Local News
Multi -Vehicle Crash on Hwy 111 in White County Kills Four People
Four people were killed in a three-vehicle crash on Highway 111 in White County late Monday afternoon (9/15/2025). It happened around 5:30pm and 18 people were involved. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter reported there were 17 patients and the accident closed down Hwy 111 in both directions for seve...
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Gov. Lee, President Trump Meet in Oval Office to Discuss Strategic Mission to Address Crime in Memphis
On Monday (9/15/2025), Tennessee Governor Bill Lee joined President Donald J. Trump inside the Oval Office for the signing of a Presidential Memorandum to establish the Memphis Safe Task Force, and to request that President Trump grant activation of the Tennessee National Guard under Title 32 orders...
9h ago
Nancy Hyder Wins This Year's CCHS Hall of Fame
During special recognitions at Monday night's Cumberland County Commission meeting, CCHS Principal Dr. Cassie Warner announced that longtime local educator and 2nd District Commissioner Nancy Hyder has been named as the winner of this year's Cumberland County High School Hall of Fame. CCHS said, &q...
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County passes resolution expressing opposition to city EMS
Cumberland County Commissioners, in a unanimous vote, approved a resolution opposing a move by the City of Crossville to set up and operate a separate ambulance service for city residents. County commissioners are concerned that a second service for the city could disrupt county operations and could...
10h ago
Crossvile Man Tracks Down Stolen Phone, Suspect Arrested
A Crossville man who left his iPhone 11 in the Walmart restroom was able to track it down to the Cumberland Medical Center ER where he confronted 34-year-old Michael Adam Howard. The victim stated Howard denied taking the phone but eventually gave it back. Police made contact with Mr. Howard and p...
10h ago