Author Archives: Ronni Chase
Masked Men Steal Vehicle From Westel Road Convenience Store Early Monday Morning, Also Suspected in Buc-ee's Theft
The Cumberland County Sheriff's Department responded to the Exxon on Westel Road early Monday (10/7/2024) for a stolen vehicle report. The victim, who is from Knoxville, told police that she and her f...
Ronni Chase Oct 08, 2024
The Cumberland Plateau Water Authority closer to hiring a manager
The Cumberland Plateau Water Authority, in regular session for October, approved a motion by Chairman Greg Hanson that will allow him to negotiate with a prospective general manager. The Authority is ...
Ronni Chase Oct 08, 2024
15 Weather-Related Deaths Confirmed in Tennessee
On Monday (10/7/24), the state Department of Health confirmed 15 weather-related deaths in Tennessee. That brings the death toll to 7 in Unicoi County, 3 in Washington County, 2 in Cocke County, and 1...
Ronni Chase Oct 07, 2024
AAA: TN Gas Prices Fall Three Cents
Gas prices across Tennessee moved slightly lower over last week, falling three cents, on average. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $2.73 which is 11 cents less expensive than one month ago and 5...
Ronni Chase Oct 07, 2024
Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Collection Service at the Cumberland County Community Complex on Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 8am to 1pm
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Cumberland County on Saturday, October 12th at the Community Complex on L...
Ronni Chase Oct 07, 2024
As of Monday Morning FEMA Has Approved Over $632,000 for Tennessee Flood Survivors
As of Monday morning (10/7/2024, FEMA has approved over $632,000 for disaster assistance for over 33 households in Tennessee. FEMA expects to help many more and FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams...
Ronni Chase Oct 07, 2024
Ribbon Cutting for expansion of Crossville Memorial Airport terminal
Local officials gathered last week to cut the ribbon on the recent expansion of the Crossville Memorial Airport terminal building. The project was the result of grants secured by Tennessee House Speak...
Ronni Chase Oct 07, 2024
I-40 in Cocke County to Open "Soon"
TDOT Regional Communications Officer Mark Nagi announced Saturday an update on efforts to open part of I-40 in Cocke County near the North Carolina state line that was washed out by Hurricane Helene. ...
Ronni Chase Oct 05, 2024
U.S. Department of Transportation Sends Tennessee $32 Million in Emergency Relief Funding for Roads and Bridges Damaged by Hurricane Helene
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on Saturday (10/5/24) announced the immediate release of $32 million in Emergency Relief funding for the Tennessee Departm...
Ronni Chase Oct 05, 2024
Crossville Police Announce New "Soft" Interview Room
The Crossville Police Department recently renovated one of its interview rooms to create its first soft interview room, thanks to funding from the Trauma Informed Community Alliance (TICA). A soft int...
Ronni Chase Oct 05, 2024