Author Archives: Ronni Chase
Grandview Fire Department Mourns Loss of Charles Farris Dye Sr., 83
Grandview District 720 Rhea County Fire Department is mourning the loss of Charles Farris Dye Sr., who passed away at his residence on Saturday (2/7/2026). He was 83. Mr. Dye helped to organize the Gr...
Ronni Chase Feb 8, 2026
Multiple Agencies Respond to Violent Standoff in Jackson County
Jackson County Sheriff Marty Hinson is thanking the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee Highway Patrol, Gainesboro Police Department and Jackson County First Responders for their assistance in e...
Ronni Chase Feb 8, 2026
Morgan County Prison Inmate Sentenced to Over 10 Years for Assaulting Corrections Officer
According to a press release from 9th Judicial District Attorney General Russell Johnson, Morgan County Correctional Complex (MCCX) inmate Shawn Tate has entered a guilty plea to using a prison made "...
Ronni Chase Feb 8, 2026
Former NFL Player Arrested for Murder in Hamilton County
The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office has arrested former NFL player Darron Lee for the murder his girlfriend. Deputies were called to a residence in Ooltewah Thursday afternoon (2/5/2026) where they f...
Ronni Chase Feb 7, 2026
THP Issues Traffic Ticket Scam Alert
The Driver Services Division and Tennessee Highway Patrol are warning Tennesseans about new scam text messages claiming recipients have outstanding traffic tickets and threatening their driving privil...
Ronni Chase Feb 7, 2026
President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Tennessee
President Donald Trump has approved a Major Disaster Declaration for Tennessee, following Winter Storm Fern that impacted West and Middle Tennessee counties on January 24-27, 2026. This approval makes...
Ronni Chase Feb 6, 2026
Tennessee Department of Health Confirms 29 Weather-Related fatalities due to Winter Storm Fern
The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed 29 weather-related fatalities due to Winter Storm Fern: o Six fatalities in Shelby o Three fatalities in Davidson o Three fatalities in Knox o Two fata...
Ronni Chase Feb 6, 2026
Former Scott County EMA Director Indicted for Sexual Battery
A TBI investigation has resulted in the indictment of the former director of the Scott County Emergency Management Agency on one count of Sexual Battery. Agents say 52-year-old David Brewster inapprop...
Ronni Chase Feb 5, 2026
Lawson Road at Cline Road Scheduled to Close Monday, February 9, 2026
Lawson Road at the intersection of Cline Road in Cumberland County is scheduled to be closed beginning Monday, February 9th to install a drainage pipe. A detour will be posted to utilize Tabor Loop. F...
Ronni Chase Feb 5, 2026
Lane Closures Between Miller CT and Newberry Rd Scheduled for Wednesday, February, 11, 2026
TDOT reports northbound and southbound lanes closures on Highway 70 North in Cumberland County are scheduled to begin on Wednesday, February 11th between Miller Court and Newberry Road from 9am to 2pm...
Ronni Chase Feb 5, 2026