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The old Bledsoe County Jail in Pikeville, Tennessee is up for sale. The jail was built in 1851 and was still housing inmates in 2007 when it was shut down after a state fire marshall inspection. At th...

The Tennessee State Fire Marshal's Office has begun announcing the top 5 fire departments in the state, according to data from 2022. The office will be doing a count up to number one with a new depart...

(Submitted: Cpt. Brian Eckelson - Administrative Captain/Public Information Officer, Crossville Police Department) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, August 8, 2023 Crossville, TN - The Crossville Police ...

Monday's storms toppled trees and power lines across Middle and East Tennessee and produced record high winds. According to the National Weather Service, Monday's peak wind gust of 64 mph recorded aro...

A new law in Tennessee requires coaches to get medical training so they are prepared if their athletes experience an emergency situation. Tennessee coaches must now have specialized training in sudden...

VEC says Monday's powerful storms caused significant damaged to its Electric Grid. The Cooperative requested mutual aid to speed the repair work. At the peak of the storm Monday, VEC had more than 20,...

Thousands were left without power for several hours in Middle and East Tennessee Monday after strong storms moved through the area. The lights went out in Cumberland County around lunchtime. Emergency...

The Cumberland County Commission will meet in Special Call Session on Monday, August 14, 2023. The meeting is immediately following the Public Hearing that begins at 4:30 pm. It will be held in the Cu...

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is seeking fields to lease for the upcoming 2023 dove season. The first segment of dove season opens at noon on Friday, Sept. 1. Landowners can earn up to $4,00...

As strong storms moved through Rhea County Monday afternoon (8/7/2023), trees fell on school bus #48. There were no reports of injuries. The Rhea County School District also reported that the bus radi...