The Tennessee Department of Human Services is warning about scammers asking customers for their EBT PIN for SNAP or Families First (TANF). TDHS says DO NOT share your personal information! Some criminals pretend to be TDHS by phone, text, or e-mail to gain personal information and steal customer be...

A chemical exposure incident at the M&M Mars factory in Cleveland, Tennessee sent six people to the hospital Friday morning (12/5/2025). One person was treated and released from the scene. Bradley County EMS said there was no danger to the public and the affected area of the plant was temporari...

Crossville Police Department School Resource Officer Scott Van Ruden has been awarded the 2025 Teen Driver Safety Award for the entire Cumberland Region of the Tennessee Highway Safety Office. S.R.O. Van Ruden is dedicated to teaching students at Cumberland County High School about defensive, distr...

Putnam County Sgt. Billy Hunter has been presented with the Burks Award, given in honor of the late Senator Tommy Burks to an individual who supports Adult Education. The individual must also exemplify dedication to family, willingness to help others, and participation in the community. Lt. Matt Sti...

MTSU is morning the loss of associate professor Dr. Ashleigh McKinzie, 41, who was found deceased Thursday morning (Dec. 4, 2025) in DeKalb County. Thirteenth Judicial District Attorney General Bryant C. Dunaway reports McKinzie's body was found in the roadway on Smithville Highway in the area of Ca...