A semi-truck driver suffered minor injuries late Saturday night after crashing his big rig into an overpass support pillar in Putnam County. It happened around 11pm on I-40 near Exit 273. The Putnam County Fire Department said the truck's fuel tank was compromised and leaking fuel into a nearby ditch. Firefighters i...

The Algood Police Police Department has issued a Wildlife Alert after a black bear was spotted in Putnam County near Dogwood Lane and Phillips Cemetery Road. The bear has been seen going through trash and moving through nearby neighborhoods. At this time, the bear has not displayed aggressive behavior. However, for yo...

Stone Memorial High School is welcoming home Stone Boston who has been named as the new Head Boys Soccer Coach. Boston began his soccer career at SMHS and graduated Class of 2020. He has been dedicated to coaching ever since. Among his many achievements Boston served as Assistant Men's Soccer Coach at Cookeville High...

Cumberland County High School has announced that four educators are retiring this year. They are: Mr. Mike DiBiccaro, who is retiring from his second career. He served our country in the US Navy and then served our county by teaching many years and many students! Mr. Roger Dixon, who is retiring after many years in ed...

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Tennessee Driver Services are warning Tennesseans about a new scam involving fraudulent text messages. These messages are NOT from the Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security or Driver Services. Stay vigilant and don't click suspicious links or provide personal inf...

Ninth District Attorney General Russell Johnson reports that 32-year-old Ashley Rae Jones, of Cumberland County, has been indicted by the Loudon County Grand Jury for the criminally negligent homicide of a 17-year-old male from Lenoir City, along with other traffic violations. The wreck occurred eastbound on I-40 a sh...

After defeating Georgia, the Tennessee Lady Vols are headed to the Women's College World Series next Thursday in Oklahoma City. It's the third time the Lady Vols Softball team has traveled to the series in the last four seasons.