Author Archives: Ronni Chase
2.4 Magnitude Earthquake in Middle Tennessee Sunday Morning
The United States Geological Survey reported a 2.4 magnitude earthquake southwest of Park City in Middle Tennessee early Sunday morning (June 22, 2025) near the Alabama border. It happened shortly aft...
Ronni Chase Jun 23, 2025
TDOT Working to Reopen I-40 Near North Carolina Border by July 3rd
The Tennessee Department of Transportation says crews are working to reopen a stretch of I-40 near the North Carolina border on or before July 3rd. The area was shut down on June 18 by flooding and ro...
Ronni Chase Jun 23, 2025
White County Sheriff's Office Expands Capabilities with FAA-Certified Drone Program
The White County Sheriff's Office is proud to announce that Major John Meadows and Lieutenant James Blankenship have successfully completed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 Commercia...
Ronni Chase Jun 23, 2025
Drive-By Shooting Leads to Arrest in Putnam County
One person was arrested following a drive-by shooting in Putnam County over the weekend. On Sunday (June 22, 2025) at approximately 1:20 pm, Putnam County Sheriff's Deputy Dustin Cravens was dispatche...
Ronni Chase Jun 23, 2025
Deputy Critically Injured in Knox County Attack, Suspect in Custody
A Knox County deputy remains in critical condition following a violent attack Saturday night in Powell. Deputies responded to a reported shooting on Stanley Road around 10 p.m. Deputy Dalton Swanger w...
Ronni Chase Jun 22, 2025
Robert Lynn Eldridge Captured in Putnam County
On Friday, June 20th Sheriff Eddie Farris and the Putnam County Sheriff's Office thanked the public for their assistance in helping them locate and capture 55-year-old Robert Lynn Eldridge. On June 4t...
Ronni Chase Jun 21, 2025
Cumberland County Sheriff's Office Congratulates Deputy Aiden Smith
The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office is proudly recognizing Deputy Aiden Smith for his successful graduation from the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy Class #2087. The intensive 12-week Ba...
Ronni Chase Jun 21, 2025
Crossville City Council to Hold Special Called Meeting at Noon Tuesday, June 24, 2025
The Crossville City Council will hold a Special Called meeting on Tuesday, June 24th at 12 p.m. at City Hall in conference room 317. The meeting is open to the public.
Ronni Chase Jun 21, 2025
TWRA Will Not Increase Hunting & Fishing Licenses Fee Package July 1st, 2025 After Joint Government Operations Committee Expresses Opposition
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will not increase the cost of hunting and fishing licenses this year after all. TWRA had previously announced its plan to hike the license fee package by about ...
Ronni Chase Jun 21, 2025
Utility Work to begin Monday, June 23rd on SR-29/US-Hwy 27 in Rhea County from Dewey Sheppard Lane to Whites Creek Road/Jenkins Waldo Lane
TDOT reports that utility work is scheduled to begin on Monday (June 23, 2025) on State Route 29/ US-Highway 27 from Dewey Sheppard Lane to Whites Creek Road/Jenkins Waldo Lane. Motorists should reduc...
Ronni Chase Jun 21, 2025