Cumberland County Schools Calendar Options Survey Open Through March 30th, 2026
Cumberland County Schools has extended the 2027-2028 Calendar Options Survey. Please visit www.ccschools.k12tn.net to cast your vote. The survey will close on March 30, 2026. The school system is also in the process of selecting new Lifetime Wellness textbooks for high school students. Parents and community members c...
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Hwy 84 Crash Shuts Down Both Lanes Outside of Monterey Thursday
Both lanes of Highway 84 were shut down just outside of the Monterey City Limits Thursday afternoon due to a collision at Woodcliff Road. People who live in the area noted an increase in traffic due to motorists attempting to avoid a tractor-trailer fire on I-40 east at the 298 mile marker.
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Tractor-Trailor Fire Ties Up I-40 Traffic in Putnam County Thursday
Putnam County Fire Department Release: The Putnam County Fire Department responded to a reported tractor-trailer fire on Interstate 40 eastbound near mile marker 298 at approximately 9:15 a.m. Upon arrival, crews found the cab of the truck fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters were able to quickly bring the initial fi...
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Pick Tennessee Products Unveils New Website to Better Connect Consumers with Local Proucers
TN Dept. of Agriculture Press Release: NASHVILLE - The Tennessee Department of Agriculture announces the launch of an updated Pick Tennessee Products website, offering a more streamlined way for consumers to connect with local farmers, producers and artisans across the state. The website redesign follows continued grow...
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Cumberland County EMS Committee Meets Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:30pm at Cumberland County Community Complex
The Emergency Services Committee will be meeting on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:30 pm in the small building at the Cumberland County Community Complex. AGENDA a) Call to Order b) Opportunity for Public Comment c) Speaker: Ben Gibson, County Coroner d) Updates: - Sheriff's Department - Fire Department - Emergency Servi...
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US-127S Bridge Inspection Over Three Mile Creek in Cumberland County Will Close Southbound Lane on Monday, March 23, 2026
A routine inspection of the US-127 bridge over Three Mile Creek in Cumberland County will require closure of the southbound lane from 8:30 AM until 11 AM on Monday, March 23. Flaggers will be present to direct traffic through the work zone. Motorists are advised to be aware of temporary traffic control measures and ale...
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US-127S Bridge Inspection Over Obed River in Cumberland County Will Close Right-Hand Southbound Lane on Wednesday, March 25, 2026
A routine inspection of the US-127 bridge over the Obed River in Cumberland County is scheduled for Wednesday, March 25th, from 8:30 AM until 11 AM. The inspection will require closure of the right-hand southbound lane during these hours. Motorists travelling south on US-127 during these hours should be prepared to mer...
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Melinda Claire Presley, 53
Funeral services for Melinda Claire Presley, 53, of Crossville will be held at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home on Saturday, March 21 at 2 pm. Visitation will be before the service beginning at noon and burial will be at Linary Cemetery. Melinda is survived by her parents Alice and Eddie Polson and Thomas and Margaret ...
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Idaho mayor dies after suffering medical emergency at town hall: 'A shock and a tragedy'
Nampa Mayor Rick Hogaboam is seen in a photo released by the city of Nampa, Idaho. (City of Nampa, Idaho)(NAMPA, Idaho) -- An Idaho mayor months into his first term died after experiencing a medical emergency during a town hall, in what officials calle...
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Alaska Airlines flight, FedEx cargo plane nearly collide at Newark airport: Radar data
A traffic tower is seen at Newark Liberty International Airport on May 14, 2025 in Newark, New Jersey. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)(NEW YORK) -- An Alaska Airlines 737 and a FedEx 777 cargo plane nearly collided as they attempted to land on inter...
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