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"Rocky Top" Singer Bobby Osborne Dies At 91
Bluegrass legend and "Rocky Top" singer Bobby Osborne has passed away at age 91. He was the other half of the Osborne Brothers which was formed in the 1950's with his brother Sonny. In 1967 the Osborn...
Ronni Chase Jun 27, 2023
Henry County Jail Escapees Back In Custody
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says two men who escaped from the Henry County Jail are back in custody. Ronnie Sharp, age 48, was caught in Obion County and Joshua Harris, age 40, was captured ...
Jun 27, 2023
Excessive Heat Watch For Middle And West TN Through Thursday Night
An Excessive Heat Watch has been issued for portions of Middle Tennessee and all of West Tennessee through Thursday evening. This includes areas along and west of I-65 which will have dangerously hot ...
Jun 27, 2023
Boil Water Notice Issued For Overton And Pickett Counties
A Boil Water Notice has been issued for Overton and Pickett counties after an electrical transformer failure which disabled necessary equipment required for proper water treatment. The issue with the ...
Jun 27, 2023
Gov. Lee Announces Fewest Distressed Counties in Tennessee History
On Tuesday, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that the number of economically distressed counties in the state has reduced to eight, the fewest in Tennessee history. In 2019 there were 15 distress...
Jun 27, 2023
Speaker Sexton, TDEC, local leaders to present $50,000 Check to Good Samaritans Inc. On June 28
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton (R-Crossville) will join representatives from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) and local leaders from Cumberland Mountain State Pa...
Jun 27, 2023
Making Housing Work For Working Families Event Wednesday, June 28, 2023 In Lake Tansi
Everyone is invited to the "Making Housing Work For Working Families" event on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 from 10-11am in Lake Tansi, at 3040 Niska Drive in Crossville. Come learn about housing options,...
Jun 27, 2023
Tennessee Tennis Player to Play in Wimbledon
Tennessee tennis player Johannus Monday will be playing in one of the most famous tennis tournaments in the world. Johannus found out he'll be playing on the sacred grounds of Wimbledon. Monday has to...
Paxton Elmore Jun 27, 2023
Floodwaters Trap Several At Pocket Wilderness Sunday, Including Two Juveniles
Several people, including two juveniles, had to be rescued at Pocket Wilderness in Hamilton County due to raging floodwaters Sunday night. The Dallas Bay Fire & Rescue responded with a boat to ass...
Jun 26, 2023
Fire Heavily Damages Cookie Jar Café In Dunlap
The Cookie Jar Caf on Kelly Cross Road in Dunlap was heavily damaged by fire Sunday morning. The Dunlap Fire Department got the call around 6am and requested mutual aid with numerous agencies respondi...
Jun 26, 2023