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LOG TRUCK REPORTEDLY OVERTURNS ON MORGAN COUNTY HIGHWAY
A witness reports that a log truck has overturned on Morgan County Highway (Highway 27), completely blocking both directions of traffic. The incident has spilled
BRUSH FIRE REPORTED NEAR HARRIMAN
At 2:32 PM on February 13, 2026, emergency services in Roane County, were dispatched to a reported brush fire in the 100 block of Duncan
FREE DENTAL CLEANINGS FOR CHILDREN AT ROANE STATE CLINIC UNTIL END OF MARCH
Free dental cleanings for children ages 4 to 12 are being offered through the end of March at the Roane State Dental Hygiene Clinic. The clinic is located
CUMBERLAND COUNTY NURSING STUDENT CHOSEN TO RECEIVE CHIME WORFORCE SCHOLARSHIP
Posted by Roane State Community College: Congratulations to Cumberland County nursing student Jennifer Heylek who was recently chosen to receive a Chime Workforce Scholarship through
WALMART DELIVERY DRIVER ARRESTED AFTER ALLEGEDLY HITTING PORCH AND FLEEING SCENE
On February 11, 2026, at approximately 10:25 p.m., the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a hit-and-run incident at a residence on
ROCKWOOD CELL SERVICE RESTORED AFTER MAJOR OUTAGE IMPACTING AT&T, T-MOBILE, AND VERIZON
Most of Rockwood experienced a loss of cell phone service—particularly the ability to make calls—beginning around 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon and continuing well into
RHEA COUNTY WOMAN SENTENCED TO 16 YEARS FOR 2ND-DEGREE MURDER
The Herald-News in Rhea County reports that Kayla Tinsley, was recently sentenced to 16 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in connection
CROSSVILLE CITY COUNCIL QUARTERLY WORK SESSION SCHEDULED FOR FEB. 17TH
The City of Crossville, Tennessee, has scheduled a quarterly work session on February 17, 2026, in Conference Room 317 at 392 North Main Street, starting
V.E.C. CUSTOMER CHARGE AND ENERGY RATE TO INCREASE IN APRIL
Posted by Volunteer Energy Cooperative: Attention VEC Members: Beginning April 1, 2026, the VEC Customer Charge and the VEC Energy Rate on all residential and
TWO ARRESTED ON ANIMAL CRUELTY CHARGES IN FENTRESS COUNTY
Posted by the Fentress County Sheriff’s Office: Animal Cruelty Cases On October 07, 2025, The Fentress County Sheriff’s Office responded to a welfare check on
CROSSVILLE POLICE OFFICERS RECEIVE PROMOTIONS
CROSSVILLE, TN – The City of Crossville Police Department proudly announces the promotions of Administrative Lieutenant Kevin Wood, Patrol Lieutenant John Karlsven, Sergeant Amy Sherrill
VEHICLE BROKEN INTO AND VANDALIZED AT DOLLAR GENERAL PARKING LOT IN CROSSVILLE
On February 8, 2026, Crossville police were called to the Dollar General Market regarding a red Nissan Versa that had been left in the parking
OVERTURNED VEHICLE REPORTED ON EASTBOUND I-40 IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
On February 12, 2026, at 8:56 AM CT, an overturned vehicle was reported on eastbound Interstate 40 in Cumberland County, Tennessee, near mile marker 335.
