Crossville Chronicle, Crossville, TN

Bowman pleads to theft charge; meth case dropped
A Cumberland County man who pleaded guilty Sept. 25 in Criminal Court to charges of burglary, endangerment and attempt to make methamphetamine pleaded guilty this week to another theft charge.
Man arrested on child sexual exploitation charges
A Crossville man was arrested and charged on a criminal court warrant for aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor and sexual exploitation of a minor charges after authorities were contacted during an undercover operation on the Internet.
Stover takes title in Battle of the Bands
Heather Stover took home the prize in the third annual Stone Memorial High School Battle of the Bands Nov. 7.
Three injured when vehicle strikes pedestrians
An altercation Wednesday afternoon ended with three people transported to Cumberland Medical Center for treatment and three individuals facing assault charges.
Avalon, county take top honors
Participants from around the state of Tennessee gathered at the Country Music Hall of Fame recently to take part in an award ceremony presented by the Tennessee Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence (TCADSV).
VEC closes offices for Thanksgiving
City hears annexation requests for three parcels
Crossville City Council continues to annex property into the city limits at the request of property owners seeking to be in the city.
County pulls out of QSCB loan project
Last month county commissioners approved accepting a $2.68 million Qualified School Bond Authority (QSCB) loan on behalf of the Cumberland County Board of Education.
City calls special meeting for Thursday
Reluctant defendant pleads to murder conspiracy
Heather Brewer almost missed her plea hearing. And when she did appear, the sentencing agreement struck between her attorney and state prosecutors almost fell through because of the mental state of the defendant.
State approves $5 million loan for city’s water harvesting project
Governor Phil Bredesen and Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner Jim Fyke have announced a $5 million low-interest loan for the city of Crossville in Cumberland County.
Budget amendments approved for grants
An amendment to accept a federal drug control grant was approved by the Cumberland County Budget Committee on behalf of General Sessions Judge Larry Warner.
New fire hall approved for city
With the continued growth of the city of Crossville, city council members bit the bullet and approved moving forward with building, equipping and staffing a third fire station.
Plea in rape case nets 15-year sentence
Two Cumberland County men pleaded guilty in Criminal Court recently to sex-related offenses in cases where victims and/or their families agreed to the settlements as the best way to resolve those cases.
63 youngsters go school shopping with law enforcement
The Frank Clement Lodge No. 38 of the Fraternal Order of Police, consisting of Crossville and Cumberland County police officers, recently completed a Shop with Cops program.
Rescue Squad takes first place in state competition
The Cumberland County Rescue Squad finished first in the 54th annual Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads in October at Pigeon Forge.
Recycling Center closed Thanksgiving
MADD vigil set for Nov. 22
On Sunday, Nov. 22, MADD Upper Cumberland and the 13th Judicial District Attorney General's Office will hold their 17th annual Candlelight Vigil of Remembrance and Hope.
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Road construction projects continue
City frustrated over Caryonah Dam repairs
Crossville City Council members expressed extreme frustration over recent actions by the water quality department of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) threatening fines concerning the partial failure of the Caryonah Dam and the city's ongoing efforts to correct the problem.
Resident smacks home intruder in the face
A Lake Tansi area man was surprised to find someone breaking into his home but not as surprised as the intruder who was met with a fist to the face.
Woman not guilty in flashlight assault
A Sparta woman contended all along she was simply defending herself from an invader who walked uninvited into the mobile home she shared with her boyfriend at the time. This week a Cumberland County jury agreed.
Community honors veterans
Hundreds braved the cold winds Wednesday to pay tribute to veterans of all wars and honor those who have served our country.

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