Category Archives: Local News
First Young Sportsman Deer Hunt Oct. 31 and Nov. 1
The first of two Tennessee young sportsman deer hunts for the 2020-21 season will be held this weekend, Saturday, Oct. 31 and Sunday, Nov. 1. Youth ages 6-16 may participate. Participating youth can u...
Oct 30, 2020
Relief Valves Opened At Lake Holiday
Due to the heavy rains, the relief valves at Lake Holiday have been opened rather than waiting until November 1. They will remain open through the winter.
Oct 29, 2020
FROZEN HEAD STATE PARK NAMED STATE PARK OF THE YEAR
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has recognized Frozen Head State Park in Wartburg as the 2020 State Park of the Year. Other winners included: Norris Dam State Park for ...
Oct 29, 2020
State Sen. Roberts leaves hospital after aneurysm
A Tennessee state senator who suffered an aneurysm earlier this month has left the hospital. Sen. Kerry Roberts has been released from the hospital and will be on bed rest at home for the upcoming day...
Oct 29, 2020
CROSSVILLE POLICE ANNOUNCE TBI STATE ACADEMY GRADUATE
PRESS RELEASE: October 28, 2020 CROSSVILLE, TN – On Friday 10/23/2020, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation held a graduation ceremony at the Tennessee Fire and Codes Academy, located in Bell B...
Oct 29, 2020
TN COVID-19 Case Count For Wednesday, October 28, 2020
The total COVID-19 case count for Tennessee is 254,220 as of Wednesday, October 28, 2020 (up 2,446) including 3,241 deaths (up 34); 1,254 current hospitalizations (down 117) and 224,822 recovered. Per...
Oct 28, 2020
School bus driver, 7-year-old girl killed in Tennessee crash
The Tennessee Highway Patrol says a school bus driver was killed along with a 7-year-old girl after a utility vehicle swerved into their lane. It happened on state Highway 58 in Meigs County in easter...
Oct 28, 2020
High School Football Update
Per TSSAA COVID-19 Restrictions DeKalb County High School has cancelled this Friday night’s game with the Cumberland County High School Jets.
Oct 28, 2020
STANDING STONE STATE PARK UNVEILS RESTORED HISTORIC WPA-BUILT CABINS
Tennessee State Parks officials gathered in Hilham on Tuesday to open 10 fully restored rustic cabins at Standing Stone State Park. The $1.4 million project upgraded cabins constructed by the Works Pr...
Oct 28, 2020
TDEC OPENS NEW VISITORS CENTER AT CUMMINS FALLS STATE PARK
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) officials Tuesday opened a new $2.4 million, 5,400-sq.-ft. visitors center at Cummins Falls State Park just north of Cookeville. The visitor...
Oct 28, 2020