SCHOOL CLOSINGS & DELAYS TUES 3/17
SCHOOL CLOSINGS & DELAYS Tuesday 3/17 ________________________________ Bledsoe Clay – Virtual Learning Fentress Lenoir City Loudon Meigs – open but on a 2 hr delay
PEDESTRIAN STRUCK BY VEHICLE ON CONGRESS PARKWAY
(Developing Story) – A pedestrian was struck today by a vehicle at Clearwater Road and Congress Parkway in Athens. The police department stated the victim
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY ISSUED FOR UPPER CUMBERLAND AREA
There may be some slippery roadways in the Upper Cumberland late today (Monday, March 16, 2026). The National Weather Service currently has a Winter Weather
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH ISSUED FOR EAST TN
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect from 12:43 a.m. until 7:00 a.m. EDT Monday, March 16, for Blount, Roane, Loudon, and Anderson counties in
TORNADO WATCH ISSUED FOR MIDDLE TN
A tornado watch has been issued for several counties in Tennessee as severe weather moves across the region tonight. The first tornado watch is in
PUTNAM DEPUTIES INCREASE ENFORCEMENT ON ILLEGAL DRUG ACTIVITY
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) has intensified its enforcement efforts against illegal drug activity in the southern part of the county over the past
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE DEBUNKS SWEETWATER WORKHOUSE RUMOR
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has addressed and debunked social media rumors claiming an inmate had escaped from custody in Sweetwater. No escape or attempted
ROANE COUNTY LEADERS HONORED WITH TENNESSEE GOVERNOR’S VOLUNTEER STAR AWARDS
The Roane County Anti-Drug Coalition recently attended an event in Franklin, Tennessee, to celebrate two exceptional local leaders who received the Tennessee Governor’s Volunteer Star
TENNESSEE STATE PARKS LAUNCH FREE RANGER-GUIDED SPRING HIKES ON MARCH 21, 2026
Tennessee State Parks are preparing to celebrate the arrival of spring with their annual Spring Hikes event on Saturday, March 21, 2026, the second event
BRUSH FIRE REPORTED NEAR SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH IN ROANE COUNTY
A brush fire was reported at 1:48 PM on March 13, 2026, in Roane County, Tennessee, at the 4200 block of Decatur Highway near Shiloh
CUMBERLAND MAYOR ALLEN FOSTER ADVOCATES FOR RURAL TENNESSEE IN DC AND LOCAL EVENTS
Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster shared an update on his busy week of community service and advocacy. Earlier in the week, he traveled to Washington,
NEXT WEEK IS SPRING BREAK FOR CUMBERLAND, ROANE, AND RHEA COUNTY SCHOOLS
It might be a bit chilly, but there’s always a good time for a week off! Next week, Cumberland, Rhea, and Roane Counties will have
SCHOOL CLOSINGS & DELAYS TUES 3/17
SCHOOL CLOSINGS & DELAYS Tuesday 3/17 ________________________________ Bledsoe Clay – Virtual Learning Fentress Lenoir City Loudon Meigs – open but on a 2 hr delay
PEDESTRIAN STRUCK BY VEHICLE ON CONGRESS PARKWAY
(Developing Story) – A pedestrian was struck today by a vehicle at Clearwater Road and Congress Parkway in Athens. The police department stated the victim
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY ISSUED FOR UPPER CUMBERLAND AREA
There may be some slippery roadways in the Upper Cumberland late today (Monday, March 16, 2026). The National Weather Service currently has a Winter Weather
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH ISSUED FOR EAST TN
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect from 12:43 a.m. until 7:00 a.m. EDT Monday, March 16, for Blount, Roane, Loudon, and Anderson counties in
TORNADO WATCH ISSUED FOR MIDDLE TN
A tornado watch has been issued for several counties in Tennessee as severe weather moves across the region tonight. The first tornado watch is in
PUTNAM DEPUTIES INCREASE ENFORCEMENT ON ILLEGAL DRUG ACTIVITY
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) has intensified its enforcement efforts against illegal drug activity in the southern part of the county over the past
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE DEBUNKS SWEETWATER WORKHOUSE RUMOR
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has addressed and debunked social media rumors claiming an inmate had escaped from custody in Sweetwater. No escape or attempted
ROANE COUNTY LEADERS HONORED WITH TENNESSEE GOVERNOR’S VOLUNTEER STAR AWARDS
The Roane County Anti-Drug Coalition recently attended an event in Franklin, Tennessee, to celebrate two exceptional local leaders who received the Tennessee Governor’s Volunteer Star
TENNESSEE STATE PARKS LAUNCH FREE RANGER-GUIDED SPRING HIKES ON MARCH 21, 2026
Tennessee State Parks are preparing to celebrate the arrival of spring with their annual Spring Hikes event on Saturday, March 21, 2026, the second event
BRUSH FIRE REPORTED NEAR SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH IN ROANE COUNTY
A brush fire was reported at 1:48 PM on March 13, 2026, in Roane County, Tennessee, at the 4200 block of Decatur Highway near Shiloh
CUMBERLAND MAYOR ALLEN FOSTER ADVOCATES FOR RURAL TENNESSEE IN DC AND LOCAL EVENTS
Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster shared an update on his busy week of community service and advocacy. Earlier in the week, he traveled to Washington,
NEXT WEEK IS SPRING BREAK FOR CUMBERLAND, ROANE, AND RHEA COUNTY SCHOOLS
It might be a bit chilly, but there’s always a good time for a week off! Next week, Cumberland, Rhea, and Roane Counties will have
