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Two Dead After Crashing Into Historic Turnpike Gatehouse In Oak Ridge
Two people are dead after their vehicle crashed into the historic Turnpike Gatehouse in Oak Ridge. WVLT reports the crash happened shortly after 7pm Saturday. It wasn't immediately reported why the ca...
May 07, 2023
Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park Accepting Lottery Entries for Firefly Viewing
Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park will open its lottery on Sunday, May 7 for viewing blue ghost and synchronous fireflies at a series of events later this month and in June. The lottery will be op...
May 05, 2023
Cumberland County Sheriff's Office Warns Of Phone Scam, Someone Posing As Captain Jeff Slayton
On its Facebook page, the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office has issued a warning about a phone scam involving someone someone claiming to be Captain Jeff Slayton from the Cumberland County Sheriff's ...
May 05, 2023
Law Enforcement, First Responder Recognized At Star Life Awards Banquet
On its Facebook page the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office has announced that Sheriff Casey Cox, Investigator Tom Howard, Investigator Mitchell Ward, Sergeant Rick Lanzilotta, Firefighter Braeden Ada...
May 05, 2023
Forest Legacy Program Aids Landowners And Conservation Efforts
Forest landowners can ensure conservation benefits for generations to come with funding through the Forest Legacy Program (FLP). Proposals to apply for funding may be submitted until June 9, 2023 at 4...
May 05, 2023
Lady Vol Basketball - Two-Time All-ACC Guard Jewel Spear Signs With Tennessee
Tennessee women's basketball head coach Kellie Harper has confirmed that she has received an SEC Grant-in-Aid (GIA) and Institutional Financial Aid Agreement (IFAA) from transfer Jewel Spear. The 5-fo...
Paxton Elmore May 05, 2023
TBI, Feds Investigation Several Hoax Calls To Tennessee High Schools
Wednesday morning, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced that it is working with state and federal partners to determine the source of several hoax calls, placed to local law enforcement age...
May 03, 2023
#18 Vols Win Eighth Straight with Run-Rule Victory Over Wofford
Another impressive offensive showing led #18 Tennessee to a convincing 13-3 run-rule victory over Wofford on Tuesday night at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.With the win, the Volunteers extended their winning...
Paxton Elmore May 03, 2023
FOP Lodge #38 To Recognize National Police Week On Tuesday, May 16, 2023 At Cumberland County Courthouse, Public Invited
In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. National Police Week (May 14 - May 21) pays s...
Ronni Chase May 02, 2023
Roane State program director honored with Outstanding PTA Educator Award
Roane State Community College's physical therapist assistant program director was recently recognized by the Tennessee chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Dr. Maribeth Vowell,...
May 02, 2023