
TENNESSEE TEACHERS WELCOME $50,000 MINIMUM STARTING SALARY AS NEW SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS
Educators across Tennessee are heading back to the classroom this academic year with a significant pay bump, following a new state mandate that establishes a

CANDIDATE FILING DEADLINE PASSES FOR ROANE COUNTY MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
The noon deadline on August 20, 2026, has come and gone for candidates seeking seats in city council, mayoral races, and school board positions across

KYLE SPITZE SENTENCED TO 77 YEARS IN PRISON FOR CHILD EXPLOITATION AND TERRORIST NETWORK CRIMES
Kyle William Spitze, 27, of Friendsville, was sentenced on August 19, 2026, to 77 years in federal prison for producing child sexual exploitation material (CSAM),

KINGSTON DROPS FLOCK SAFETY CAMERA CONTRACT OVER FINANCIAL CONCERNS
The City of Kingston will not renew its contract with automated license plate reader provider Flock Safety when it expires this September, according to City

CANDIDATES FOR CROSSVILLE CITY COUNCIL ELECTION
Earlier this month, the Cumberland County Election Commission released its official list of candidates, highlighting a competitive upcoming race for the Crossville City Council. Several

STUDENTS FROM CROSSVILLE EARN HONORS ON AUSTIN PEAY STATE UNIVERSITY DEAN’S LIST
Cody and Corey Reynolds from Crossville have been named to Austin Peay State University’s prestigious Dean’s List for their academic achievements during the Summer 2026 semester.

CROSSVILLE ISSHINRYU KARATE ACADEMY SWEEPS AWARDS AND CHAMPIONSHIPS ACROSS TENNESSEE
The Crossville Isshinryu Karate Academy (CIKA) recently completed a successful summer circuit, bringing home multiple tournament titles and prestigious honors from across the state throughout

OLIVER SPRINGS FUNERAL HOME PENALIZED IN LATEST TENNESSEE REGULATORY CRACKDOWN
State regulators have slapped Sharp Funeral Home of Oliver Springs with civil penalties following recent compliance and licensing infractions, according to the Tennessee Department of

FAIRFIELD GLADE TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO METH ARREST AND DRUG CHARGES
A routine traffic stop for a seatbelt violation on August 12, 2026, resulted in the arrest of a Crossville woman on multiple drug charges, according

DOMETIC EXPANDS SPARTA MANUFACTURING FACILITY, CREATING OVER 90 NEW JOBS IN WHITE COUNTY
Outdoor technology company Dometic is expanding its manufacturing operations in White County, bringing more than 90 new jobs to Sparta. Announced by Gov. Bill Lee

HIT-AND-RUN DRIVER DESTROYS TRAFFIC SIGNAL POLE IN CROSSVILLE
Local authorities are searching for the driver responsible for a hit-and-run incident that knocked down a pedestrian crossing pole and disrupted traffic signals last week.

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT REPORTED ON MAIN STREET IN CROSSVILLE NEAR FLOWERS BAKERY
Local authorities have responded to a vehicular wreck reported by 105.7 WIHG listeners earlier today on Main Street. The incident took place directly in front

TENNESSEE TEACHERS WELCOME $50,000 MINIMUM STARTING SALARY AS NEW SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS
Educators across Tennessee are heading back to the classroom this academic year with a significant pay bump, following a new state mandate that establishes a

CANDIDATE FILING DEADLINE PASSES FOR ROANE COUNTY MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
The noon deadline on August 20, 2026, has come and gone for candidates seeking seats in city council, mayoral races, and school board positions across

KYLE SPITZE SENTENCED TO 77 YEARS IN PRISON FOR CHILD EXPLOITATION AND TERRORIST NETWORK CRIMES
Kyle William Spitze, 27, of Friendsville, was sentenced on August 19, 2026, to 77 years in federal prison for producing child sexual exploitation material (CSAM),

KINGSTON DROPS FLOCK SAFETY CAMERA CONTRACT OVER FINANCIAL CONCERNS
The City of Kingston will not renew its contract with automated license plate reader provider Flock Safety when it expires this September, according to City

CANDIDATES FOR CROSSVILLE CITY COUNCIL ELECTION
Earlier this month, the Cumberland County Election Commission released its official list of candidates, highlighting a competitive upcoming race for the Crossville City Council. Several

STUDENTS FROM CROSSVILLE EARN HONORS ON AUSTIN PEAY STATE UNIVERSITY DEAN’S LIST
Cody and Corey Reynolds from Crossville have been named to Austin Peay State University’s prestigious Dean’s List for their academic achievements during the Summer 2026 semester.

CROSSVILLE ISSHINRYU KARATE ACADEMY SWEEPS AWARDS AND CHAMPIONSHIPS ACROSS TENNESSEE
The Crossville Isshinryu Karate Academy (CIKA) recently completed a successful summer circuit, bringing home multiple tournament titles and prestigious honors from across the state throughout

OLIVER SPRINGS FUNERAL HOME PENALIZED IN LATEST TENNESSEE REGULATORY CRACKDOWN
State regulators have slapped Sharp Funeral Home of Oliver Springs with civil penalties following recent compliance and licensing infractions, according to the Tennessee Department of

FAIRFIELD GLADE TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO METH ARREST AND DRUG CHARGES
A routine traffic stop for a seatbelt violation on August 12, 2026, resulted in the arrest of a Crossville woman on multiple drug charges, according

DOMETIC EXPANDS SPARTA MANUFACTURING FACILITY, CREATING OVER 90 NEW JOBS IN WHITE COUNTY
Outdoor technology company Dometic is expanding its manufacturing operations in White County, bringing more than 90 new jobs to Sparta. Announced by Gov. Bill Lee

HIT-AND-RUN DRIVER DESTROYS TRAFFIC SIGNAL POLE IN CROSSVILLE
Local authorities are searching for the driver responsible for a hit-and-run incident that knocked down a pedestrian crossing pole and disrupted traffic signals last week.

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT REPORTED ON MAIN STREET IN CROSSVILLE NEAR FLOWERS BAKERY
Local authorities have responded to a vehicular wreck reported by 105.7 WIHG listeners earlier today on Main Street. The incident took place directly in front






