Author Archives: Ronni Chase
Upper Cumberland State Veterans Cemetery to be Developed in White County
Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery has announced that Tennessee has qualified for a fully funded federal grant to build the new Upper Cumberland State Veterans Cemetery in White County. Mayor Lowery said the c...
Ronni Chase Dec 17, 2025
Bledsoe County Sheriff's Office Announces Completion of "Operation Rural Reset" Drug Investigation
The Bledsoe County Sheriff's Office has announced the completion of "Operation Rural Reset", a several months-long narcotics investigation targeting fentanyl and methamphetamine distribution throughou...
Ronni Chase Dec 17, 2025
Comment Period for Fishing Regulations Proposals Open Through January 5, 2026
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) Fisheries Division is soliciting public comments on the proposed 2026-27 fishing regulations through Jan. 5. The proposals were presented at the December...
Ronni Chase Dec 16, 2025
Tennessee Receives Grant to Expand Global Hardwood Industry
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) has been awarded over $880,000 through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Emerging Markets Program (EMP) to boost export opportunities for Tennes...
Ronni Chase Dec 16, 2025
Apply Now for Cumberland County Sheriff's Office Teen driver Safety Course, January 5-6, 2026
The next Cumberland County Sheriff's Office Teen Driver Safety Course will be held January 5th - 6th, from 5pm to 8pm. To apply email ghoward@ccsheriffs.org and an application will be sent to you.
Ronni Chase Dec 16, 2025
Cumberland County Commission Approves Property for Milo Lemert Statue
The Cumberland County Commission has approved the use of county property for the placement of a bronze statue honoring Medal of Honor Recipient Milo Lemert. Mayor Allen Foster reports the Milo Lemert ...
Ronni Chase Dec 15, 2025
Jeffrey Connors Appointed as New Veterans Services Officer
The Cumberland County Commission has appointed Jeffrey Connors as the new Veterans Services Officer. Mayor Allen Foster says this is one of the most important positions in county government and will g...
Ronni Chase Dec 15, 2025
Cumberland County Commission Approves Safe Baby Court
The Cumberland County Commission has approved a resolution to create a Safe Baby Court, which is a special court program that would provide various needs for children up to age four who have become in...
Ronni Chase Dec 15, 2025
Cumberland County Committee and Board Appointments
In Monday night's meeting, the Cumberland County Commission voted to appoint Tamara Eroh and Chance Bow to the Agricultural Extension Committee. They will each serve two-year terms expiring December 3...
Ronni Chase Dec 15, 2025
Over 45,000 Tennessee High School Seniors to Receive Automatic In-State College Acceptance Letters
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) has marked a pivotal next step in the state's TN Direct Admissions pilot by sending more than 45,000 personalized college admission letters-signed by G...
Ronni Chase Dec 15, 2025