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New Law Requires TN Coaches To Have Specialized Emergency Medical Training, Background Checks
A new law in Tennessee requires coaches to get medical training so they are prepared if their athletes experience an emergency situation. Tennessee coaches must now have specialized training in sudden...
Ronni Chase Aug 08, 2023
VEC Electric Grid Significantly Damaged In Monday's Storms
VEC says Monday's powerful storms caused significant damaged to its Electric Grid. The Cooperative requested mutual aid to speed the repair work. At the peak of the storm Monday, VEC had more than 20,...
Aug 08, 2023
Monday's Storms Leave Thousands Without Power, VEC Reports Widespread Damage
Thousands were left without power for several hours in Middle and East Tennessee Monday after strong storms moved through the area. The lights went out in Cumberland County around lunchtime. Emergency...
Aug 07, 2023
Cumberland County Commission Meets In Special Call Session Monday, August 14, 2023
The Cumberland County Commission will meet in Special Call Session on Monday, August 14, 2023. The meeting is immediately following the Public Hearing that begins at 4:30 pm. It will be held in the Cu...
Aug 07, 2023
TWRA Leasing Fields for 2023 Dove Season, Season Starts September 1
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is seeking fields to lease for the upcoming 2023 dove season. The first segment of dove season opens at noon on Friday, Sept. 1. Landowners can earn up to $4,00...
Aug 07, 2023
Trees Fall On School Bus In Rhea County Monday, No Injuries
As strong storms moved through Rhea County Monday afternoon (8/7/2023), trees fell on school bus #48. There were no reports of injuries. The Rhea County School District also reported that the bus radi...
Aug 07, 2023
Remains Of Missing Cookeville Man Found In Kentucky
The remains of a missing Cookeville man have been discovered in Kentucky. According to a Press Release from the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, on Monday, August 7, 2023, Detective Lieutenant Adrienne...
Aug 07, 2023
Crossville Police Charge Man Found Lying In Middle Of Hwy 70 East
Crossville Police charged a man found lying in the middle of Highway 70 East early Saturday morning. According to Officer Jacob Zimmerman's report, shortly after 3am while on routine patrol, Officer Z...
Aug 07, 2023
Crossville/Cumberland County EMA Reports Widespread Damage From Storms
Aug 07, 2023
Two Cumberland County High Schools Received Gold Awards At The THSO Tennessee Lifesavers Conference
Last week, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) announced the award recipients from its 35th Annual Tennessee Lifesavers Conference on Wednesday, August 2, through Friday, August 4. Agencies and...
Aug 07, 2023