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Gov. Lee and First Lady Announce State's Christmas Events
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee announced the state's holiday events, including Christmas at the Capitol and "A Storybook Christmas" tour of the Tennessee Residence. This year's e...
Ronni Chase Nov 24, 2021
Small Business Saturday Kicks Off Holiday Shopping Season
This Saturday is the perfect day to start your holiday shopping with gifts sourced from Tennessee farms and food businesses. November 27 is set aside for Small Business Saturday to encourage shoppers ...
Ronni Chase Nov 24, 2021
Cumberland County Sheriff Casey Cox Issues Warning About Check Overpayment Scams
Cumberland County Sheriff Casey Cox is warning the public about a check overpayment scam. The scams work like this: Someone responds to your posting or ad, and offers to use a cashier's check, persona...
Ronni Chase Nov 23, 2021
TDOE Releases 2020-21 Graduation Rate Data
This week, the Tennessee Department of Educationreleased the graduation rate for the 2020-21 school year. Of the 2020-21 cohort, 88.7% of students graduated on time this year compared to 89.6% last ye...
Ronni Chase Nov 23, 2021
Former Rhea County Nonprofit Employee Indicted for Theft
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller's Office has resulted in the indictment of Reynaldo Rivera, a former maintenance technician for Rhea of Sunshine, Inc. Rhea of Sunshine (ROS) is a nonprof...
Ronni Chase Nov 23, 2021
Cumberland County COVID-19 Data For Monday, November 22, 2021
Cumberland County's active COVID-19 case count rose by 17 on Monday, November 22, 2021 to 193. Total positive cases went up by 46 from Friday to 11,418 on Monday, November 22, 2021. Deaths remained at...
Ronni Chase Nov 22, 2021
State Fire Marshal's Office Reminds Tennesseans to Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen for Thanksgiving
As families across Tennessee gather for Thanksgiving Day feasts on Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal's Office remind Tennesseans that the recipe for a safe celebration includes...
Ronni Chase Nov 22, 2021
AAA: Falling Oil Prices Could Bring Relief at the Pump, After Thanksgiving
The Tennessee gas price average declined for the second week in a row, falling two cents over last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $3.11 which is 4 cents cheaper than one month ago and $1...
Ronni Chase Nov 22, 2021
Small Grease Fire At CCHS Monday Morning, No Students Injured
The Fire Department responded to Cumberland County Highs School to a report of a small grease fire in the cafeteria Monday morning. Students were evacuated outside for a few minutes while the blaze wa...
Ronni Chase Nov 22, 2021
City Offices and Convenience Centers Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday, Salvation Army needs Bell Ringers
All Cumberland County Convenience Centers will be CLOSED on Thursday, November 25, 2021 for Thanksgiving Day. City of Crossville Offices will be CLOSED on November 25-26, 2021 for the Thanksgiving hol...
Paxton Elmore Nov 22, 2021