Author Archives: Ronni Chase

Two new laws in Tennessee tighten controls on digital access for minors include The Protecting Children from Social Media Act (HB 1891) which mandates that social media platforms obtain parental conse...

A new law pertaining to repeat domestic violent offenders goes into effect on January 1st (2026). Named for Robertson County Deputy Savanna Puckett, who was killed by her ex-boyfriend, Savanna's Law (...

Several laws take effect January 1st in Tennessee to modernize ID requirements for alcohol purchases, protect renters and improve healthcare benefits. Under SB 2129, grocery stores, but not bars or re...

In 2026, Tennessee Senate Bill 1798 requires bartenders to undergo a minimum of 3.5 hours of training on identifying and intervening in sexual assault and human trafficking. Under the new law that goe...

The Tennessee Highway Patrol will conduct a Sobriety Checkpoint on Highway 62 at Highway 116 in Morgan County on Friday, December 26th. Law enforcement across the state are on the lookout for impaired...

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has awarded Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail State Park as its Park of the Year. The park has made significant progress in protecting a...

The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office recognized some outstanding team members at their annual Christmas Party. Sgt. Elijah Tollett - Deputy of the Year Sgt. John Hunt - Correction Officer of the Yea...

The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office congratulates Deputy James Curry for his successful graduation from the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy. The Sheriff's Office says Deputy Curry has sh...

The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office has announced the retirement of Cpl. Jeff Fitzgerald after many years of dedicated and faithful service. Cpl. Fitzgerald was one of the original SROs under Sheri...

The Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways during the Christmas/New Year's travel period, from 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, December ...