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Cumberland County Schools Open 2 Hours Late Thursday, January 29, 2026
Cumberland County schools will be open on a 2-hour delay on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Drivers will use their own discretion. Fentress County Schools CLOSED Thursday, January 29, 2026 Overton County ...
Ronni Chase Jan 28, 2026
TBI and Roane County Sheriff's Office Investigate Ten Mile Murder, Knox County Man Arrested
A TBI investigation with assistance from the Roane County Sheriff's Office, has resulted in a Knox County man being charged with first degree murder. On Tuesday (January 27, 2026), TBI agents began in...
Ronni Chase Jan 28, 2026
THP Still Urging Drivers to Remain Cautions in Freezing Weather
Road conditions are improving across parts of Tennessee, however the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) is still urging drivers to remain cautious as freezing temperatures can cause ice, downed trees, and...
Ronni Chase Jan 27, 2026
Kirby Evans Joins Cumberland County Sheriff's Office Patrol Division
The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office welcomes Kirby Evans who will be assigned to the Patrol Division. The Sheriff's Office says Deputy Evans comes from Corpus Christi, Texas and brings an extensive...
Ronni Chase Jan 27, 2026
SMHS Basketball Games Cancelled
The Stone Memorial High School basketball games scheduled for Tuesday (1/27) at York Institute have been cancelled. A tentative make-up date is set for February 14th.
Randel Trevena Jan 27, 2026
Five Winter-Related Deaths Confirmed in Tennessee
On Monday, the Tennessee Department of Health confirmed five weather-related fatalities; one in Crockett County, two in Davidson County, one in Haywood County, and one in Obion County. The Crockett Co...
Ronni Chase Jan 26, 2026
THP Mourns Loss of Retired Colonel Tracy Trott
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is mourning the loss of Retired Colonel Tracy Trott, who passed away following a short illness. Trott served 40 years with the THP, his last eight as colonel. He retired i...
Ronni Chase Jan 26, 2026
Lissa Wattenbarger Joins Cumberland County Sheriff's Office
The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office has announced that Lissa Wattenbarger will be serving in the Corrections Division. The Sheriff's Office looks forward to the dedication and professionalism she b...
Ronni Chase Jan 26, 2026
UPDATE: CANCELLED! Planned Power Outage for Lantana and Crab Orchard Substations CANCELLED Tuesday, January 27, 2026
UPDATE: VEC cancelled the planned power outage. Crews were able to move the tree off a main transmission line without shutting off the electricty. Original story: Volunteer Energy Cooperative has sche...
Ronni Chase Jan 26, 2026
CCHS Basketball Games Cancelled
The CCHS basketball games vs. Coalfield scheduled for Monday (1/26) have been cancelled. They hope to reschedule these at a later date.
Randel Trevena Jan 26, 2026