
NEW OVERHEAD MESSAGE BOARDS PLANNED FOR I-40 IN PUTNAM, CUMBERLAND AND ROANE COUNTY
The Tennessee Department of Transportation plans to install traffic cameras and new overhead message boards informing motorists of traffic alerts and lane closures in the coverage area. The message bo ...

FIRST DEATH FROM COVID-19 REPORTED IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY WITH TOTAL CASES RISING, ROANE HOLDS AT 7 TOTAL CASES – APRIL 28, 2020
The Tennessee Department of Health said in their report released this afternoon there are 10,052 total confirmed cases of coronavirus in the state. Officials say as of today (April 28, 2020), 188 died ...

ROCKWOOD MUNICIPAL COURT DATE OF MAY 11, 2020 CANCELLED
If you have a pending court date in Rockwood Municipal Court, there are changes you need to be aware of. Appearing in person for Rockwood Municipal Court is cancelled until further notice, including t ...

HIGH SPEED PURSUIT IN ROANE COUNTY RESULTS IN NUMEROUS CHARGES FOR TURNER
Roane County deputies responded yesterday to a physical domestic altercation taking place in a vehicle on Sugar Grove Road at Skyline Drive in Harriman. A witness told officers a female victim attempt ...

ENDANGERED CHILD ALERT ISSUED FOR MISSING 9-YEAR-OLD MEIGS COUNTY GIRL
The TBI issued an Endangered Child Alert last night on behalf of the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office for a missing 9-year-old girl. The TBI says 9-year-old Danica Ashley Ingle has been missing since Sun ...

54 RESIDENTS TEST POSITIVE FOR COVID-19 AT LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATHENS
Life Care Center of Athens in McMinn County has confirmed 54 residents tested positive for COVID-19 at the facility. The company says 37 residents tested negative for the virus and did not release a n ...

FENTRESS COUNTY MAN KILLED IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY VEHICLE ACCIDENT
One person was killed in a two vehicle accident in Cumberland County around 6:30 p.m. last night. Trooper Nick Neal says a 2015 Kawasaki motorcycle operated by 46-year-old Steven Lloyd of Clarkrange w ...

A LOOK AT THE 11 CANDIDATES FOR THE DIRECTOR OF SCHOOLS POSITION IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
The Cumberland County Board of Education will hold a work session this Thursday and a possible special called meeting to follow. The purpose is to establish the procedures for upcoming interviews for ...

CROSSVILLE POLICE ISSUE STATEMENT ON LOCAL BUSINESS SAFETY DURING RE-OPENING PHASE
In response to the re-opening of many local businesses, the Crossville Police Department wishes to remind everyone that, even though more businesses will be opening, individual travel should still be ...

9,918 TOTAL CASES OF COVID 19 IN TENNESSEE – APRIL 27, 2020
The Tennessee Department of Health said in their report released this afternoon there are 9.918 total confirmed cases of coronavirus in the state. Officials say as of today (April 27, 2020), 184 died, ...

ROCKWOOD WOMAN CHARGED WITH RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT IN CROSSVILLE
A Roane County woman is facing charges after she reportedly fell asleep behind the wheel of a vehicle in a restaurant drive-thru in Crossville. Police responded to McDonald’s on Peavine Road late Frid ...

ICONIC ROANE COUNTY RESTAURANT OWNER, “LOTTIE” O’BRIEN, PASSES AWAY AT AGE 94
An iconic Roane County restaurant owner and pizza maker passed away this morning. Lieselotte “Lottie” O’Brien was 94 years old. She owned and ran Mama Mia’s Restaurant and Pizzeria in Kingston since F ...