FOOD BANKS RECEIVE MONEY FROM VEC CUSTOMER SHARE PROGRAM
Volunteer Energy Cooperative (VEC) recognizes the urgent need of those members who have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. With the support of VEC management, the VEC Customers Share B ...
SPRING CITY “SHAKE THE LAKE 2020” FIREWORKS SHOW CANCELED
Spring City Friends of the Park announced today the cancellation of their annual 4th of July fireworks show, “Shake the Lake 2020”. Officials say Shake the Lake draws huge crowds to Veteran’s Park and ...
SMALL EARTHQUAKE REPORTED IN ROANE COUNTY AND NEAR SWEETWATER
The U.S. Geological Survey says two more earthquakes took place in the past 24 hours along with the 2.1 magnitude quake in northeast Rhea County yesterday. A 2.3 magnitude happened last night just bef ...
SMALL 2.1 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE REPORTED IN NORTHERN RHEA COUNTY
The U.S. Geological Survey reported a 2.1 magnitude earthquake in northern Rhea County yesterday. The epicenter was a few miles northeast of Spring City. No injuries or damage was initially reported. ...
WATERFALL ACCESS PERMITS NOW REQUIRED AT CUMMINS FALLS STATE PARK
Cummins Falls State Park in Jackson County is reopening tomorrow (Friday, May 15, 2020) at 8 a.m. with new required permits to see the waterfalls. In response to COVID-19 and social distancing guidel ...
MAY 2020 VEHICLE TAGS IN TENNESSEE DON’T HAVE TO BE RENEWED UNTIL JUNE 15, 2020
Tennessee motor vehicle registration renewals due in May 2020 have been extended to June 15, 2020. That is according to Executive Order #36 signed by Governor Bill Lee. To avoid any unnecessary face-t ...
DAILY TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH COVID-19 REPORT – THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2020
The following is from today’s Tennessee Department of Health COVID-19 report: TENNESSEE – 7,818 (up 72 from yesterday) remaining active cases in Tennessee out of 16,699 total cases (up 329 since yest ...
BRADLEY COUNTY WOMAN CHARGED AFTER ALLEGEDLY STABBING NEXT-DOOR NEIGHBOR
An altercation in Bradley County resulted in a charge of aggravated assault against the alleged assailant. Officers took Donna Frances Dunn Almazon into custody after she reportedly stabbed a next-doo ...
BURGLARY CHARGES DISMISSED FOR ANGELA BOSWELL, NEW CHARGES FILED
Aggravated burglary charges against Angela Boswell were dropped this morning in a court hearing in Sullivan County. Bowell is the grandmother of deceased toddler Evelyn Boswell, who was at the center ...
‘AMERICAN PICKERS’ SCOUTING TENNESSEE FOR UNIQUE PRIVATE ANTIQUE COLLECTIONS FOR NEW EPISODES
'American Pickers' is scouting Tennessee for unique, private antique collections to showcase in new episodes of the show. This History Channel documentary series examines the world of antique “pickin ...
WARREN COUNTY MAN CHARGED WITH CRIMINAL HOMICIDE
A Warren County man was arrested yesterday after reportedly leaving the scene of a crash that killed a woman in her front yard. The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirms 49-year-old Gary Driver is charged ...
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO SEW CLEAR MASKS FOR TENNESSEE SCHOOLS FOR THE DEAF
The Tennessee Schools for the Deaf is asking for volunteers to help to create masks with clear shields that will help students and staff see mouthing. School officials say they have a plan for mask u ...
