
HOT AND HAZY
We will continue to have Sunshine along with hazy and hot conditions through Thursday, Friday and Saturday. High temperatures will be around 85 to 90 Degrees and we will drop into the 60s at night. A ...

UPPER CUMBERLAND AND TENNESSEE VALLEY COVID-19 REPORT – WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 2021
The following is from today’s Tennessee Department of Health COVID-19 report: INFORMATION IN BOLD INDICATES RISES IN NUMBERS FROM DAY BEFORE. BLEDSOE – 17 remaining active remaining cases (UP 1) out ...

BROADBAND GRANT CHECKS PRESENTED FOR SERVICE IN CUMBERLAND CO.
Officials with the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development came to Cumberland County today to present two broadband grant checks to Ben Lomand Connect. This will provide service to ...

DAVID MICHAEL SIMONDS, AGE 32
David Michael Simonds, age 32, of Crossville, passed away July 19, 2021. He was born August 27, 1988 in Knoxville, the son of Larry Simonds and Rena Shope Williams. He worked as an assistant manager w ...

JULIANN E. CHASE, AGE 73
Memorial services for Juliann Chase, age 73, of Fairfield Glade, who passed away July 16, 2021, will be held Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at 11 a.m. central at Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church. ...

JOHN EDWARD CURRIER, AGE 71
No services are scheduled at this time for John Edward Currier, age 71, of Crossville, who passed away July 18, 2021. Survivors include wife: Jane Currier; daughter: Janelle Marie Currier; and many l ...

FLORIDA STATE COACHING LEGEND BOBBY BOWDEN DIAGNOSED WITH TERMINAL ILLNESS
Former Florida State head football coach Bobby Bowden announced today he is battling a terminal health condition. "I've always tried to serve God's purpose for my life, on and off the field, and I am ...

U.S. POSTAL SERVICE RATES SET TO INCREASE IN AUGUST 2021
The U.S Postal Service (USPS) will raise their rates late next month. It includes: STAMP – from 55¢ to 58¢ FLAT SINGLE-PIECE - from $1.00 to $1.16 PRESORT LETTERS – from 40.4¢ to 43.3¢ MONEY ORDER ...

ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS TO BE INSTALLED IN STATE PARKS IN TENNESSEE
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation will partner with Rivian to place Waypoint electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at all 56 Tennessee State Parks. The locations depend on the ...

TVA BUILDING NEW POWER CONTROL CENTER IN MEIGS COUNTY
Tennessee Valley Authority plans to spend $300 million to construct a large power control center in southern Meigs County. The new two-story concrete-walled facility will provide a more secure and eff ...

CHANGES IN CUMBERLAND CO. PRINCIPALS AND TEACHERS FOR 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR
As with the start of any new school year, changes can be expected. The Cumberland County School System reports the following to the 2021-2022 school year. The following is a report of the changes to ...

BURGLARY SUSPECT IN ALABAMA SURRENDERS IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
A fugitives run from the law ended in Cumberland County yesterday. The arrest report states 35-year-old Louie Douglas Clements, listed as homeless, came to the sheriff’s department to surrender. He wa ...