Homelessness: Overall Numbers Steady, Young Rising
While the number of homeless across the Upper Cumberland remained consistent over the last year, homelessness among young adults has risen. Homeless Programs Advocate Vivian Walker said the total number of homeless people surveyed in the January around 600, similar to last year’s results. “We’re seeing, probably the biggest thing, is there’s a huge increase, […]
Fentress Road Work To Help Morgan County Commuters
The Fentress County Highway Department is preparing for a nearly five mile resurfacing project. Road Supervisor Joey Reagan said Gatewood Ford Road will be blacktopped after more than 25 years without improvements. Reagan said this road is important to commuters going back and forth from Morgan County. “A lot of our people in Fentress County […]
Crews Investigating Possible Airplane Crash Near Rockwood Airport
Multiple law enforcement agencies are investigating a possible plane crash near the Rockwood Airport in Roane County. According to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department, first responders were alerted Tuesday morning of a single engine plane that reportedly crashed. Search areas have been narrowed to the airport from Old 28 Highway and possibly Morgan County. As […]
