
OVER 24,000 EARLY VOTES CAST ACROSS CUMBERLAND AND ROANE COUNTIES AHEAD OF ELECTION DAY
Early voting wrapped up on Thursday, Oct. 29, with local election officials recording a total of 24,133 ballots cast early across Cumberland and Roane counties.

T.D.C.I. ANNOUNCES 2027 HEALTH INSURANCE OPEN ENROLLMENT DATES
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) is reminding residents that the Open Enrollment period for purchasing or changing individual health coverage on the

MOTORISTS WARNED OF ROADWORK AND TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS ACROSS MORGAN AND ROANE COUNTIES
Drivers traveling through Morgan and Roane counties should prepare for upcoming delays and adjusted traffic patterns as several active roadside projects get underway. Authorities have

KNOX COUNTY MOURNS THE PASSING OF RESPECTED VETERAN JUDGE GREEN
Knox County is mourning the loss of Judge Green, a dedicated public servant whose decades-long legal career spanned roles as a prosecutor, defense attorney, and

ROANE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD SCHEDULES PUBLIC MEETINGS ON FUTURE FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS
By Dudley Evans – The Roane County Board of Education will hold two informational public meetings next week to discuss potential future renovations and facility

ROANE COUNTY INMATE PROGRAMS DIRECTOR NAMED EAST TENNESSEE FACILITATOR OF THE YEAR
The Tennessee Corrections Institute has honored Maretta McNichol, Inmate Programs Director for the Roane County Sheriff’s Office, with the East Tennessee Facilitator of the Year

TWO MORGAN COUNTY RESIDENTS SENTENCED TO 15 YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION
Two Morgan County residents were sentenced on October 29, 2026, to 180 months in federal prison followed by 10 years of supervised release for the

TENNESSEE LAUNCHES $3 MILLION GRANT INITIATIVE TO TACKLE YOUTH GAMBLING AND AWARENESS
The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services has announced $3 million in competitive grant funding aimed at strengthening prevention, education, and early

NEW DETAILS RELEASED ON LAST WEEK’S AIRCRAFT LANDING GEAR EMERGENCY
A twin-engine aircraft successfully landed at 138 Airport Way following a landing gear malfunction on Friday morning, October 23, 2026. According to new details provided

BOO ON MAIN BRINGS STREET CLOSURES FOR HALLOWEEN FESTIVITIES IN CROSSVILLE
Downtown Crossville residents and motorists should prepare for traffic disruptions tomorrow, October 31st, as the annual Boo on Main event takes over the center of

CROSSVILLE CITY COUNCIL TO HONOR LATE LEADER JAMES S. MAYBERRY BY NAMING NEW ROAD IN HIS MEMORY
The Crossville City Council is set to meet for a work session on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM in Conference Room 317. At

NEW FAITH-BASED MEN’S TREATMENT FACILITY APPROVED IN BAXTER
The Criminal Court of Tennessee’s Thirteenth Judicial District has officially added a new residential recovery option to its list of approved treatment facilities. Presiding Judge

OVER 24,000 EARLY VOTES CAST ACROSS CUMBERLAND AND ROANE COUNTIES AHEAD OF ELECTION DAY
Early voting wrapped up on Thursday, Oct. 29, with local election officials recording a total of 24,133 ballots cast early across Cumberland and Roane counties.

T.D.C.I. ANNOUNCES 2027 HEALTH INSURANCE OPEN ENROLLMENT DATES
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) is reminding residents that the Open Enrollment period for purchasing or changing individual health coverage on the

MOTORISTS WARNED OF ROADWORK AND TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS ACROSS MORGAN AND ROANE COUNTIES
Drivers traveling through Morgan and Roane counties should prepare for upcoming delays and adjusted traffic patterns as several active roadside projects get underway. Authorities have

KNOX COUNTY MOURNS THE PASSING OF RESPECTED VETERAN JUDGE GREEN
Knox County is mourning the loss of Judge Green, a dedicated public servant whose decades-long legal career spanned roles as a prosecutor, defense attorney, and

ROANE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD SCHEDULES PUBLIC MEETINGS ON FUTURE FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS
By Dudley Evans – The Roane County Board of Education will hold two informational public meetings next week to discuss potential future renovations and facility

ROANE COUNTY INMATE PROGRAMS DIRECTOR NAMED EAST TENNESSEE FACILITATOR OF THE YEAR
The Tennessee Corrections Institute has honored Maretta McNichol, Inmate Programs Director for the Roane County Sheriff’s Office, with the East Tennessee Facilitator of the Year

TWO MORGAN COUNTY RESIDENTS SENTENCED TO 15 YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION
Two Morgan County residents were sentenced on October 29, 2026, to 180 months in federal prison followed by 10 years of supervised release for the

TENNESSEE LAUNCHES $3 MILLION GRANT INITIATIVE TO TACKLE YOUTH GAMBLING AND AWARENESS
The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services has announced $3 million in competitive grant funding aimed at strengthening prevention, education, and early

NEW DETAILS RELEASED ON LAST WEEK’S AIRCRAFT LANDING GEAR EMERGENCY
A twin-engine aircraft successfully landed at 138 Airport Way following a landing gear malfunction on Friday morning, October 23, 2026. According to new details provided

BOO ON MAIN BRINGS STREET CLOSURES FOR HALLOWEEN FESTIVITIES IN CROSSVILLE
Downtown Crossville residents and motorists should prepare for traffic disruptions tomorrow, October 31st, as the annual Boo on Main event takes over the center of

CROSSVILLE CITY COUNCIL TO HONOR LATE LEADER JAMES S. MAYBERRY BY NAMING NEW ROAD IN HIS MEMORY
The Crossville City Council is set to meet for a work session on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM in Conference Room 317. At

NEW FAITH-BASED MEN’S TREATMENT FACILITY APPROVED IN BAXTER
The Criminal Court of Tennessee’s Thirteenth Judicial District has officially added a new residential recovery option to its list of approved treatment facilities. Presiding Judge
