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Gov. Lee Announces Helene Emergency Assistance Loans (HEAL) Program
On Thursday, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee unveiled the Helene Emergency Assistance Loans (HEAL) Program, a $100 million fund that will allocate $35 million to address water and wastewater system damage...
Ronni Chase Oct 10, 2024
Over 100 TVA Lineworkers Head to Florida
The Tennessee Valley Authority announced on Facebook Thursday morning that over 100 lineworkers and heavy equipment were on their way to Florida to help Duke Energy restore power after Hurricane Milto...
Oct 10, 2024
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, Bridge Maintenance Scheduled on I-40 EB in Cumberland County from 328MM to 329MM
Beginning Tuesday, October 15, 2024, TDOT crews will be performing bridge repairs on I-40 eastbound in Cumberland County between mile markers 328 and 329. Travel will be reduced to 1 lane on Tuesday f...
Ronni Chase Oct 10, 2024
TN Comptroller Investigation Details Numerous Issues within Rhea County Sheriff's Department
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, working in conjunction with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, includes several findings and deficiencies that led to improper or que...
Ronni Chase Oct 10, 2024
Tennessee to Receive Over $900,000 in Settlement With Marriott for Data Breach of Guest Reservation Database
A coalition of 50 Attorneys General has reached a settlement with Marriott International, Inc. as the result of an investigation into a large multi-year data breach of its Starwood Guest Reservation D...
Ronni Chase Oct 09, 2024
17 Weather-Related Deaths in Tennessee, TBI Active Searching for 6 Missing.
On Wednesday (10/9/2024), Tennessee's weather-related death toll rose to 17 after a 4th fatality was reported in Washington County. The TBI is actively looking for 6 missing people but says that does ...
Ronni Chase Oct 09, 2024
Another Cumberland County Student Charged With Threats Made Against School
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Sheriff Casey Cox CROSSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief Jessie Brooks CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOLS Director William Stepp JOINT PRESS RELEASE October 9, 2024 ANOTHER STUDE...
Ronni Chase Oct 09, 2024
Crossville Christmas Parade Route Altered for 2024
The Crossville City Council approved street closings and alternate route for the 2024 Christmas parade. In regular session on Tuesday (10/8/2024), council voted to approve the route that will start at...
Ronni Chase Oct 09, 2024
Bids for new fire station in Crossville approved
In regular session on Tuesday (10/8/2024), the Crossville City Council approved bids for the construction of a new fire station on Interstate Drive. Bids ranged from $4.15 million to a low of $3.48 mi...
Ronni Chase Oct 09, 2024
City of Crossville sales tax revenue for July at just over $1 million
Sales tax figures for collections in July are at $1.05 million according to figures included in the Crossville City Manager report. That's down $10,000 from the previous year. Wholesale beer tax reven...
Ronni Chase Oct 09, 2024