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. ...
JANIE ANN JOLLEY, AGE 98
Janie Ann Jolley, age 98, of Rockwood, passed away January 5, 2021. She was born October 25, 1922 in Rhea County, Tennessee. Mrs. Jolley was a member of the First Baptist Church of Rockwood. She was p ...
TENNESSEE LAWMAKERS CALLING FOR PEACE AT U.S. CAPITOL DURING PROTESTS
Tennessee lawmakers called for peace this afternoon after protests broke out at the U.S. Capitol. The building was locked down as a clash started between President Donald Trump supporters and police ...
UPPER CUMBERLAND AND TENNESSEE VALLEY COVID-19 REPORT – WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2021
The following is from today’s Tennessee Department of Health COVID-19 report: STATE OF TENNESSEE – 76,399 active cases (down 2,043 from yesterday) in Tennessee out of 625,237 total cases. •548,838 re ...
ENDANGERED CHILD ALERT CONTINUES FOR MISSING TEEN FROM CHATTANOOGA AREA
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is still searching for a missing girl from the Chattanooga area. Emilee Chyann Parker, age 14, stands 5’ 2” and weighs about 123 pounds. She also has blonde hair ...
STOLEN VEHICLE FROM ROANE COUNTY RESULTS IN PURSUIT AND ARREST OF CHASTAIN IN LOUDON COUNTY
A pursuit of a driver in a stolen vehicle from Roane County ended with an arrest in Loudon County. The report indicates 29-year-old Cody Michael Chastain ran stop signs before the vehicle went airborn ...
EVERETT C. ELKINS, AGE 86
No services are scheduled for Everett C. Elkins, age 86, of Crossville, who passed away January 5, 2021. Survivors include his wife: Darlene Elkins; sons: Everett L Elkins (Melanie) and Ronald T. Elki ...
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES COVID-19 STAFF LEAVE POLICY
In a special called meeting last night, the Cumberland County Board of Education voted to continue benefits until the end of this school year providing 80 hours of leave for staff affected by COVID-19 ...
