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UT Grad Named Commander of Artemis III Mission
University of Tennessee graduate Randy Bresnick has been named as the commander of the Artemis III mission. Bresnick and four other astronauts are expected to launch in 2027. NASA says the mission wil...
Ronni Chase Jun 09, 2026
2026 WMA and Cherokee Quota Hunt Applications Open Through July 22nd
The application period for the 2026 Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Big Game and the Cherokee Party Dog quota hunts runs through July 22nd. Mailed applications will not be accepted. Entries must be sub...
Ronni Chase Jun 09, 2026
Voting Now Open for Tennessee's Best-Looking Cruiser Contest
Voting is now open to the public for Tennessee's Best-Looking Cruiser Contest to recognize the law enforcement agency with the coolest cruiser. The deadline to vote is Friday, June 19, by 4:00 PM CT. ...
Ronni Chase Jun 08, 2026
CCHS Football Boosters at Food City in Fairfield Glade June 13th from 9-5 Selling Tickets to Mandy Barnett "Coming Home" With Special Guests Chet Hayes, Joe Wyatt and CCHS Students Lillian Brackett and Dani Hassler!
Cumberland County High School Football Boosters will be at Food City in Fairfield Glade on June 13th from 9-5 Selling Tickets to Mandy Barnett "Coming Home" With Special Guests Chet Hayes, Joe Wyatt a...
Ronni Chase Jun 08, 2026
Motorcyclist Reportedly Flees Deputy on Tabor Loop, Wrecks off Lawson Road Early Monday Morning
A motorcyclist was arrested early Monday morning (6/8/2026) after he allegedly fled a traffic stop on Tabor Loop. According to reports, shortly before 1am, a Cumberland County Sheriff's Deputy attempt...
Ronni Chase Jun 08, 2026
Flood Watch Remains in Effect Through Tuesday Afternoon 6/9/2026
FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...All of Middle Tennessee. * WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoo...
Ronni Chase Jun 08, 2026
Former Cumberland County Superintendent of Schools Arlon Way Dies at 85
Arlon Way, former superintendent of schools, passed away on June 6th. He was 85. During his career in Cumberland County education, he worked as a teacher, assistant principal, and elected superintende...
Ronni Chase Jun 08, 2026
TDOT HELP Truck Operator Helps Woman in Labor
TDOT Help truck operator Chester Hembree was the first to respond Friday (6/5/2026) after a woman went into labor in her vehicle on I-40 eastbound in Knox County. The woman had just delivered the baby...
Ronni Chase Jun 07, 2026
NWS Issues Flood Watch for Cumberland Beginning at 6AM Monday and Other Middle TN Counties, Also East Tennessee Through Monday Evening
NWS 6/7/2026 FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING For Middle and East Tennessee... FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CDT MONDAY THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHA...
Ronni Chase Jun 07, 2026
Former City of Kingston Finance Director Pleads Guilty to 'Overpaying' Herself During Tenure
Ninth Judicial District Attorney General Russell Johnson reports that former City of Kingston Finance Director Carolyn Brewer has pleaded guilty to overpaying herself during her tenure. Mrs. Brewer, a...
Ronni Chase Jun 07, 2026