Tibbs Turns Adversity To Leadership For CCHS Flag Football
For Cumberland County High School flag football player Jazmine Tibbs, the path to the flag football field has not been a straight line, but it is one defined by resilience, adaptability, and growth. Tibbs did not begin her high school career in flag football. Instead, Tibbs said she built her foundation across multiple sports, guided […]
Cumberland Sheriff Warns Of Rising Online Child Predators
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office warning parents to be on high alert following a significant rise in online predators targeting local children through social media and gaming platforms. Investigator Sarah Smith said the department is currently managing a heavy influx of cases involving the exploitation of minors. The sheriff’s office reported that the frequency of […]
Authorities Identify Missing Crossville Man In White County
Authorities identified skeletal remains found in the DeRossett community of White County as Michael Andrew Feustel of Crossville. District Attorney General Bryant C. Dunaway said in a press release that the remains were discovered in a wooded area along Crossville Highway near Bon Air on April 5. The investigation began after a local resident found […]
Aubrey Vickers Helps Lead Lady Jets Flag Football Forward
From the very beginning, Cumberland County flag football athlete Aubrey Vickers said she knew she wanted to be part of something new. When flag football was first introduced at Cumberland County High School in the fall of 2024, Vickers said she did not hesitate. She was in the room for the Lady Jets’ first meeting […]
Cumberland Elections Recovering After Fire, Voting Locale Set
Cumberland County Officials are working to recover after a fire last week caused significant damage to the Cumberland County Election Commission office. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined. Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster said the election commission is currently setting up a temporary office located at the former Lansford Kawasaki building […]
Cumberland Veterans Reflect On Price Of Freedom Saturday
Local Vietnam veterans will gather in downtown Crossville Saturday to honor National Vietnam War Veterans Day and share their personal reflections on the cost of freedom. Cumberland Plateau Chapter 1015 Vietnam Veterans of America President Jim Snyder helped organize the event at Veterans Memorial Park. The gathering coincides with the 250th anniversary year of the […]
From Nintendo To Team Captain: Phipps Leads Jets E-Sports
At Cumberland County High School, esports is still a growing program, but for Ethan Phipps, it has already become something much bigger than just playing video games. From the moment he first picked up a controller, Phipps was hooked. Phipps said his dad got him into playing Super Mario Brothers 3, along with other Nintendo […]
Town Hall Offers Vital Support For Cumberland Veterans
An upcoming Cumberland County town hall aims to connect local veterans and their caregivers with essential benefits and support services they may not know exist. Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1015 President Sherri Teepen organized the event to address the gap in knowledge regarding available resources for military families. The gathering Wednesday will […]
Family, Friendships Fuel Jets’ Azzani In Senior Season
For Cumberland County Jets senior Nicolo Azzani, soccer has never just been a sport. It has been part of his family and his identity for as long as he can remember. Now entering his 13th year playing the game, Azzani said he has grown from a local recreation player into one of the Jets’ most […]
Cumberland’s Virgil Smith Road Closing For Road Work
Virgil Smith Road in Cumberland County will close for a week beginning Monday for the installation of a concrete pipe. The closure is part of the ongoing State Route 28 improvement project stretching from north of Interstate 40 to near Potato Farm Road. Traffic will be detoured at Fredonia Road while crews complete the infrastructure […]
