Author Archives: Ronni Chase

A TBI investigation with assistance from the Roane County Sheriff's Office, has resulted in a Knox County man being charged with first degree murder. On Tuesday (January 27, 2026), TBI agents began in...

Road conditions are improving across parts of Tennessee, however the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) is still urging drivers to remain cautious as freezing temperatures can cause ice, downed trees, and...

The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office welcomes Kirby Evans who will be assigned to the Patrol Division. The Sheriff's Office says Deputy Evans comes from Corpus Christi, Texas and brings an extensive...

On Monday, the Tennessee Department of Health confirmed five weather-related fatalities; one in Crockett County, two in Davidson County, one in Haywood County, and one in Obion County. The Crockett Co...

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is mourning the loss of Retired Colonel Tracy Trott, who passed away following a short illness. Trott served 40 years with the THP, his last eight as colonel. He retired i...

The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office has announced that Lissa Wattenbarger will be serving in the Corrections Division. The Sheriff's Office looks forward to the dedication and professionalism she b...

UPDATE: VEC cancelled the planned power outage. Crews were able to move the tree off a main transmission line without shutting off the electricty. Original story: Volunteer Energy Cooperative has sche...

Traffic was tied up on both the east and westbound lanes of I-40 Sunday night following two separate crashes on Monterey Mountain in Putnam County. The first multi-vehicle crash happened just before 8...

Volunteer Energy Cooperative crews have been working non-stop since Winter Storm Fern moved into the service area. Thousands in the southern portion of Cumberland County lost electricity Saturday nigh...

The office of Cumberland Waste Disposal will be closed on Monday (January 26, 2026) due to hazardous road conditions. This will currently result in a one-day delay for trash service for the remainder ...