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Rhea County - Beginning Monday, August 5, 2024 TDOT Utility Work on SR-29/US-HWY 27
TDOT has announced that utility work will begin Monday, August 5, 2024 in Rhea County on State Route 29/US Highway 27 between Medlin Pike and Jackson Road. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepare...
Aug 01, 2024
VEC Trains Crossville/Cumberland County Emergency Agencies on How to Safely Respond to Downed Power Lines and Poles
The Crossville/Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency reports this week that first responders from all emergency agencies in Crossville and Cumberland County were provided training by Volunteer...
Aug 01, 2024
One Killed in Pleasant Hill Crash
A man died Tuesday afternoon (7/30/2024) in Pleasant Hill when his 4-wheeler collided with a Lincoln Towncar. He has been identified as 42-year-old Derek S. Brown. According to the THP, Mr. Brown was ...
Jul 31, 2024
County Mayor Foster Proclaims August 2024 as Friends of the Art Circle Public Library Month
Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster has proclaimed August 2024 as Friends of the Art Circle Public Library Month in recognition of their 40-year commitment to the library. According to the Proclamati...
Jul 31, 2024
Tuesday's Storms Trap Putnam County Resident, Several Motorists Stranded
Tuesday's storms caused massive flooding in Putnam County with numerous water rescues reported. In the city of Cookeville, several motorists were stranded as they tried to drive through the flooded ro...
Jul 31, 2024
I-40 TDOT Station Vandalized at Westbound 339 MM
The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office responded Monday (7/29/2024) to take a vandalism report at the I-40 TDOT Station at the westbound 339 mile marker. Multiple items were destroyed including a a pr...
Jul 31, 2024
Theft of Vehicle on Dayton Mountain Leads to Arrest, Multiple Charges
Rhea County Sheriff's Department Press Release: On Friday, July 26, 2024, at approximately 1:45pm Rhea County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a report of a stolen vehicle on Morgan Springs Road on Day...
Jul 30, 2024
Lady Vol Mona McSharry Brings Home the 100 Breast Bronze at The Olympics
According to Tennessee Athletics, In a race that saw the top five swimmers separated by 0.32 seconds, Tennessee Lady Vol Mona McSharry battled in the 100 breast, touching the wall in third to win a br...
Paxton Elmore Jul 30, 2024
Two Charged in TBI Human Trafficking Investigation in Meigs County
Two people face felony human trafficking charges in Meigs County following a six-month investigation by TBI special agents. According to a TBI press release, agents began investigating 25-year-old Tri...
Jul 30, 2024
Arson Suspected in Daymon Circle Vehicle Fire
The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office responded to a residence on Daymon Circle around 1am Friday after someone allegedly set a vehicle on fire. According to reports, the victim's son had walked out ...
Jul 29, 2024