
MULTIPLE ROAD ISSUES CAUSE CONGESTION ON I-40 IN CUMBERLAND AND PUTNAM COUNTIES
Three separate road issues are occurring within 8 miles of each other along Interstate 40 in the Cumberland and Putnam County areas of Tennessee. First,

I.R.S. EXPANDS TAX RELIEF TO ALL 95 TN COUNTIES, EXTENDS DEADLINE TO JUNE 8 DUE TO ICE STORM
The IRS announced on Wednesday that it is expanding tax relief for Tennesseans affected by Januaryโs devastating ice storm. Initially in early April, the agency

TENNESSEE DIVISION OF FORESTRY ISSUES BURN PERMIT RESTRICTIONS DUE TO HAZARDOUS FIRE CONDITIONS
The Tennessee Division of Forestry has implemented restrictions on all burn permits due to very hazardous fire conditions currently affecting the state. These restrictions took

DUNLAP MAN INDICTED ON SEXUAL BATTERY CHARGE IN BLEDSOE COUNTY, ORDERED TO POST $70,000 BOND
Claude Reuben Brown, of a Lusk Loop address in Dunlap, had a $70,000 bond ordered after he was indicted on one count of sexual battery

BRUSH FIRE REPORTED ON OLD RIDGE ROAD IN ROANE COUNTY
A brush fire was reported at 11:25 in Roane County, specifically in the 200 block of Old Ridge Road. Emergency responders are on scene or

VEHICLE VANDALISM REPORTED AT CROSSVILLE SERVICE CENTER
On April 9, 2026, Crossville Police Officer Mitchell Park responded to a vandalism call at the Crossville Service Center. Upon arrival, they spoke with regional

MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SEEKS PUBLIC HELP IN MAILBOX THEFT INVESTIGATION
The Monroe County Sheriffโs Office Criminal Investigation Division is seeking the publicโs help to identify a suspect in a theft that took place in the

WINSTEADโS AMERICAN GRILL IN SPRING CITY TO CLOSE THIS SUNDAY
Winsteadโs American Grill, a longtime staple in Spring City, Tennesseeโs local dining scene, is set to close its doors permanently this Sunday evening. Staff at

VEHICLE STRIKES SCHOOL BUS ON GALLAHER ROAD NEAR KINGSTON
A vehicle has reportedly struck the back of a school bus in Roane County, Tennessee, on Gallaher Road at Kingston Highway. According to reports, the

U.T. POLICE DEPARTMENT MOURNS PASSING OF SGT. PHIL WHALEY
The University of Tennessee Police Department is mourning the loss of Sgt. Phil Whaley, who passed away this morning after a courageous battle with cancer.

MAN ARRESTED FOR VANDALIZING CAR WINDOW AND POSSESSING METHAMPHETAMINE IN CROSSVILLE
On April 3, 2026, Officer Dustin Lester responded to a vandalism report at Cancun’s restaurant on Main Street in Crossville. The owner, Mr. Miguel Dominguez,

CASTLEMAN LANE IN CROSSVILLE CLOSED TODAY FOR CULVERT INTALLATION
The City of Crossville Street Department will have Castleman Lane closed today, Wednesday, April 15, 2026 to complete repairs to the culvert installation. Please seek

MULTIPLE ROAD ISSUES CAUSE CONGESTION ON I-40 IN CUMBERLAND AND PUTNAM COUNTIES
Three separate road issues are occurring within 8 miles of each other along Interstate 40 in the Cumberland and Putnam County areas of Tennessee. First,

I.R.S. EXPANDS TAX RELIEF TO ALL 95 TN COUNTIES, EXTENDS DEADLINE TO JUNE 8 DUE TO ICE STORM
The IRS announced on Wednesday that it is expanding tax relief for Tennesseans affected by Januaryโs devastating ice storm. Initially in early April, the agency

TENNESSEE DIVISION OF FORESTRY ISSUES BURN PERMIT RESTRICTIONS DUE TO HAZARDOUS FIRE CONDITIONS
The Tennessee Division of Forestry has implemented restrictions on all burn permits due to very hazardous fire conditions currently affecting the state. These restrictions took

DUNLAP MAN INDICTED ON SEXUAL BATTERY CHARGE IN BLEDSOE COUNTY, ORDERED TO POST $70,000 BOND
Claude Reuben Brown, of a Lusk Loop address in Dunlap, had a $70,000 bond ordered after he was indicted on one count of sexual battery

BRUSH FIRE REPORTED ON OLD RIDGE ROAD IN ROANE COUNTY
A brush fire was reported at 11:25 in Roane County, specifically in the 200 block of Old Ridge Road. Emergency responders are on scene or

VEHICLE VANDALISM REPORTED AT CROSSVILLE SERVICE CENTER
On April 9, 2026, Crossville Police Officer Mitchell Park responded to a vandalism call at the Crossville Service Center. Upon arrival, they spoke with regional

MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SEEKS PUBLIC HELP IN MAILBOX THEFT INVESTIGATION
The Monroe County Sheriffโs Office Criminal Investigation Division is seeking the publicโs help to identify a suspect in a theft that took place in the

WINSTEADโS AMERICAN GRILL IN SPRING CITY TO CLOSE THIS SUNDAY
Winsteadโs American Grill, a longtime staple in Spring City, Tennesseeโs local dining scene, is set to close its doors permanently this Sunday evening. Staff at

VEHICLE STRIKES SCHOOL BUS ON GALLAHER ROAD NEAR KINGSTON
A vehicle has reportedly struck the back of a school bus in Roane County, Tennessee, on Gallaher Road at Kingston Highway. According to reports, the

U.T. POLICE DEPARTMENT MOURNS PASSING OF SGT. PHIL WHALEY
The University of Tennessee Police Department is mourning the loss of Sgt. Phil Whaley, who passed away this morning after a courageous battle with cancer.

MAN ARRESTED FOR VANDALIZING CAR WINDOW AND POSSESSING METHAMPHETAMINE IN CROSSVILLE
On April 3, 2026, Officer Dustin Lester responded to a vandalism report at Cancun’s restaurant on Main Street in Crossville. The owner, Mr. Miguel Dominguez,

CASTLEMAN LANE IN CROSSVILLE CLOSED TODAY FOR CULVERT INTALLATION
The City of Crossville Street Department will have Castleman Lane closed today, Wednesday, April 15, 2026 to complete repairs to the culvert installation. Please seek
