CARA WATERS ARRESTED FOR AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AFTER BRANDISHING FIREARM IN MCDONALD’S DRIVE-THRU
A local woman was taken into custody following a dispute at a McDonald’s drive-thru on June 29, 2026, where she allegedly threatened another motorist and
ROANE COUNTY EMERGENCY CREWS RESPOND TO OVERNIGHT HOUSE FIRE AND I-40 CRASH
Emergency personnel across Roane county faced a busy Thursday night, responding to back-to-back incidents involving a residential structure fire and a late-night vehicle collision on
CROSSVILLE COUNCIL TO DISCUSS 25% WHOLESALE WATER RATE HIKE AT TUESDAY MEETING AFTER CUSTOMER CONCERNS
Crossville City Council members agreed Tuesday night to postpone further discussion of a recent 25% increase in wholesale water rates until their regular meeting next
ALAN CAMPBELL ARRESTED AFTER ATTEMPTING TO ENTER CROSSVILLE CHURCH AND VEHICLES
A local man was taken into custody on August 2, 2026, after police responded to reports of an individual attempting to open doors at Cornerstone
DUAL CRASHES CAUSE TRAFFIC DELAYS IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Motorists traveling through Cumberland County face significant delays Friday afternoon following two separate vehicle crashes reported minutes apart on Interstate 40 and State Route 101.
Opal Faye Nelson Hayes, 86
Ms. Opal Faye Nelson Hayes, age 86, of Rockwood, TN passed away on Monday, August 2, 2026 with her family by her side. She was
CROSSVILLE RESIDENT REPORTS THEFT OF ELECTRONICS FOLLOWING TENANTS’ DEPARTURE
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of nearly $1,000 worth of electronics from a Peavine Road residence. According to an incident report
FAIRFIELD GLADE RESIDENT FALLS VICTIM TO SOPHISTICATED IMPOSTER BOND SCAM
A Fairfield Glade resident lost $1,850 after falling victim to a phone scam involving impersonators posing as law enforcement. According to Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office
HUNTER FOWLER ELECTED SHERIFF OF FENTRESS COUNTY
Following a successful election outcome, Hunter Fowler issued a heartfelt statement reflecting on his victory and his lifelong dream of leading the Fentress County Sheriff’s
WEEKLY LOCAL ROADWAY ACTIVITY REPORT (AUGUST 6 – 12)
ANDERSON COUNTY, I-75 South near Mile Marker 118.5: On Thursday, August 6, 2026, motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures between 8 p.m.
TENNESSEE OFFICIALS WARN RESIDENTS OF RISING FACEBOOK MARKETPLACE AUTO SCAMS
State regulators are renewing an urgent consumer alert regarding a wave of Facebook Marketplace scams targeting vehicle sellers across Tennessee, leaving victims without their cars,
TENNESSEE IMPLEMENTS TOTAL BAN ON KRATOM UNDER “MICHAEL DAVENPORT’S LAW”
Tennessee has officially instituted a zero-tolerance ban on kratom and all of its derivatives following the enactment of Public Chapter 950, commonly known as “Michael
CARA WATERS ARRESTED FOR AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AFTER BRANDISHING FIREARM IN MCDONALD’S DRIVE-THRU
A local woman was taken into custody following a dispute at a McDonald’s drive-thru on June 29, 2026, where she allegedly threatened another motorist and
ROANE COUNTY EMERGENCY CREWS RESPOND TO OVERNIGHT HOUSE FIRE AND I-40 CRASH
Emergency personnel across Roane county faced a busy Thursday night, responding to back-to-back incidents involving a residential structure fire and a late-night vehicle collision on
CROSSVILLE COUNCIL TO DISCUSS 25% WHOLESALE WATER RATE HIKE AT TUESDAY MEETING AFTER CUSTOMER CONCERNS
Crossville City Council members agreed Tuesday night to postpone further discussion of a recent 25% increase in wholesale water rates until their regular meeting next
ALAN CAMPBELL ARRESTED AFTER ATTEMPTING TO ENTER CROSSVILLE CHURCH AND VEHICLES
A local man was taken into custody on August 2, 2026, after police responded to reports of an individual attempting to open doors at Cornerstone
DUAL CRASHES CAUSE TRAFFIC DELAYS IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Motorists traveling through Cumberland County face significant delays Friday afternoon following two separate vehicle crashes reported minutes apart on Interstate 40 and State Route 101.
Opal Faye Nelson Hayes, 86
Ms. Opal Faye Nelson Hayes, age 86, of Rockwood, TN passed away on Monday, August 2, 2026 with her family by her side. She was
CROSSVILLE RESIDENT REPORTS THEFT OF ELECTRONICS FOLLOWING TENANTS’ DEPARTURE
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of nearly $1,000 worth of electronics from a Peavine Road residence. According to an incident report
FAIRFIELD GLADE RESIDENT FALLS VICTIM TO SOPHISTICATED IMPOSTER BOND SCAM
A Fairfield Glade resident lost $1,850 after falling victim to a phone scam involving impersonators posing as law enforcement. According to Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office
HUNTER FOWLER ELECTED SHERIFF OF FENTRESS COUNTY
Following a successful election outcome, Hunter Fowler issued a heartfelt statement reflecting on his victory and his lifelong dream of leading the Fentress County Sheriff’s
WEEKLY LOCAL ROADWAY ACTIVITY REPORT (AUGUST 6 – 12)
ANDERSON COUNTY, I-75 South near Mile Marker 118.5: On Thursday, August 6, 2026, motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures between 8 p.m.
TENNESSEE OFFICIALS WARN RESIDENTS OF RISING FACEBOOK MARKETPLACE AUTO SCAMS
State regulators are renewing an urgent consumer alert regarding a wave of Facebook Marketplace scams targeting vehicle sellers across Tennessee, leaving victims without their cars,
TENNESSEE IMPLEMENTS TOTAL BAN ON KRATOM UNDER “MICHAEL DAVENPORT’S LAW”
Tennessee has officially instituted a zero-tolerance ban on kratom and all of its derivatives following the enactment of Public Chapter 950, commonly known as “Michael