CUMBERLAND ROAD SUPERINTENDENT VOWS TO REMAIN ON THE GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT
Cumberland County Road Superintendent Stanley Hall, the incumbent who was elected in 2022 as a Republican, has issued a public statement addressing recent concerns about
TWO WOMEN ALLEGED TO HAVE STOLEN OVER $1,100 IN MERCHANDISE FROM CROSSVILLE RURAL KING
On February 8, 2026, two women, Madison Creason and Sandra Loyd, allegedly stole merchandise valued at $1,120.57 from the Rural King store. Store records and
POWER OUTAGE PLANNED FOR GALLAHER ROAD AREA IN KINGSTON TOMORROW
Posted by Rockwood Electric Utility: Planned Power Outage – 2/13/2026 Gallaher Road (9:00–11:00 AM) Please be advised that there will be a planned power outage
LOG TRUCK REPORTEDLY OVERTURNS ON MORGAN COUNTY HIGHWAY
A witness reports that a log truck has overturned on Morgan County Highway (Highway 27), completely blocking both directions of traffic. The incident has spilled
BRUSH FIRE REPORTED NEAR HARRIMAN
At 2:32 PM on February 13, 2026, emergency services in Roane County, were dispatched to a reported brush fire in the 100 block of Duncan
FREE DENTAL CLEANINGS FOR CHILDREN AT ROANE STATE CLINIC UNTIL END OF MARCH
Free dental cleanings for children ages 4 to 12 are being offered through the end of March at the Roane State Dental Hygiene Clinic. The clinic is located
CUMBERLAND COUNTY NURSING STUDENT CHOSEN TO RECEIVE CHIME WORFORCE SCHOLARSHIP
Posted by Roane State Community College: Congratulations to Cumberland County nursing student Jennifer Heylek who was recently chosen to receive a Chime Workforce Scholarship through
WALMART DELIVERY DRIVER ARRESTED AFTER ALLEGEDLY HITTING PORCH AND FLEEING SCENE
On February 11, 2026, at approximately 10:25 p.m., the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a hit-and-run incident at a residence on
ROCKWOOD CELL SERVICE RESTORED AFTER MAJOR OUTAGE IMPACTING AT&T, T-MOBILE, AND VERIZON
Most of Rockwood experienced a loss of cell phone service—particularly the ability to make calls—beginning around 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon and continuing well into
RHEA COUNTY WOMAN SENTENCED TO 16 YEARS FOR 2ND-DEGREE MURDER
The Herald-News in Rhea County reports that Kayla Tinsley, was recently sentenced to 16 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in connection
CROSSVILLE CITY COUNCIL QUARTERLY WORK SESSION SCHEDULED FOR FEB. 17TH
The City of Crossville, Tennessee, has scheduled a quarterly work session on February 17, 2026, in Conference Room 317 at 392 North Main Street, starting
V.E.C. CUSTOMER CHARGE AND ENERGY RATE TO INCREASE IN APRIL
Posted by Volunteer Energy Cooperative: Attention VEC Members: Beginning April 1, 2026, the VEC Customer Charge and the VEC Energy Rate on all residential and
TWO ARRESTED ON ANIMAL CRUELTY CHARGES IN FENTRESS COUNTY
Posted by the Fentress County Sheriff’s Office: Animal Cruelty Cases On October 07, 2025, The Fentress County Sheriff’s Office responded to a welfare check on
CROSSVILLE POLICE OFFICERS RECEIVE PROMOTIONS
CROSSVILLE, TN – The City of Crossville Police Department proudly announces the promotions of Administrative Lieutenant Kevin Wood, Patrol Lieutenant John Karlsven, Sergeant Amy Sherrill
VEHICLE BROKEN INTO AND VANDALIZED AT DOLLAR GENERAL PARKING LOT IN CROSSVILLE
On February 8, 2026, Crossville police were called to the Dollar General Market regarding a red Nissan Versa that had been left in the parking
OVERTURNED VEHICLE REPORTED ON EASTBOUND I-40 IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
On February 12, 2026, at 8:56 AM CT, an overturned vehicle was reported on eastbound Interstate 40 in Cumberland County, Tennessee, near mile marker 335.
CUMBERLAND ROAD SUPERINTENDENT VOWS TO REMAIN ON THE GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT
Cumberland County Road Superintendent Stanley Hall, the incumbent who was elected in 2022 as a Republican, has issued a public statement addressing recent concerns about
TWO WOMEN ALLEGED TO HAVE STOLEN OVER $1,100 IN MERCHANDISE FROM CROSSVILLE RURAL KING
On February 8, 2026, two women, Madison Creason and Sandra Loyd, allegedly stole merchandise valued at $1,120.57 from the Rural King store. Store records and
POWER OUTAGE PLANNED FOR GALLAHER ROAD AREA IN KINGSTON TOMORROW
Posted by Rockwood Electric Utility: Planned Power Outage – 2/13/2026 Gallaher Road (9:00–11:00 AM) Please be advised that there will be a planned power outage
