Author Archives: Ronni Chase
Man Charged in Death of Blount County Deputy
The Blount County Sheriff's Office reports investigators have charged 24-year-old Dalton Michael Bowman, of Lenoir City, in connection with the December 28th (2025) accident that claimed the life of B...
Ronni Chase Jan 03, 2026
Man Arrested for Breaking Window at Casa Grande in Fairfield Glade
A Kentucky man was arrested after he allegedly broke a window at Casa Grande Mexican Restaurant in Fairfield Glade. According to reports, 20-year-old Dakota Wade Barnes was at the restaurant with his ...
Ronni Chase Jan 02, 2026
Man Fatally Shot Christmas Eve in Rockwood Identified
A man fatally shot Christmas Eve in Rockwood has been identified as 48-year-old Tommy Cooper. He had reportedly been in a fight involving family members. Another individual was taken to the hospital. ...
Ronni Chase Jan 02, 2026
Over 40 Tennessee Counties, Including Cumberland, Participating in Centralized Immigration Enforcement Division (CIED)
The Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security reports that more than 40 counties, including Cumberland, are now participating in the Centralized Immigration Enforcement Division (CIED). T...
Ronni Chase Jan 01, 2026
Cumberland County Students Return to School Monday, January 5, 2026
After a long Winter Break, Cumberland County studentswill return to school on Monday, January 5th. Their next holiday is Monday, January 19th for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Ronni Chase Jan 01, 2026
Statewide Waterfowl Seasons Open Through January 31, 2026
The second segment for Tennessee's statewide 2025-26 waterfowl hunting season is open through Jan. 31, 2026. Shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise until official sunset each day. The daily b...
Ronni Chase Jan 01, 2026
Third Segment of Mourning Dove Season Runs Through January 15, 2026
The third segment of the mourning dove season runs through Jan. 15. The sandhill crane season is through Jan. 31. In the Southeast Crane Zone, it is closed Jan. 16-18 and resumes Jan. 19. The Canada g...
Ronni Chase Jan 01, 2026
Officer David Beaty Retires After More Than 4 Decades of Service
The Fairfield Glade Police Department is congratulating Officer David Beaty who has officially retired from law enforcement after nearly 41 years of dedicated and honorable service. Beaty spent most o...
Ronni Chase Dec 31, 2025
Tennessee Sees Significant Drop in Traffic Fatalities in 2025
(Source Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security press release) Tennessee recorded a significant decline in traffic fatalities in 2025, with 147 fewer roadway deaths than the previous year...
Ronni Chase Dec 31, 2025
Private Applicator Pesticide Certifications to Be Renewed Beginning January 5
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is beginning the renewal process for private applicator pesticide certifications, marking the first year private applicators have renewed certifications t...
Ronni Chase Dec 31, 2025