Author Archives: Ronni Chase

A TBI investigation that began in April 2025 has resulted in the arrest of a now-former Tellico Plains police officer. On Wednesday (2/11/2026), the Monroe County Grand Jury returned indictments, char...

During a ceremony at the latest City Council meeting, Mayor RJ Crawford issued a formal proclamation to honor the community's many decorated veterans and declared Crossville a Purple Heart City. Suppo...

Ollie Fugere has been named Crossville's Student of the Month for February, which the city has designated as "Respect Month." Ollie was praised for her maturity after she stepped down from a school pl...

Crossville's first responders had a busy start to the year. New police statistics show officers handled over twenty-seven-hundred calls in January-a significant jump from the same time last year. Whil...

Crossville's economy is hitting record highs. New figures show fiscal year-to-date sales tax revenue has topped $5.5 million dollars. That's a steady increase over the last two years, signaling strong...

Beginning February 23rd, Morgan County Schools will no longer allow metal water bottles and cups on campuses. The decision was made to support safety and campus security. Students can continue to brin...

There's a new twist in the race for Cumberland County Road Superintendent. Incumbent Road Superintendent Stanley Hall will not be on the primary ballot in the upcoming Republican Primary. Hall has bee...

TCAT Upper Cumberland has announced that it is one of 16 recipients that have been awarded funds by the Exchange Club of Lake Tansi. The funds were raised from sponsorships and the Field of Honor for ...

Project Hometown Help of Middle Tennessee Natural Gas Utility District has awarded a $500 grant to the Cumberland County Imagination Library in support of its mission to inspire a love of reading by p...

A missing elderly DeKalb County man was found safe Monday morning by the Putnam County Sheriff's Office. Charles Rush, 82, was reported missing around 2:30am after walking away from his home. During t...