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Tennessee Tech Alum to Officiate at 2026 FIFA World Cup
A former Golden Eagle from Cookeville will be making her mark on the global stage this summer at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Tennessee Tech soccer player and 2011 graduate Brooke Mayo will be an assistan...
Paxton Elmore Jun 02, 2026
Cumberland County Habitat for Humanity's 19th Annual Lunch on the Lawn September 4, 2026, Vendor Space Available
Cumberland County Habitat for Humanity's 19th Annual Lunch on the Lawn returns to the Community Complex on September 4th. Vendor signups are free and are now underway. Online at cchabitatforhumanity.c...
Ronni Chase Jun 02, 2026
Tennessee's First-In-The-Nation Fusion Machine Regulations Start June 9
On June 9th, Tennessee will become the first state in the nation with its own regulatory framework for nuclear fusion machines. Type One Energy's commercial site near Oak Ridge is anticipated to be am...
Ronni Chase Jun 01, 2026
Suspect Arrested in Stabbing on Short Road
A Cumberland County man was arrested Sunday after he allegedly stabbed another man at a residence on Short Road. The victim said he was in the bathroom and bedroom area of the home when an unknown mal...
Ronni Chase Jun 01, 2026
Traffic Violation Leads to Numerous Charges Against Madison, TN Man
A Madison, Tennessee man was arrested on multiple offenses late Saturday night following a traffic stop for a tag violation that was initiated on I-40 in Cumberland County. According to reports, 35-ye...
Ronni Chase Jun 01, 2026
Cumberland County Man Arrested for DUI and Felony Evading Arrest After Chase on 70 West and Browntown Road
A Cumberland County man was arrested late Saturday night for DUI and Felony Evading arrested after he allegedly passed a county cruiser on a double yellow line on Highway 70 West at a high rate of spe...
Ronni Chase Jun 01, 2026
Man Charged With Assaulting Bicyclist in Goodwin Circle
A Crossville man has been charged with Aggravated Assault after he allegedly launched an unprovoked attack on a man who was riding a bicycle on Goodwin Circle. Multiple Witnesses said 60-year-old Mark...
Ronni Chase Jun 01, 2026
White County Deputy Johnathun Bivins Receives Life-Saving Award
White County Deputy Johnathun Bivins has received the Life-Saving Award and a formal letter of commendation for his exemplary service and commitment in helping to save the life of a baby. On May 24, 2...
Ronni Chase May 31, 2026
UPDATE! FOUND SAFE! Missing Putnam County Juvenile Natalia Antes FOUND SAFE!
UPDATE! The Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced Sunday afternoon that 17-year-old Natalia Antes has been found safe and thank the public for their assistance in locating the teenager. Original st...
Ronni Chase May 31, 2026
Cumberland County's April Unemployment Rate Down Slightly From March
Cumberland County's April unemployment rate fell slightly to 3.8%, down 0.2% from the March jobless rate of 4.0%. Eighty-nine of Tennessee's 95 counties reported unemployment rates below 5% in April. ...
Ronni Chase May 30, 2026