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Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission Removes Legal Take of Long-Tailed Weasels and Spotted Skunks, Creates Night Hunting Season For Coyotes and Bob Cats
In the Furbearer Hunting and Trapping regulations, the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission has voted to remove the legal take of long-tailed weasels and spotted skunks due to their elevated status ...
Apr 19, 2024
Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission Approves Two New Wildlife Refuges, Including Catoosa Ridge
The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission has approved the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency's proposals for two new wildlife refuges including Catoosa Ridge Refuge, a 1,750 acre property adjacent ...
Apr 19, 2024
Resurfacing work upcoming on US 129 "The Dragon", Starts April 22, 2024
Motorists traveling on US 129 "The Dragon" in Blount County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will have an impact on traffic. Beginning on Monday, April 22, crews will begi...
Apr 19, 2024
Road Work on Sparta Highway
The Tennessee Department of Transportation is conducting utility work on Sparta Highway/State Route 1 in Pleasant Hill in both directions from East Main to Arthur Seagraves Road. Work will continue th...
Apr 19, 2024
Tennessee Unemployment Numbers Trend Down in March
Tennessee's statewide unemployment rate dropped for the second consecutive month in March. The seasonally adjusted rate for the month came in at 3.2%, 0.1 of a percentage point lower than February's r...
Apr 18, 2024
First Ever Women's Flag Football Game at SMHS This Friday
Stone Memorial High School will host Crossville's first ever high school girl's flag football game this Friday (4/19/24). Coach Tori Permenter said the team is currently 2-2 and will play White County...
Apr 18, 2024
Cumberland County - I-40 Closed at WB 334 MM After Semi Overturns Early Thursday Morning
4/18/24 Cumberland County - I-40 westbound 334 mile marker - Westbound lanes CLOSED in area. Semi overturned around 4am. THP said at 9:05am that cleanup and recovery estimated 3 to 4 hours. Traffic di...
Apr 18, 2024
Bail Bill Heads to Governor Lee's Desk
A bill that will change the way judges in Tennessee set bail is headed to the governor's desk. House Bill 1719, "As introduced, removes the defendant's financial condition as a consideration for the m...
Apr 17, 2024
Glowing Red, Smoking Power Line Leaves Dozens Without Power Wednesday Night in 1400 Block of Brown Creek Drive
Emergency and VEC crews were dispatched to the 1400 block of Brown Creek Drive Wednesday (4/17/24) night to a report of a power line glowing red and smoking. The call went out shortly before 6pm. VEC ...
Apr 17, 2024
SMHS Alum Tessa Miller Transfers to Clemson for Basketball
Crossville's own Tessa Miller is heading to South Carolina to continue her collegiate career. According to an article from Clemson Athletics, The Clemson women's basketball program and head coach Shaw...
Paxton Elmore Apr 17, 2024