Smith County’s State Route 25 Reopening Delayed
The Tennessee Department of Transportation has delayed the reopening of Smith County’s State Route 25 following unforeseen geotechnical issues with the ongoing rockfall mitigation project. TDOT closed the road in June after rocks fell from a bluff above the road and struck a vehicle. The $4.1 million rockfall mitigation project began this spring and contractors […]
Cumberland SD Warns Of Home Improvement Scams
The Cumberland County Sheriffs Office warned residents to beware of home improvement scams. In a social media post Thursday, department officials said sometimes scam artists go door-to-door, insisting they have leftover asphalt from another job and they’ll be able to cut you a deal. Officials remind residents they should insist on a detailed, written contract. […]
TDOT Paving Project Begins Sunday On Willow
Cookeville’s Willow Avenue will see more construction beginning this weekend. TDOT spokesman Jennifer Flynn said Sunday night, Rogers Group will begin lowering manholes, repairing sidewalks and drainage catchbasins. It’s all part of a paving project. “That particular phase of work with all the catch basins and the sidewalks and the concrete work should take about […]
Another White Co. Birth Control Lawsuit Filed
Another jail inmate filed suit against White County Sheriff Oddie Shoupe and Judge Sam Benningfield over a discontinued birth control program. White County Jail inmate Christopher Sullivan will have to serve a longer sentence than fellow inmates because he refused a vasectomy. Benningfield issued a controversial order in May stating any inmate who had either […]
Two Steal Electricity In Smithville
Two people were recently charged with stealing electricity in Smithville. Steve Franklin Mabe Jr., 43, was charged with theft of services, vandalism, trespassing and reckless endangerment. Mabe reportedly ran a wire from his neighbor’s window air conditioning unit to his house. His bond was set at $12,500. Martha Conger Hale, 37, was charged with theft […]
Crossville Council Approves Bid For Water System Improvements
The Crossville City Council approved last night a $1.29 million low bid for improvements to the city’s water system. The council also gave first reading approval to a $691,000 budget amendment for that project. Officials said the budget amendment covers construction of a new chemical building, storage, and feed for the Water Resources Department. It […]
Beavers Resignation Triggers Special Election
Upper Cumberland State Senator Mae Beavers resigned from her Senate seat Wednesday, triggering the need for a special election. DeKalb County Election Administrator Dennis Stanley said the date of the special election won’t be known until Governor Bill Haslam issues a writ of election order. “Once he issues that order a primary will be held […]
Cumberland Fair Preparation This Weekend
County fairs have worked their way throughout the region and the Cumberland County Fair is next. Lynn Tollett has been a member of the Cumberland County Fair Board for 37 years. “Just like everybody else, I look forward to it every year, just got involved in it, look for something new and exciting every year, […]
Cookeville’s Color Run Saturday
Cookeville’s color run to benefit the American Cancer Society will take place Saturday. Leah Norris serves as a co-organizer for the event. She said registration begins at 7:30 a.m. in Dogwood Park near First Avenue. “There’ll be 3 color stations where they’ll be splashed with color through the event and at the finish line we’ll […]
Preview Of Gentry Bros. Tractor Supply Auction Friday
Potential bidders can get their first look at auction items at the former Gentry Bros. Tractor Supply Friday. A preview of Saturday’s auction begins at 10 a.m. Friday at the store’s location on Millers Point Road in Sparta. The U.S. Marshals Service auction will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday. Owner Jeff Gentry pleaded guilty to […]
