESTED IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY FOR ALLEGED RECKLESS DRIVING ON NEW YEAR’S
On January 1, 2026, in Cumberland County, Tennessee, deputies from the Sheriff's Office made two separate arrests for reckless driving within the early morning hours. In the first incident, around ...
CUMBERLAND COUNTY CANDIDATES GEAR UP FOR FIRST PARTISAN COMMISSION PRIMARIES
It's an election year! So, get ready to get votin'! According to a report by the Crossville Chronicle, as of December 30, 2025, dozens of candidates have picked up qualifying papers for various Cum ...
72-YEAR-OLD CUMBERLAND MAN ALLEGEDLY SHOT AT NEIGHBOR OVER DRIVEWAY DISPUTE
On December 31, 2025, Deputy Breanna Freeman of the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office responded to a welfare check at a residence on Turkey Blind Road. A 64-year-old resident, reported that while out ...
VICTIM OF CHRISTMAS EVE SHOOTING IN ROCKWOOD IDENTIFIED
On Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025, a fatal shooting occurred in the area near Firetower Road in Rockwood, Tennessee. Roane County Sheriff's Office deputies responded around 9:50-10:00 p.m. to re ...
SEMI-TRUCK ROLLOVER BLOCKS I-40 EASTBOUND FOR HOURS NEAR ROCKWOOD
A semi-truck rollover on Interstate 40 at the 345-mile marker completely blocked all eastbound lanes, including the shoulder, around noon yesterday, causing a major traffic backup that affected driver ...
RHEA COUNTY SHERIFF WARNS OF IMPERSONATION SCAM
From the Rhea County Sheriff's Office: Public Notice: We have been made aware of a scam call happening in our area. A man is calling from a local area code with the last 4 digits of 8961 and is ide ...
2025-26 WINTER TROUT STOCKING PROGRAM CONTINUES
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s (TWRA) 2025-26 winter rainbow trout stocking program continues at selected locations as the New Year begins and will continue through February. ...












