Category Archives: Local News
Former Putnam County Minister Pleads Guilty To Felony Sex Charges Involving A Minor
A former Putnam County church minister has pleaded guilty to two felony sex charges involving a minor. Phillip Carlen Loftis, age 53, has entered a guilty plea to Solicitation of Sexual Exploitation o...
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Peg Broadcasting Sports
A former Putnam County church minister has pleaded guilty to two felony sex charges involving a minor. Phillip Carlen Loftis, age 53, has entered a guilty plea to Solicitation of Sexual Exploitation o...
Ciphertek Systems Jun 03, 2020
Council approves first reading of budget and tax rate
In the first in-person meeting in two months, the Crossville City Council approved, in title only, the first reading of the 2020-21 budget and tax rate. The $17.7 million General Fund is $2.3 million ...
Ciphertek Systems Jun 03, 2020
Vol Legend Johnny Majors passes away at age 85
All-American Vol and former Tennessee head football coach Johnny majors has passed away at the age of 85. Majors began playing for the University Of Tennessee in 1953 and was named SEC Player of the Y...
Ciphertek Systems Jun 03, 2020
Crossville Police Thank Community For Support
PRESS RELEASE: CROSSVILLE, TN – The City of Crossville Police Department would like to take a moment to thank the citizens of Crossville and Cumberland County, TN for their compassion, caring an...
Ciphertek Systems Jun 03, 2020
NASCAR Returns to Nashville in 2021
News broke last night that NASCAR has reached an agreement that they will race an Cup Series race at Nashville Superspeedway. The track opened up in 2001 hosting Truck’s and Xfinity races but ne...
Ciphertek Systems Jun 03, 2020
NEITHER Crossville Fire Dept. Nor Chief Turner Will Call Requesting Money
Chief Mike Turner of the Crossville Fire Department is warning area residents about a new phone scam that is going around. This scam consists of subjects calling residents and falsely stating that the...
Ciphertek Systems Jun 03, 2020
Tennesseans Are Now Able to Use SNAP Benefits to Buy Food Online at Walmart and Amazon
Tennesseans who utilize the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are now allowed to use the benefits to buy food online though Amazon and Walmart. The USDA has additionally announced plans...
Ciphertek Systems Jun 03, 2020
2020 Governor's Environmental Stewardship Award Winners Announced
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Division of Forestry in Cumberland County has been named the winner of the Agriculture and Forestry category of the 2020 Governor’s Environmental Steward...
Ciphertek Systems Jun 03, 2020
$200 Million Available for Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Lt. Gov. Randy McNally, House Speaker Cameron Sexton, and the Financial Stimulus Accountability Group announced a new relief program for Tennessee businesses affected by t...
Ciphertek Systems Jun 03, 2020