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USDA Approves SNAP Food-Choice Waiver for Tennessee
On Wednesday (Dec. 10, 2025), the USDA announced the approval of SNAP food-choice waivers for Tennessee and five other states. The waivers will amend the statutory definition of "food for purchase" under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beginning in 2026. Tennessee req...
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Speaker Sexton Appoints Mayor Allen Foster to Tennessee Tech University Board of Trustees
Press Release: NASHVILLE - Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton has appointed Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster to the Tennessee Technological University Board of Trustees. His term begins immediately and extends through June 30, 2031. A lifelong Tennessean, Mayor Foster has a long and meaningf...
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Cumberland County Schools Adult Lunch Prices Increase in January 2026
Director of Schools Dr. Rebecca Farley has announced that the New Year will see a price hike for adult school lunch. Based on a recent audit of Cumberland County's nutrition program, the Tennessee Department of Education determined adult lunch prices were too low. Cumberland County Schools has no...
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Crossville City Council rescinded previous motion for EMS referendum
The Crossville City Council fell one vote short Tuesday night in an effort to bypass state laws that prohibit a referendum on the issue of a city operated ambulance service. While Mayor Crawford and two others voted to petition the state for a special exception, Council members Turner and Fox voted ...
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Peyton Adams named December Student of the Month
Crossville Mayor RJ Crawford presented Peyton Adams with the Student of the Month plaque for December. Mayor Crawford said, "Peyton is a very caring student and she frequently searches for ways to assist both her teachers and fellow classmates."
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National Guard Sgt. Andrew Wolfe making 'amazing' progress after being shot in the head in deadly DC ambush: Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks during an event at Mount Airy Casino Resort on December 9, 2025 in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania. Trump discussed his administration's economic agenda and its efforts to lower the cost of living. (Photo by Alex...
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FBI adds true crime TV producer accused of posing as an heiress to most wanted list
Mary Carole McDonnell, the former head of a California company that produced true crime TV shows has been added to the FBI's Most Wanted list, years after being charged with portraying herself as an heiress to get millions of dollars from lenders. FBI....
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Man struck, killed by snowplow at Minneapolis-Saint Paul airport
Signage outside Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is caked in snow after a blizzard struck overnight on November 27, 2019 in Bloomington, Minnesota. Stephen Maturen/Getty Images(MINNEAPOLIS) -- A 47-year-old man was struck and killed by a snow...
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