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Crossville Officer Brittany Price Earns Officer of the Month for Both December and January
The Crossville City Police Department has recognized Officer Brittany Price as Officer of the Month for both December and January. The Department says this back-to-back recognition reflects Officer Price's outstanding work ethic and dedication to our community. (Photo courtesy Crossville Police Department)
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TVA Kingston Energy Complex Evacuated Wednesday After Alleged Threat
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Kingston Energy Complex was evacuated Wednesday (2/25/2026) after an alleged threat. Officials did not immediately say what the threat was but did state TVA is cooperating with local law enforcement in the investigation. The all clear was given at the Kingston plant Wednesday after...
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TDOC Investigates Homicide at Morgan County Correctional Complex
Tennessee Department of Correction Press Release Wednesday, February 25, 2026 The Tennessee Department of Correction continues to investigate the homicide of a correctional officer that occurred at the Morgan County Correctional Complex on Tuesday, February 24. The officer killed in the line of duty has been identified...
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District 7AAA Tournament Ends - Region Begins Friday
The District 7AAA High School Basketball Tournament at Cookeville High School came to a close Tuesday evening. The Cumberland County High School Jets finished as the tourney runner-up dropping the title game to the Upperman High School Bees 60-37. The SMHS Panthers won the consolation game with White County 65-49. Both...
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THP Makes Drug Bust on I-40 in Cumberland County
A THP Cookeville Trooper, along with an Interdiction Plus Trooper, stopped a speeding vehicle on I-40 in Cumberland County. A probable cause search revealed 6 ounces of meth, 3 ounces crack cocaine, and 7 grams of marijuana. The THP says the driver was a violent felon and was arrested on multiple drug trafficking charg...
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Inmate Convicted of Battery of Correctional Officer in Morgan County
A Morgan County jury has found 25-year-old Montarius Douglas guilty of Sexual Battery of a Correctional Officer. According to District Attorney General Russell Johnson, the conviction stems from an incident on October 19, 2024, inside the Morgan County Correctional Complex. Institutional video reportedly showed that as...
Feb 24, 2026
Scam Alert: Impersonators Targeting Workers' Compensation Claimants
The Tennessee Bureau of Workers' Compensation is warning the public about scams targeting workers. In these scams, workers are contacted by phone, email, text message, or video call and told they must pay money to receive workers' compensation benefits or to settle their claims. The scammers may falsely identify themse...
Feb 24, 2026




