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Public Invited to Cumberland County Fire & Rescue Fire/Life Safety Preparedness Presentation Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6pm at Community Complex
Cumberland County Fire & Rescue invites the public to a Fire/Life Safety Preparedness Presentation on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6pm at the Community Complex. This will be a short informative presentation about different alarms, life safety skills and different programs for resources and informa...
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Cumberland County Rallies to Raise Record-Setting Funds Larry V. Sherrill Memorial Scholarship
Roane State Press Release: The Cumberland County community stepped up to honor one of its own, funding a new Roane State Foundation scholarship for aspiring criminal justice students in memory of the late Larry V. Sherrill. In just 16 days, a whirlwind of support garnered more than $25,000 in donati...
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Tennessee March Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 3.6%
Unemployment in Tennessee held steady at 3.6% in March, and again, remains below the national unemployment rate, according to new data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was also 3.6% a month ago. A year ago, it was 3.5%....
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Eleven Indicted on State Charges in Theft Conspiracy Case Involving Knox County Sheriff's Office Personnel
TBI Press Release by Leslie Earhart KNOX COUNTY - A joint investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of several current and former employees of the Knox County Sheriff's Office. Last year, TBI agen...
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Health and Safety Standards Board Meets Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 1pm at Cumberland County Courthouse
The Health and Safety Standards Board will be meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 1 pm in the small courtroom on the third floor of the courthouse. AGENDA a) Call to Order b) Approval of Minutes c) Opportunity for Public Comment d) Updates: 268 and 299 Daymon Circle Tresa Street e) Old/New Busines...
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There are going to be more shark sightings in the coming months, scientists say
Spinner shark on the bottom of the ocean close to Male / Maldives (Cavan Images / Henn Photography/Getty Images)(NEW YORK) -- Warming waters are attracting more swimmers and sharks alike to the Eastern seaboard -- creating the perfect recipe for an inc...
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Tourist charged after allegedly throwing rock at endangered seal in Hawaii
Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk, 38, has been charged with harassing and attempting to harass an endangered Hawaiian monk seal by throwing a large rock at the seal's head. (U.S. Attorneys Office/District of Hawaii)(MAUI, Hawaii) -- A tourist on vacation i...
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Pennsylvania man charged with making terroristic threats against Democratic state lawmakers
A view of the dome of the Pennsylvania State Capitol. (Paul Weaver/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)(LEBANON, Pa.) -- A Pennsylvania man who allegedly had a "hit list" and threatened to shoot Democratic state legislators in online posts has bee...
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