Local News
Former Scott County Detective Indicted in Fire Investigation
A TBI investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Scott County detective on charges related to insurance fraud involving a vehicle fire in December 2024. The investigation revealed that the vehicle's owner, 43-year-old Daniel Garrett, was the individual responsible for starting the fire. At the time of th...
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Roane County Jury Convicts Traythan Edwards of Aggravated Kidnapping, Domestic Assault, Assault and Theft
A Roane County jury has convicted 25-year-old Traythan Edwards on several charges for astemming from an incident that occurred on Christamas Eve of 2022 in Rockwood. Edwards reportedly returned home that morning and assaulted the mother of his child and held her captive for over an hour before she was able to escape. ...
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Cumberland County Sheriff's Office Warns Community About Increasing Scams
The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office has seen an increase in scams targeting our community. The Sheriff's Office offers the following advice to protect yourself: Do NOT click links in unsolicited emails or private messages Do NOT trust phone numbers sent to you Do NOT use Bitcoin ATM machines for any requested paymen...
6h ago
Infant Found Deceased in Monterey After Being Left in Vehicle
A 7-month old infant was found deceased in a vehicle in at the Monterey Library on Wednesday (4/15/2026). The Monterey Police Department and Putnam County Sheriff's Office responded around 4pm and believe the baby may have been left in the vehicle for hours with the engine turned off and the windows rolled up. The inv...
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