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Charges Pending After Driver Wrecks on Highway 68 in Cumberland County
A 23-year-old driver was injured and now faces charges after crashing his 2008 Dodge Avenger on Highway 68 in Cumberland County. It happened around 1pm Wednesday (11/15/23). According to the THP, Step...
Nov 16, 2023
Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested in Putnam County on Wednesday
A North Carolina man wanted for the Armed Robbery of a Dollar General store in Cookeville and a bank robbery in Jackson County was arrested Wednesday (11/15/23) in Baxter, Tennessee. According to the ...
Nov 15, 2023
Renegade Mountain Fire 100% Contained Wednesday Night, Residents on Renegade and Godsey Road Allowed to Return Home
After fighting the Renegade Mountain wildfire since just before 10am Wednesday (11/15/23), crews from Cumberland County Fire, Crossville Fire and State Forestry achieved 100 percent containment of the...
Nov 15, 2023
Monteagle Man Charged With Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
A Grundy County man has charged with the sexual exploitation of an underage female. According to the TBI, detectives with the Monteagle Police Department contacted them on November 13th after learning...
Nov 15, 2023
Renegade Mountain Fire Shelter Update! Crab Orchard Christian Church Sole Shelter for Affected Residents
CCCEMA Renegade Mtn. shelter update: The Crab Orchard Christian Church 217 Wheeler Ln will now be the Sole shelter for residents affected by the fire. The American Red Cross has been activated and are...
Nov 15, 2023
CCCEMA Release Statement on Renegade Mountain Fires
The Crossville/Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency says emergency crews are working a fire with multiple structures involved on Renegade Mountain. Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area. T...
Nov 15, 2023
Portions of Renegade Mountain in Crab Orchard Evacuated Due to Structure and Woods Fires
11/15/23 10:41am Portions of Renegade Mountain in Crab Orchard, TN are reportedly being evacuated due to structure and woods fires. Residents who remain may be without electricity and water while fire...
Nov 15, 2023
AAA: 1.3 Million Tennesseans Will Travel 50 Miles or More for Thanksgiving
AAA projects 49.1 million Americans will get behind the wheel for the Thanksgiving holiday, an increase of 1.7% compared to 2022. AAA says over 1.3 million Tennesseans will travel 50 miles or more for...
Nov 15, 2023
#7 Tennessee Surpasses Wofford, 82-61
The Tennessee Volunteers are ranked 7th in the nation in Men's basketball this week and they tried to uphold that ranking as they played host to the Wofford Terriers. After a shaky first half Tennesse...
Paxton Elmore Nov 15, 2023
Changes Coming to Chattanooga's Riverfront, Artwork to be Removed Due to Safety Concerns
Chattanooga's Riverfront will soon look different. The Chattanooga City Council has voted to remove the light pillars on the pier due to safety concerns. The lights were erected almost 20 years ago as...
Nov 15, 2023