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Sales tax revenue ahead of budget for Cumberland County
The county financials remain ahead of budget according to Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster. Sales tax is ahead of budget year to date after two months by $226,000. Hotel/Motel revenue is at $132,2...
Ronni Chase Sep 20, 2021
Seven Men Arrested, Charged In Cookeville Human Trafficking Operation
Seven men face felony charges following an undercover operation aimed at addressing human trafficking in Cookeville. Authorities placed several decoy advertisements on websites known to be linked to p...
Ronni Chase Sep 20, 2021
Rate the Plates: Gov. Lee Invites Tennesseans to Pick New License Plate Design
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is inviting Tennesseans to "Rate the Plates" and help choose the state's next standard license plate by selecting their favorite design at tn.gov/ratetheplates. Per Tenness...
Ronni Chase Sep 20, 2021
Cumberland County's COVID Deaths Rise By 7 To 184
Cumberland County's COVID deaths rose by 7 over the weekend to 184 on Monday, September 20, 2021. Active cases grew by 80 to 798. Positive cases increased by 176 for a total of 10,190. Statewide, the ...
Ronni Chase Sep 20, 2021
Tennessee National Guard assisting 32 Medical Facilities combat COVID-19
The Tennessee National Guard has begun supporting ten additional medical centers throughout Tennessee as they continue to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing the Guard's total support to 32 medical ...
Ronni Chase Sep 20, 2021
AAA: TN Gas Price Average Holds Steady
The Tennessee gas price average held steady over last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average remains $2.89 which is two cents more than one month ago and nearly 95 cents more than one year ago. Tenness...
Ronni Chase Sep 20, 2021
Historic Sites In Morgan And Rhea Counties Among 26 Grant Recipients
Historic sites in Morgan and Rhea counties have been named recipients of Tennessee Historic Development Grants. The Morgan County Tourism Alliances has been awarded $69,000 to rehabilitate the Tanner ...
Ronni Chase Sep 19, 2021
TFWC Votes to Changes Licenses to 365-Day Duration and Important Updates Given
The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission (TFWC) approved changing licenses to 365-day duration instead of expiring at the end of February each year at its September meeting. The new rule will go int...
Ronni Chase Sep 19, 2021
High School Football
The Stone Memorial High School Panthers played the Upperman High School Bees in a Region match-up at Tennessee Tech Friday night. SMHS enjoyed a 9 to 6 lead early in the game, but fell to the Bees 27-...
Sep 17, 2021
Cumberland County's COVID Deaths Up 2; Toll Now 177
Cumberland County's COVID deaths rose by 2 on Friday, September 17, 2021, bringing the toll to 177. Positive cases went up by 108 for a total of 10,014. Active cases increased by 26 to 718 on Friday. ...
Ronni Chase Sep 17, 2021