Category Archives: Local News
Tennessee Senate OKs bill to limit coronavirus liability
The Tennessee Senate has advanced legislation that would provide nursing homes, grocery stores and other businesses sweeping protections from coronavirus lawsuits. The measure is similar to the growin...
Ciphertek Systems Jun 12, 2020
Eligible Voters May Request Absentee Ballots
Eligible Cumberland County voters may request ballots to vote absentee by-mail for the August 6, 2020 State and Federal Primary and County General Election. Tennessee state law provides numerous ways ...
Ciphertek Systems Jun 12, 2020
Bill would prohibit destroying records sought by public
Tennessee officials would be prohibited from destroying public records that were being sought by the public under a proposal gaining traction inside the GOP-dominant Statehouse. Senate lawmakers unani...
Ciphertek Systems Jun 12, 2020
Judge: 'Shame' on state for shirking mail voting order
A judge has told state officials “shame on you” for not following her order on a vote-by mail-option for all Tennessee voters during the coronavirus pandemic. Davidson County Chancellor El...
Ciphertek Systems Jun 12, 2020
Over 21,000 New Unemployment Claims Filed Last Week In TN
More than 21,000 new claims for unemployment benefits were filed in Tennessee last week, bringing the total number of jobless people who have sought government payouts during the new coronavirus outbr...
Ciphertek Systems Jun 12, 2020
TN COVID-19 Case Count For June 11, 2020
The confirmed COVID-19 case count for Tennessee is now 28,340 as of June 11, 2020 (up 471 from Wednesday) including 441 deaths (up 5) 2,011 hospitalizations (up 21) and 18,922 recovered (up 406). Cumb...
Ciphertek Systems Jun 11, 2020
TN COVID-19 Case Count For June 10, 2020
The confirmed COVID-19 case count for Tennessee is now 27,869 as of June 10, 2020 (up 294) including 436 deaths (up 1), 1,990 hospitalizations (up 16) and 18,516 recovered Up 503).Cumberland County CO...
Ciphertek Systems Jun 11, 2020
No Injuries In I-40 Crash In Cumberland County Wednesday Morning
A truck driver trying to avoid a deer ended up crashing his rig on I-40 in Cumberland County. It happened just before 6 a.m. Wednesday at the 334 westbound mile marker. According to the THP, 58-year-o...
Ciphertek Systems Jun 11, 2020
Tennessee to allow some visitors at long-term care centers
Tennessee officials will soon start allowing some visitors at long-term care centers that meet certain criteria. On Wednesday, Gov. Bill Lee’s office said the visitation options will be availabl...
Ciphertek Systems Jun 11, 2020
CCFD Awarded MTNG Grant
Press Release: The Cumberland County Fire Department was recently awarded a $1,600 grant from Middle Tennessee Natural Gas Utility District’s Project Hometown Help Program.The Cumberland County ...
Ciphertek Systems Jun 11, 2020