MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH ON I-40 NEAR ROANE CUMBERLAND COUNTY LINE RESULTS IN INJURIES
A multi-vehicle collision occurred around 4 a.m. today at the 341-mile marker on I-40 eastbound in Roane County. It resulted in both lanes being closed
TBI ISSUES ENDANGERED CHILD ALERT FOR MISSING 15-YEAR-OLD
UPDATE – Child has been found safe The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an endangered child alert for 15-year-old Isaac Steele from South Pittsburg.
TRAFFIC ACCIDENT ON I-40 AT 341 MILE MARKER EASTBOUND IN ROANE COUNTY
(as of 4:15 a.m. Central, Friday, March 29, 2024) – There is a multi-vehicle crash at the 341-mile marker on I-40 eastbound. Eastbound traffic is
NATIONAL VIETNAM WAR VETERANS DAY CEREMONY TO BE HELD IN CROSSVILLE
There will be a short Vietnam War remembrance ceremony tomorrow (Friday, March 29, 2024) in Crossville for the 58,000 who did not make it back
VIETNAM WAR VETERANS DAY PROCLAIMED IN ROANE COUNTY
Roane County Executive Wade Creswell signed a proclamation yesterday with the Daughters of the American Revolution, Southwest Point Chapter. It proclaims tomorrow (March 29, 2024)
$50,000 WINNING POWERBALL TICKET SOLD IN FAIRFIELD GLADE
Tennessee lottery officials say someone bought a Powerball ticket for the drawing last night in Cumberland County and matched four numbers plus the Powerball. The
FIREFIGHTERS BATTLE CAMPER BLAZE IN CRAB ORCHARD
Cumberland County firefighters responded yesterday afternoon to battle a camper blaze on Elizabeth Street in Crab Orchard. Crews were able to contain the fire and
FBI: TENNESSEANS LOST OVER $161 MILLION IN INTERNET SCAMS LAST YEAR
The FBI says Tennesseans lost over $161 million in internet scams last year. Tennessee residents lodge over 8,400 complaints about such scams and the state
TENNESSEE HOUSE APPROVES BILL FOR AGE VERIFICATION ON CHILDREN’S SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS
The Tennessee House of Representatives passed House Bill 1891 which would require social media companies to verify the ages of all users who are under
HOUSE FIRE REPORTED ON SCARLETT DRIVE IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Cumberland County firefighters responded this morning to a home on the 700 block of Scarlett Drive for a structure blaze. Crews arrived to find the
FORTE’S RESTAURANT ON THE SQUARE IN CROSSVILLE TO CHANGE OWNERS
Forte’s Restaurant on the Square in Crossville, next to the old courthouse, will be changing owners. Officials released the following statement today (March 27, 2024):
OPERATING LICENSE INACTIVE FORCING CLOSURE OF ASSISTED LIVING CENTER IN ROCKWOOD
The operating license for Victorian Square Assisted Living Center, located at 241 South Chamberlain Avenue in Rockwood, has been ruled inactive by the state for
ACCIDENT INVOLVING MIDTOWN FIRE TRUCK REPORTED IN HARRIMAN
A two-vehicle accident involving a Midtown fire truck occurred yesterday in front of the Pinnacle Point Shopping Center in Harriman. The fire truck was responding
VEHICLE STOLEN BELONGING TO INMATE RELEASED FROM CUMBERLAND COUNTY JAIL
An inmate released this week from the Cumberland County jail learned she was a victim of a theft. Officers arrested her on March 24 on
CARTWRIGHT ARRESTED FOR AGGRAVATED STALKING IN FAIRFIELD GLADE
Fairfield Glade police responded this week to a home on Hemlock Court for violating an order of protection. The arrest report states that 59-year-old Cindy
POWER RESTORED TO PARTS OF SPARTA FROM HIGH WINDS
Sparta Electric and Service Electric crews worked hard yesterday, replacing broken wooden utility poles with steel poles to upgrade the power system. The poles were
TRAFFIC ACCIDENT – CRASH AT THE 359 MILE MARKER EASTBOUND ON I-40 IN ROANE COUNTY
Traffic accident in Roane County on I-40 (as of 9 a.m. Eastern Wednesday, March 27, 2024) There is a multi-vehicle crash at the 359 eastbound
CUMBERLAND COUNTY DESIGNATED AS PRIMARY NATURAL DISASTER AREA FROM RECENT DROUGHT
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 77 counties in Tennessee, including Cumberland County, as primary natural disaster areas from a recent drought. According to
FORMER ROANE COUNTY RESIDENT AND CALIFORNIA DOCTOR SENTENCED FOR MURDER OF WIFE
A California judge has sentenced a former Roane County resident and California fertility doctor for second-degree murder in the killing of his wife. Court officials
LAW ENFORCEMENT TO LAUNCH “OPERATION HANDS-FREE” APRIL 1, 2024
On Monday, April 1, 2024, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) is partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP),
CONVICTED SEX OFFENDER ARRESTED IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Cumberland County deputies arrested a convicted sex offender yesterday after he reportedly went months without reporting where he was following his probation ending. The arrest
OUTSIDE BURN PERMITS REQUIRED IN AREA UNTIL MAY 15, 2024
To reduce wildland fire risk, Tennesseans are reminded that a burn permit from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Forestry Division is required through May 15,
WOMAN ARRESTED AFTER FORCING HER WAY INTO HOME NEAR FAIRFIELD GLADE
Cumberland County deputies responded late yesterday to a home on Orlie Young Road off Peavine Road near Fairfield Glade to an unknown female forcing entry
MAN IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCAMMED OUT OF $8,000 ON SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETPLACE
Law enforcement in Cumberland County encourages citizens to be careful when making purchases on social media marketplaces. A resident was shopping online for a tractor