Category Archives: Local News
Cumb. Co. BOE Meets Thurs., June 25
The Cumberland County Board Of Education will hold its Regular Monthly Meeting via Zoom on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be streamed live on the Cumberland County Schools’ F...
Ciphertek Systems Jun 22, 2020
Cumb. Co.Convenience Centers Closed on Saturday, July 4
All Cumberland County Convenience Centers will be Closed on Saturday, July 4, 2020.
Ciphertek Systems Jun 22, 2020
AAA: Tennessee Gas Prices Hold Steady
Tennessee gas prices, on average, increased slightly over last week – only rising nearly two cents. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $1.89 which is 20 cents more than one month ago and nea...
Ciphertek Systems Jun 22, 2020
AAA: TN Gas Price Average Down by a Penny
Tennessee remains the 9th least expensive market in nation. The Tennessee gas price average dropped a penny since last week to $1.93, which is nearly five cents more than one month ago and 60 cents le...
Ciphertek Systems Jun 21, 2020
TN COVID-19 Case Count For June 21, 2020
The total COVID-19 case count for Tennessee is now 35,102 as of June 21, 2020 including 526 deaths, 2,291 hospitalizations and 23,067 recovered.Cumberland County COVID-19 Update for Sunday, June 21, 2...
Ciphertek Systems Jun 21, 2020
Huber Plant In Rhea County Expected To Reopen Monday After Sunday Fire
The Huber Plant in north Rhea County is expected to reopen on Monday after a fire broke out on Sunday. Huber makes engineered hardwoods. Rhea County Executive George Thacker confirmed that the wood th...
Ciphertek Systems Jun 21, 2020
Tennessee lawmakers advance 6-week abortion ban
Amid nationwide unrest and a global pandemic that wrecked the state budget, Tennessee lawmakers wrapped up a legislative session by advancing an anti-abortion proposal that includes some of the strict...
Ciphertek Systems Jun 19, 2020
Coal ash landfill plans put on hold at Tennessee plant
A federal utility is putting plans on hold to build a dry coal ash landfill at a Tennessee power plant. The Tennessee Valley Authority says it is withdrawing applications for permits for the proposed ...
Ciphertek Systems Jun 19, 2020
Body of Oliver Springs officer found in Clinch River
A body found in an SUV pulled from Clinch River on Thursday has been identified as Oliver Springs police officer James Perkins. His vehicle was discovered in the river behind the Food City Plaza in Ki...
Ciphertek Systems Jun 19, 2020
Financial Assistance Available for Families That Qualify for Free and Reduced School Lunches
Tennessee families are now eligible to receive financial support for their children’s nutritional needs through the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program. The program will provide...
Ciphertek Systems Jun 19, 2020