TNReconnect Bill Headed To Governor’s Desk
The Reconnect Act has passed the General Assembly and Gov. Bill Haslam is expected to sign it into law. The bill allows adults to attend the state’s community colleges for free. Vol State Community College President Dr. Jerry Faulkner said it’s a great thing. “It is absolutely amazing, once again, Tennessee is going to be […]
Men Arrested With 44 Pounds Of Pot
Troopers conducting a sobriety checkpoint in Clay County arrested an Oregon man and a Kentucky man after finding more than 40 pounds of marijuana in their car. The THP said John Giudici and Rahman Thiel fled after making an illegal U-turn to avoid the checkpoint on State Route 53. They were arrested after a brief pursuit. […]
JCSD Public Service Videos Gaining Fans
Folks are watching the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page to see what the newest video is. Sgt. Chris Carter creates them using Snapchat filters. The videos are public service announcements, warning residents about a variety of topics. The most recent deals with “catfishing” and not giving out too much information online. “We’ve had a […]
Alligator Snapping Turtle Found At Center Hill Lake
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency recently discovered a dead alligator snapping turtle at Center Hill Lake. Officer Mike Beaty said it’s a rare discovery because the amphibious reptile is primarily found in West Tennessee. “We’re not supposed to have these around,” Beaty said. “They aren’t endangered or anything, but they’re a species that’s considered in […]
TDOT’s Three Year Plan Includes Funding For Jefferson Ave Widening Project
The governor’s three year transportation plan includes funding for a long awaited road project in Cookeville. Mayor Ricky Shelton said the state has plans to widen 2.2 miles of Jefferson Avenue from Interstate 40 to Highway 111. “We I’m very happy to hear that this long awaited project is finally coming to fruition,” Shelton said. […]
State Budget Lacks Funding For Warren Co. Drive Testing Center
McMinnville Mayor Jimmy Haley has announced that the state budget does not include funding for the Warren County Driver testing Center. The center closed last summer as a cost saving measure. It re-opened last fall as a result of efforts by city officials. Haley says he’s confident that a solution will be found and that […]
Gainesboro’s Library Having A Record Year
Gainesboro’s Charles Ralph Holland Memorial Library is having a record year. Director Kate Chalman said folks are using the library’s services more than ever. “I have about 2,000 items checked out, physical items checked out from the library every month, I think right now we’re looking at 23,000 items checked out for the year up […]
Algood’s Annual Audit To Cost More This Year
Algood’s annual audit will be a little more expensive this year. The city council voted Tuesday night to select a new company to perform the audit. Council members selected Alabama-based firm Carr, Riggs, and Ingram for a price of $15,000 For the past 6 to 7 years Hendersonville accountant John Poole has performed the city’s […]
Two Injured In Dixie Avenue Fire
A firefighter and a resident sustained minor injuries in a fire on Cookeville’s Dixie Avenue Tuesday night. Cookeville Fire Chief Roger Fuqua said the resident sustained minor burns and a firefighter was taken to the hospital with an ankle injury. He was treated and released. Firefighters were called to the scene at 10:38 p.m. “Evidently […]
