Author Archives: Ronni Chase

One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash Thursday morning (1/8/2026) at the intersection of Highway 27 and Highway 68. The accident shut down both the north and southbound lanes of Highway 27 just...

On Wednesday, the Rhea County Sheriff's Department K9 Unit presented Christi Flory with a check for over $4,200, representing funds raised through Breast Cancer Awareness K9 patch sales. The Sheriff's...

The Putnam County School System, in partnership with the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, has implemented metal detectors at Monterey High School as the first step in a multi-week pilot. After a few we...

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 5025 has announced its essay contest awardees. CCHS Senior Molly Neal, who submitted the theme "Is America Today Our Forefather's Vision?", was the Voice of Democra...

The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office has announced that Thomas Henderson has been promoted to Corporal and will be supervising the School Resource Officer Program. George Gerrard, Jr. will be joinin...

A break-in call on Dayton Avenue led to the discovery of two squatters living in a vacant home. Crossville Police say they arrived to find 37-year-old Joshua Smith hiding behind the front door, armed ...

An overdose scare at a Peavine Road gas station turned into a weapons arrest. Police were called to Mr. Zip's after witnesses reported a man appeared to be overdosing while carrying a handgun. Officer...

Monday night (1/5/2026) the Crossville Police Department issued a community alert that it was searching for a 14-year-old female missing from the Taylor Street area. Last seen wearing a black long sle...

The Pikeville Fire Department recently honored 50-year veteran Allan "Dale" Hannah Sr. who has been an active member since joining the Department on October 20, 1975. Hannah, who has played a key role...

A firefighter sustained minor injuries while battling a house fire in Putnam County Sunday night (1/4/2026). Both the Putnam County and Baxter Fire Departments responded around 6:30pm to a single-stor...