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SEVERE STORMS CAUSE WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES ACROSS VEC SERVICE AREA
Severe overnight storms swept across the region, leaving thousands in the dark and prompting a massive response from the Volunteer Energy Cooperative (VEC). At the
FAIRFIELD GLADE CLEANUP UNDERWAY AFTER OVERNIGHT STORMS CAUSE ROADWAYS TO BLOCK AND POWER HAZARDS
Following severe storms that swept through the region overnight, the Fairfield Glade Police Department has issued a safety advisory regarding widespread storm damage and community
BLOUNT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ISSUES WARNING OVER ARREST-THREATENING JURY SUMMONS SCAM
Local law enforcement is urging residents to remain vigilant following a surge in reports concerning a deceptive jury duty scam targeting the community. According to
ROANE STATE AND MTSU PARTNER TO CREATE SEAMLESS TRANSFER PATHWAYS FOR AEROSPACE AND FIRE SCIENCE STUDENTS
Roane State Community College, Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), and Tennessee Flight Training have officially signed new articulation agreements to streamline the transfer process for
ROANE COUNTY COMMISSION APPROVES TITLE CHANGE TO COUNTY MAYOR AND ADVANCES NONPROFIT APPROPRIATIONS
During Monday night’s Roane County Commission meeting, officials officially transitioned the title of the county leader from County Executive to County Mayor, aligning the local
KINGSTON CITY COUNCIL TO VOTE ON ENDING SEWER FEES FOR UNCONNECTED WATER CUSTOMERS
The Kingston City Council is set to meet tonight at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall for its regular monthly meeting, facing a concise three-item agenda
SHOOTING SUSPECT SURRENDERS AFTER CRITICAL INCIDENT IN MCMINN COUNTY
The multi-day manhunt for a McMinn County shooting suspect came to a peaceful end Tuesday morning when the fugitive turned himself in to local authorities.
TENNESSEE HIGHWAY PATROL RELEASES NEW BACK-TO-SCHOOL SAFETY VIDEO
As students head back to classrooms across the state, the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) has released a new video resource aimed at keeping students, parents,
JESSICA RIMES ARRESTED ON DRUG AND EVIDENCE TAMPERING CHARGES AFTER TRAFFIC STOP
A local woman was taken into custody on August 8, 2026, following a traffic stop on Big Horn Drive that led to the recovery of
TWO GRIMSLEY MEN ARRESTED ON METHAMPHETAMINE CHARGES AFTER CROSSVILLE TRAFFIC STOP
Two Grimsley men face drug charges following a traffic stop conducted by the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday night, August 9, 2026. According to
RUSSELL YODER ARRESTED AFTER LEAVING CRASH SCENE, CLAIMING TO BE JESUS
A Crossville resident was taken into custody early Sunday morning after allegedly abandoning his wrecked SUV, stripping down to his underwear, and telling deputies he
CHRISTINA DAY ARRESTED FOR DUI AFTER CRASHING VEHICLE
A woman wearing only a bathing suit was arrested for driving under the influence on August 9, 2026, after crashing her Nissan into a ditch
SEVERE STORMS CAUSE WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES ACROSS VEC SERVICE AREA
Severe overnight storms swept across the region, leaving thousands in the dark and prompting a massive response from the Volunteer Energy Cooperative (VEC). At the height of the severe weather, appro ...
FAIRFIELD GLADE CLEANUP UNDERWAY AFTER OVERNIGHT STORMS CAUSE ROADWAYS TO BLOCK AND POWER HAZARDS
Following severe storms that swept through the region overnight, the Fairfield Glade Police Department has issued a safety advisory regarding widespread storm damage and community disruption this morn ...
BLOUNT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ISSUES WARNING OVER ARREST-THREATENING JURY SUMMONS SCAM
Local law enforcement is urging residents to remain vigilant following a surge in reports concerning a deceptive jury duty scam targeting the community. According to the Blount County Sheriff's Offic ...
ROANE STATE AND MTSU PARTNER TO CREATE SEAMLESS TRANSFER PATHWAYS FOR AEROSPACE AND FIRE SCIENCE STUDENTS
Roane State Community College, Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), and Tennessee Flight Training have officially signed new articulation agreements to streamline the transfer process for student ...
ROANE COUNTY COMMISSION APPROVES TITLE CHANGE TO COUNTY MAYOR AND ADVANCES NONPROFIT APPROPRIATIONS
During Monday night’s Roane County Commission meeting, officials officially transitioned the title of the county leader from County Executive to County Mayor, aligning the local position with the majo ...
KINGSTON CITY COUNCIL TO VOTE ON ENDING SEWER FEES FOR UNCONNECTED WATER CUSTOMERS
The Kingston City Council is set to meet tonight at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall for its regular monthly meeting, facing a concise three-item agenda headlined by a proposed overhaul of city utility charges. ...
SHOOTING SUSPECT SURRENDERS AFTER CRITICAL INCIDENT IN MCMINN COUNTY
The multi-day manhunt for a McMinn County shooting suspect came to a peaceful end Tuesday morning when the fugitive turned himself in to local authorities. Kobe Jackson, who had been sought by the Mc ...
TENNESSEE HIGHWAY PATROL RELEASES NEW BACK-TO-SCHOOL SAFETY VIDEO
As students head back to classrooms across the state, the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) has released a new video resource aimed at keeping students, parents, and drivers safe on the roads. The video ...
JESSICA RIMES ARRESTED ON DRUG AND EVIDENCE TAMPERING CHARGES AFTER TRAFFIC STOP
A local woman was taken into custody on August 8, 2026, following a traffic stop on Big Horn Drive that led to the recovery of suspected fentanyl and charges of evidence tampering. According to an in ...
TWO GRIMSLEY MEN ARRESTED ON METHAMPHETAMINE CHARGES AFTER CROSSVILLE TRAFFIC STOP
Two Grimsley men face drug charges following a traffic stop conducted by the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office on Sunday night, August 9, 2026. According to an incident report filed by Deputy Holden ...
RUSSELL YODER ARRESTED AFTER LEAVING CRASH SCENE, CLAIMING TO BE JESUS
A Crossville resident was taken into custody early Sunday morning after allegedly abandoning his wrecked SUV, stripping down to his underwear, and telling deputies he believed he was in a video game a ...
CHRISTINA DAY ARRESTED FOR DUI AFTER CRASHING VEHICLE
A woman wearing only a bathing suit was arrested for driving under the influence on August 9, 2026, after crashing her Nissan into a ditch on Tabor Loop. According to a Cumberland County Sheriff's Of ...
