UPPER CUMBERLAND AND TENNESSEE VALLEY COVID-19 REPORT – THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2021
The following is from today’s Tennessee Department of Health COVID-19 report: STATE OF TENNESSEE – 78,603 active cases (UP 2,204 from yesterday) in Tennessee out of 634,237 total cases. •555,634 reco ...
SCHOOL CLOSINGS/DELAYS FOR FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 2021
(Last updated 5:35 p.m. central, Friday, January 8, 2021) The following school systems are CLOSED Friday, January 8, 2021 because of winter weather conditions: ANDERSON COUNTY BLOUNT COUNTY CUMBER ...
TROOPERS RESPOND TO MULTI-VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON LANTANA ROAD IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
A three vehicle accident on Lantana Road last night in Cumberland County left one hurt. Trooper Jeremy Newcome stated in his report a 2013 Chevy Sonic driven by a 17-year-old juvenile from Crossville ...
THOMAS LEE CRISP, AGE 76
Thomas Lee Crisp, age 76, of Kingston, passed away peacefully January 6, 2021. Tom was born June 11, 1944 in Sylva, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his parents: Clarence C. and Aileen B. C ...
AMBER ALERT ISSUED FOR MISSING 7-MONTH-OLD FROM GEORGIA
An AMBER Alert was issued today in Georgia for a missing 7-month-old girl. It was sent out regarding 7-month-old Genesis Gutierrez Harris on behalf of the Long County Sheriff's Office. She is Africa ...
SECOND SUSPECT IN MURDER OF NASHVILLE NURSE ADDED TO TBI’S MOST WANTED LIST
A second suspect in the murder of Saint Thomas West nurse Caitlyn Kaufman was added to the TBI’s 10 Most Wanted List today. Agents say 28-year-old James Edward Cowan has a warrant for criminal homicid ...
LOUDON COUNTY DEPUTY RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF EAST TENNESSEE’S TOP LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
Each year the Tennessee Highway Safety Office recognizes law enforcement officers from across the state for their notable performances in the areas of traffic safety, impaired driver detection and loo ...
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY ISSUED FOR CUMBERLAND PLATEAU AND VALLEY
The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY in effect from 11 p.m. tonight (Thursday, January 7, 2021) until noon central time Friday, January 8, 2021. The advisory includes th ...
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COVID-19 VACCINE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RELEASED
The Cumberland County Health Department says COVID-19 vaccine supplies are in extremely limited supply, and the demand is great. Officials are working as quickly as possible to provide vaccines as the ...
HOLDER-BUSH AGRICULTURE SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCED IN CUMBERLND COUNTY
The Cumberland County Soil Conservation District (SCD) has announced they are currently accepting applications for the Holder-Bush Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded annually in the amo ...
VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON I-40 IN MONTEREY RESULTS IN NO INJURIES BUT BACKUP UP TRAFFIC
A vehicle accident on I-40 in Monterey yesterday resulted in no injuries but backed traffic up as a result. Trooper Willie Allison stated in his report a 2020 Toyota Highlander operated by 77-year-old ...
JOHN LYNN RILEY, SR., AGE 71
Funeral services for John Lynn Riley, Sr., age 71, of Portland, Tennessee, will be held Friday, January 8, 2020 at Bilbrey Funeral Home in Crossville. Burial will follow at Green Acres Memory Gardens. ...
