Category Archives: Local News
Lady Pioneers Advance
The Warren County Lady Pioneers advanced to the District Tournament semifinals and earned a berth in the Region Tournament with a 52-42 win over Cookeville Friday night in opening round action at Rhea...
Ciphertek Systems Feb 17, 2018
District 6AAA Tournament Set
The District 6AAA basketball tournament kicks off this Friday at Rhea County High School. In the opening round, the Lady Pioneers will face Cookeville for the right to advance in the tournament. The s...
Ciphertek Systems Feb 16, 2018
Nine Flu Deaths in Tennessee
In the state of Tennessee, eight children and one pregnant woman have passed away due to the flu, according to the Tennessee Department of Health.The deaths were associated with seasonal flu during th...
Ciphertek Systems Feb 16, 2018
AG Asks for Execution Dates for Death Row Inmates
Tennessee Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III requested Thursday that the Tennessee Supreme Court set execution dates in eight capital cases.Slatery’s request was made on behalf of the Tenne...
Ciphertek Systems Feb 16, 2018
TVA Discusses New Pricing Structure.
TVA said it is moving to a new pricing system aimed at averting “sticker shock” during periods of extreme heat or cold.Officials said January 2018 in the Tennessee Valley was brutal. With ...
Ciphertek Systems Feb 15, 2018
State Officials Urge Everyone to Get a Flu Shot
The Tennessee Department of Health is urging all Tennesseans who have not yet received a flu shot this flu season to get one as soon as possible, as seasonal influenza remains widespread across the st...
Ciphertek Systems Feb 15, 2018
Gun Bill Defeated in Committee
A Republican-led House committee has unanimously voted down legislation to let Tennessee handgun permit holders bring guns most places, including hospitals and professional sports arenas.In the Civil ...
Ciphertek Systems Feb 15, 2018
Qualifying Deadline Approaching
Potential candidates for county offices have until Thursday, Feb. 15th to turn in qualifying papers at the Election Commission. Numerous offices are up for grabs in August, including all 24 County Com...
Ciphertek Systems Feb 14, 2018
Bill Would Limit Licensing Denials of Ex-offenders
A bill in Tennessee would limit the ability of state licensing boards to deny occupational licenses based on the criminal history of applicants.Sen. Kerry Roberts of Springfield, Senate Minority Leade...
Ciphertek Systems Feb 14, 2018
State House OKs Bill to Offer Pre-abortion Ultrasound Look
The Tennessee House has passed a bill that would require doctors to offer women who are getting abortions a look at an ultrasound, if one was performed beforehand.The House voted 74-20 Monday on the b...
Ciphertek Systems Feb 14, 2018