The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) has marked a pivotal next step in the state's TN Direct Admissions pilot by sending more than 45,000 personalized college admission letters-signed by Governor Bill Lee-to eligible Tennessee high school seniors in the Class of 2026. Announced earlier this year, Tennessee'...

The City of Crossville recently celebrated the dedication and hard work of its employees. They were recognized for their years of service and the contributions they make to the community. Recipients of 25 Years of Service Awards are: Delores Turner, Jeff Johnson, Billy Poore, Jason Threet, Suzanne Boyer and David Smith...

The City of Crossville is thanking everyone involved in this year's Christmas Parade! Participants, staff, volunteers and attendees are very much appreciated. Here is the complete list of category winners: - Schools: TCAT - Small Business: Morgan Enterprises - Large Business: 302 World Wide Equipment - Religious: Old F...

Graveside services for Lawrence Gordon Houston, 64, of Crossville will be held at Big Lick Cemetery on Friday, December 19 at 2 pm. Lawrence is survived by his wife Sandra Kay Wyatt Houston; his sisters Lisa (Lowell) Wood and Laura (Ray) Simmons; his brother Scott (Carlotta) Houston; his daughters Terri Leigh (Dwane) G...

Brian Walshe during the murder trial of Ana Walshe on December 9, 2025. Suzanne Kreiter/The Boston Globe via Getty Images(DEDHAM, Mass.) -- Brian Walshe, a Massachusetts man accused of killing and dismembering his wife, the mother of their three childr...

Press release: The Frank Clement O'Brien Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #38 has recognized Officer Nikolas Brendel as the Officer of the Year for 2025. Officer Brendel has been employed by the Fairfield Glade Police Department since 2023. Officer Brendel continues to put the community wants and needs to the forefront...

The application period for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) 2026 Spring Turkey Quota Hunts will be open Dec. 17 through Jan. 7, 2026. Applications can be submitted online at gooutdoorstennessee.com, through the TWRA On The Go mobile app, at TWRA regional offices, or at any TWRA license agent.

Rob Reiner speaks onstage at the screening of 'Misery' during the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 25, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for TCM)(LOS ANGELES) -- Director Rob Reiner&nbs...

No services have been scheduled for Chad A. Blair, 50, of Crossville. Chad is survived by his mother Debra (Jerry) Barnswell, his father Frank Blair, his brother Neal Blair, his niece Chelsea Hennessee Glandon, and his nephew Layton Jones. Bilbrey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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