Stanton

Cathy Sims, a 19-year employee of the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), was killed in a train collision in Haywood County while attempting to clear tracks. The incident occurred at a railroad crossing on State Route 179 in Stanton, and TDOT reported she is the 114th employee to die on duty since 1948. Governor Bill Lee and U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn expressed condolences, and the Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that flags at the State Capitol will be lowered in honor of TDOT worker Cathy Sims, who was killed when a CSX train struck her vehicle at a railroad crossing in Stanton. The Tennessee Highway Patrol and CSX Railroad are investigating the incident.

Orange County homicide investigators have released new surveillance video and an image of a vehicle linked to a fatal shooting in Stanton, which remains unsolved. The incident occurred on December 20, 2024, at approximately 4:20 p.m. on Court Street, north of Orangewood Avenue.

A mother and daughter were struck and killed by a speeding driver in Stanton, Orange County, on June 1 at the intersection of Magnolia and Cerritos avenues. The victims were Gabriela Cruz, 34, and Amadelia Cruz, 65, who were walking near Gabby’s apartment complex when the incident occurred.

Two women, identified as a mother and her adult daughter, were struck and killed by a car in the Stanton area of Orange County.

Two women were killed after being struck by a car in the Stanton area of Orange County. The incident occurred in the Stanton region, resulting in their deaths.

Two women were struck and killed by a BMW driver at the intersection of Magnolia and Cerritos avenues in Stanton, Orange County, on Monday night. Multiple 911 calls reported the incident around 9 p.m., and an investigation is ongoing.

Stanton, a city of about 40,000 residents in Orange County, is described as a regional afterthought that typically gains attention only during crises. The article highlights the community's resilience amid a chemical crisis, despite being overlooked.

Stanton, a city in Orange County with approximately 40,000 residents, is often overlooked and only gains media attention during crises like the current chemical emergency. The article highlights its status as a regional afterthought despite the ongoing situation.

Evacuation orders have been issued in multiple Orange County cities due to a chemical tank crisis. The situation remains unresolved, highlighting the complexity of addressing the issue.

Orange County fire crews are battling a three-alarm fire in Stanton that originated in detached garages and spread to an apartment complex. Residents were evacuated, and no injuries have been reported.