Shoupe Sued For $350,000 In Federal Court
A White County woman filed a federal lawsuit against White County Sheriff Oddie Shoupe and four deputies. Sparta resident Jessica Newnum is seeking $350,000. According to the suit, Shoupe and deputies arrived at her Gum Springs Mountain Road home in May 2016, looking for David Pecor. Newnum was in bed at the time and didn’t […]
Clay County Fair Next Week
The Clay County Fair kicks off this weekend. It all kicks off with the Fairest of the Fair pageant at 3 p.m. Saturday. The fair officially runs from Tuesday, June 6 to Saturday, June 10 at the Clay County Fairgrounds. Features include Senior Day and the dog show Tuesday, 4-H animal demonstrations Wednesday, dirt bike […]
Pickett County Working To Bring Back E-911 Center
17 years ago the Pickett and Overton County E-911 centers merged together, but that could change soon. Pickett County wants to start up their own E-911 center and house the department in the new jail that’s scheduled to be built by the summer of 2018. Pickett County Executive Richard Daniel said the county simply didn’t […]
JCSO Anti-Drug Day Camp Begins Soon
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department’s first kids day camp will begin soon. Deputy Kim Denson serves as the school resource officer for Jackson County High School. She said Jackson County students ages 12-18 are welcome. The camp is free and will take place at Jackson County High. Six one week sessions are available beginning June […]
Homeschool/Christian Education Fair Provides Information
The annual Upper Cumberland Homeschool and Christian Education Fair will begin at 8 a.m. Friday at Cookeville’s The River church. Catrina Howell serves as one of the organizers. A homeschool mom herself, Howell said it’s a great way to get information on education alternatives. “It’s a blessing to know that we’re helping other families answer […]
Power Restored To All Cookeville Electric Customers
The City of Cookeville has reported that crews have restored power to all Cookeville Electric customers. Karen Brown with Cookeville Electric’s Energy Services said even though everyone’s back online, they still have some concerns. “If you are trimming trees near power lines please stay clear of that or calls us so we can do it,” […]
Improve Act Will Fund Repairs For Two Clay Co. Bridges
Governor Bill Haslam’s Improve Act will include funding to repair two bridges in Clay County. The Transportation Coalition of Tennessee has announced that the bridge at Wet Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek will be repaired at a cost of $173,000. The bridge on John Butler Road over Proctor Creek will be fixed at a […]
Bidding With Becky Event Tonight
WCTE’s Great TV Auction begins tonight and so does the annual Bidding With Becky event. WCTE President Becky Magura said Bidding With Becky began several years ago at Spankie’s restaurant. Members of the public are welcome to visit Spankie’s and watch the auction with Magura. “It’s a Dutch-treat thing, you’re on your own, but we […]
WCTE TV Auction Begins Tonight
WCTE’s annual Great Television Auction begins tonight. WCTE President Becky Magura said it’s a fun event for everyone involved. “This is our 35th Great Television Auction, it is an opportunity for businesses to participate, be a showcase for them in our region with items they give to WCTE, then we put them on TV and […]
