UPPER CUMBERLAND AND TENNESSEE VALLEY COVID-19 REPORT – THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021
The following is from today’s Tennessee Department of Health COVID-19 report: STATE OF TENNESSEE – 25,740 active cases (UP 48 from yesterday) in Tennessee out of 770,940 total cases. •745,200 recover ...
RESTRICTIONS ANNOUNCED FOR UPCOMING SEC BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
If you are planning to go to the SEC college basketball tournament in the Music City, you need to be aware of restrictions that will be in place. The Nashville Metro Public Health Department has appr ...
MORE THAN 12,000 NEW UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS FILED IN TENNESSEE
According to data released today by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce, more than 12,000 new unemployment claims were filed in the state last week. That is an increase of nearly 4,000 fro ...
CHARLES “CHUCK” EMMETT WILLIFORD, AGE 69
Charles “Chuck” Emmett Williford, age 69, passed away peacefully at his home February 23, 2021. He spent his last days in the company of family and friends including his wife of 48 years: Sherry Willi ...
PENNINGTON INDICTED BY GRAND JURY FOR FIRST-DEGREE MURDER
Jude Rod Pennington, age 42, has been indicted by a Cumberland County grand jury for first-degree murder. He was processed at the jail and released after a half million dollar bond was posted. Penning ...
COUNTY MAYOR PROCLAIMS FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA WEEK
Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster has proclaimed Future Farmers of America (FFA) week: Whereas, FFA and agricultural education provides a strong foundation for the youth of America and the future ...
FIRE SAFETY POSTER CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Congratulations to the winners of the Cumberland County Fire Department Fire Safety Poster Contest: Nolan Bell Courtney Watson Hunter Morgan Rachael Sexton Haley Sexton Isabella Hoover Emory Sh ...
TENNESSEE TO LIFT RESTRICTIONS ON NURSING HOME VISITS
The Tennessee Department of Health announced state-specific visitation restrictions for long-term care facilities will end this Sunday, February 28, 2021. Facilities should use the federal Centers for ...
MULTIPLE ARRESTS MADE AFTER BRUTAL STREET FIGHT
The Bradley County Sheriff's Office says four adults and two juveniles were arrested yesterday following a brutal street fight. A video shows the suspects repeatedly kicking and punching a young man w ...
TENNESSEE LAWMAKERS URGE UNIVERSITIES TO RESTRICT PROTESTS DURING NATIONAL ANTHEM
Tennessee lawmakers put universities in the state on notice after the East Tennessee State University (ETSU) men’s basketball team recently knelt during the national anthem. Tennessee Lt. Gov. Randy ...
‘RUGRATS’ SET TO RETURN WITH ORIGINAL CAST
Tommy Pickles and the gang are back. The iconic "Rugrats" series is getting revived with a fresh, CG-animated look for Paramount+, as announced yesterday by CBS's rebranded streaming service and Nick ...
WILMA DEAN CURRIER LUNSFORD, AGE 68
Wilma Dean Currier Lunsford, age 68, of Rockwood, passed away February 23, 2021. She was born January 21, 1953 in Kingston. Mrs. Lunsford attended the Jesus Way House of Prayer in Rockwood. She loved ...
