Author Archives: Ronni Chase
Bridge Inspections Prompt Lane Closures in Rhea and Cumberland Counties
The Tennessee Department of Transportation's (TDOT) bridge inspection and repair division will conduct a series of routine bridge inspections next week requiring temporary lane closures in Rhea and Cu...
Ronni Chase Sep 06, 2025
FGFD's Pancake Breakfast Raises over $12,000
The Fairfield Glade Fire Department is thanking everyone who supported and attended their final pancake breakfast of the season. On Facebook, Don Arbuckle said the event raised over $12,000 with the F...
Ronni Chase Sep 05, 2025
Crossville Police Arrest Woman for Arson
On August 27th (2025), Police arrested 47-year-old Allison Parsons, of Sparta, after she reportedly tried to set fire to a residence on Oak Grove Street in Crossville. When police arrived they found P...
Ronni Chase Sep 05, 2025
Vehicle Overturns on I-40 in Cumberland County, Driver Injured
A driver was injured Thursday afternoon when their vehicle left the roadway and overturned in the median of I-40 at the eastbound 321 mile marker. The wreck occurred around 3pm. The THP listed no char...
Ronni Chase Sep 04, 2025
Overturned Vehicle - Cumberland County - I-40 EB 321 Mile Marker, Reported 3:10pm 9/4/2025
Overturned vehicle - I -40 Eastbound in Cumberland County, at mile marker 321. Reported at 3:10pm 9/4/2025. Eastbound Lane blocked. Right shoulder blocked.
Ronni Chase Sep 04, 2025
Crossville Airports Shuts Down Thursday After Suspicious Package Found
The Crossville Airport shut down Thursday after a suspicious package was found on the grounds. The bomb squad was called in and the investigation is ongoing.
Ronni Chase Sep 04, 2025
RCSO Deputy Steven Sanford Named Correctional Officer of the Quarter
Roane County Deputy Steven Sanford has been selected as the Correctional Officer of the Quarter. The Sheriff's Department said, "Deputy Sanford is a hard worker, who puts others before himself and doe...
Ronni Chase Sep 04, 2025
RCSO Deputy Dustin Hensley Recently Promoted to Corporal
The Roane County Sheriff's Office is congratulating Deputy Dustin Hensley on his recent promotion to Corporal. Originally from Knoxville, Corporal Hensley brings 25 years of law enforcement experience...
Ronni Chase Sep 04, 2025
Former WAEW AM-FM Owner and General Manager Warren Dean Has Passed Away at 89
Warren Dean, a familiar Cumberland County radio voice in the 1970s and early 80s has passed away. He was 89. Dean was a partner and manager of WAEW AM and FM. WAEW FM later became WXVL FM and now broa...
Ronni Chase Sep 04, 2025
Students Encouraged to Apply for TN Promise This Month
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) is encouraging high school seniors to take a key step this September by applying for the Tennessee Promise scholarship during TN College Application &a...
Ronni Chase Sep 03, 2025