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TN Direct Admissions Expands Statewide for Second Year, Letters Arrive in September for Students Who Apply by August 17
(Edited Press Release) The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) announced that TN Direct Admissions is underway for the Class of 2027, giving high school seniors more time and information to plan their path after high school. To receive personalized admission offers and estimated financial a...
10h ago
SMHS Lady Panthers Land New Softball Coach
Crossville Native Jill Worsham has been named as the new head coach for Stone Memorial Softball. The new coach explained, "I'm honored and excited to accept the Head Softball Coach position at Stone Memorial High School. I'm a lifelong Crossville resident and 2005 CCHS graduate, and softball ha...
15h ago
Roane State to celebrate first semester in new Fentress County campus in Jamestown
Press Release: Roane State Community College will soon celebrate the opening of its newest permanent campus in Jamestown, an all-new facility serving the Fentress County community. The opening celebration is scheduled for August 24, 2026, starting at 11am CT. Students, college employees, members of ...
16h ago
Fatal Accident on Highway 70 East Near Renegade
One person was killed Monday (Aug. 10, 2026) in a wreck on Highway 70 East in Cumberland County near Renegade. According to the THP, 20-year-old Julian Wilson was driving a Honda CRV eastbound on US Highway 70 East when the vehicle crossed into the westbound lane then over-corrected back into the ea...
20h ago
Michael Ralph Daignaul Pleads Guilty to Second Degree Murder in Overdose Death in Cumberland County
Michael Ralph Daignaul, age 64, appeared in Cumberland County Criminal Court on August 4, 2026 and pleaded guilty to Second Degree Murder in the overdose death of Christopher Ray Hale. Daignaul was sentenced to serve 15 years in the custody of the Tennessee Department of Corrections at 100%. Accordi...
Aug 11, 2026
ABC News
Manhunt continues for suspect believed to have killed father, set home ablaze
Investigators are searching for 32-year-old Thomas David Ryan, who police say is wanted in connection with his father's death. (New York State Police)(NEW YORK) -- A manhunt continued Saturday for a suspect in upstate New York believed to have killed h...
Aug 08, 2026
NPS to flush Reflecting Pool pipes as it blames issues on previous administrations
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting pool is shown partially filled on Aug. 5, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)(WASHINGTON) -- The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was partially refilled on Friday to flush out what the National Park...
Aug 07, 2026
Appeals court blocks construction of White House ballroom
Construction at the future site of a helipad and ballroom on the South Lawn of the White House on July 3, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Finn Gomez/Getty Images)(WASHINGTON) -- A federal appeals court issued a ruling Friday blocking the construction of Pre...
Aug 07, 2026








