
JUDGE BLOCKS FEDS FROM BANNING CANDY AND SODA FROM SNAP BENEFITS
A federal judge has ruled that the government cannot block benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)—the nation’s largest food aid initiative—from being used

COVENANT HEALTH EXPANDS ROBOTIC PROSTATE TREATMENT AFTER CUMBERLAND COUNTY PATIENT SUCCESS
In celebration of Men’s Health Month this June, Covenant Health has announced the expansion of its cutting-edge, AI-powered prostate treatment across East Tennessee, spurred by

ROCKWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPROVES NEW BUDGET WITH NO TAX INCREASES; CITY EMPLOYEE RAISES
The Rockwood City Council unanimously approved the city’s Fiscal Year 2026–2027 budget on its second and final reading during Monday night’s council meeting. The newly

CUMBERLAND COUNTY MAN INDICTED FOR ARSON; T.B.I. SEEKING PUBLIC’S HELP
A Cumberland County man is facing an arson charge following an investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), and authorities are now turning to

INVESTIGATION INTO MISUSE OF FUNDS AND RESOURCES AT CUMBERLAND UTILITY DISTRICT RESULTS IN TWO INDICTED
A blistering investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has uncovered widespread misuse of funds, equipment, and facilities at the Cumberland Utility District, culminating in the

LAKE TANSI POLICE DEPARTMENT MOURNS THE LOSS OF PATROLMAN JOHN NESTERUK
The Lake Tansi Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own following the passing of Patrolman John Nesteruk, the agency announced. Nesteruk

PUTNAM AND CUMBERLAND COUNTY LAWYER PERMANENTLY DISBARRED FOLLOWING MISAPPROPRIATION OF CLIENT FUNDS
The Supreme Court of Tennessee has permanently disbarred Putnam and Cumberland County attorney James Nathan Hargis, effective June 18, 2026. According to websites such as

CUMBERLAND COUNTY MAN APPEARS IN COURT TODAY ON 14 COUNTS OF SEXUAL ABUSE BY AUTHORITY FIGURE
A few days ago, 3B Media News reported on the arrest of Eric Brown, as well as his list of charges. But recently, a Cumberland

BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU WARNS OF RISING HOME TITLE FRAUD RISK
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is issuing a stark warning to property owners following a noticeable surge in deed and title fraud scams across the

CHARGES UPGRADED TO SECOND-DEGREE MURDER IN FATAL HARRIMAN ALTERCATION
Charges have been officially upgraded to second-degree murder for two men accused in the fatal beating and choking of a Harriman man last month. Charles

MONTEREY BURGLARY SUSPECT ARRESTED IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY; MORE ARRESTS POSSIBLE
A weekend home burglary has led to the arrest of a suspect following a multi-county investigation, with authorities warning that more charges could be on

ROCKWOOD CITY COUNCIL TO HOLD BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING TONIGHT
The Rockwood City Council and city staff are scheduled to meet this evening, Monday, June 22, for a packed session focused on finalizing the upcoming

JUDGE BLOCKS FEDS FROM BANNING CANDY AND SODA FROM SNAP BENEFITS
A federal judge has ruled that the government cannot block benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)—the nation’s largest food aid initiative—from being used

COVENANT HEALTH EXPANDS ROBOTIC PROSTATE TREATMENT AFTER CUMBERLAND COUNTY PATIENT SUCCESS
In celebration of Men’s Health Month this June, Covenant Health has announced the expansion of its cutting-edge, AI-powered prostate treatment across East Tennessee, spurred by

ROCKWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPROVES NEW BUDGET WITH NO TAX INCREASES; CITY EMPLOYEE RAISES
The Rockwood City Council unanimously approved the city’s Fiscal Year 2026–2027 budget on its second and final reading during Monday night’s council meeting. The newly

CUMBERLAND COUNTY MAN INDICTED FOR ARSON; T.B.I. SEEKING PUBLIC’S HELP
A Cumberland County man is facing an arson charge following an investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), and authorities are now turning to

INVESTIGATION INTO MISUSE OF FUNDS AND RESOURCES AT CUMBERLAND UTILITY DISTRICT RESULTS IN TWO INDICTED
A blistering investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has uncovered widespread misuse of funds, equipment, and facilities at the Cumberland Utility District, culminating in the

LAKE TANSI POLICE DEPARTMENT MOURNS THE LOSS OF PATROLMAN JOHN NESTERUK
The Lake Tansi Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own following the passing of Patrolman John Nesteruk, the agency announced. Nesteruk

PUTNAM AND CUMBERLAND COUNTY LAWYER PERMANENTLY DISBARRED FOLLOWING MISAPPROPRIATION OF CLIENT FUNDS
The Supreme Court of Tennessee has permanently disbarred Putnam and Cumberland County attorney James Nathan Hargis, effective June 18, 2026. According to websites such as

CUMBERLAND COUNTY MAN APPEARS IN COURT TODAY ON 14 COUNTS OF SEXUAL ABUSE BY AUTHORITY FIGURE
A few days ago, 3B Media News reported on the arrest of Eric Brown, as well as his list of charges. But recently, a Cumberland

BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU WARNS OF RISING HOME TITLE FRAUD RISK
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is issuing a stark warning to property owners following a noticeable surge in deed and title fraud scams across the

CHARGES UPGRADED TO SECOND-DEGREE MURDER IN FATAL HARRIMAN ALTERCATION
Charges have been officially upgraded to second-degree murder for two men accused in the fatal beating and choking of a Harriman man last month. Charles

MONTEREY BURGLARY SUSPECT ARRESTED IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY; MORE ARRESTS POSSIBLE
A weekend home burglary has led to the arrest of a suspect following a multi-county investigation, with authorities warning that more charges could be on

ROCKWOOD CITY COUNCIL TO HOLD BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING TONIGHT
The Rockwood City Council and city staff are scheduled to meet this evening, Monday, June 22, for a packed session focused on finalizing the upcoming
