Fire Breaks Out At Livingston Hardware Store
Multiple area fire departments responded to a fire at a Livingston’s Winningham True Value Hardware Store today. Livingston Fire Chief Rocky Dial said the blaze has completely destroyed the building that sits on the 300 block of West Main Street. Officials said at least one firefighter received medical treatment after experiencing chest pains while fighting […]
Work Progressing On New Interchange
Work continues on the Mine Lick Creek interchange project. The cooperative project includes a new I-40 interchange being constructed by TDOT and a road extension built by the city of Cookeville. TDOT spokesman Jennifer Flynn said the project was originally supposed to complete in October, but a construction delay pushed completion back to April. “That’s […]
Medical Marijuana Complicated Issue
Medical marijuana has people talking in Tennessee. Rep. Ryan Williams said it’s a complicated issue. “Studies show that the big challenge that’s out there is because the federal government has made it a Schedule 1 substance meaning it has no value whatsoever, that we’re not even able to study it in the state and it […]
Missing Child Quickly Found
A missing Cookeville child was quickly found late Thursday night. Thursday evening, Cookeville Police reported to a Shipley Road residence. The family reported a 10-year-old boy had possibly run away from home. The child was found a few hours later at a Cookeville shopping center. Cookeville Police put a notice up on social media which […]
THP Patrolling Holiday Traffic This Weekend
The THP will be watching the roads Labor Day weekend. Capt. R.C. Christian said troopers will be on duty throughout the 15-county district. “We’re going to make some funds available for troopers to be looking for impaired drivers and that’s district-wide, in all 15 counties,” Christian said. People travel more during holidays, and more traffic […]
Cookeville FD Responds To Kitchen Fire At Willow Ave. Business
A Cookeville business suffered damage after catching fire Friday morning. Cooekville firefighters responded to the blaze at Palm and Taro Card Readings on South Willow Avenue. Fire Chief Daryl Blair said the blaze started on a stove top and eventually got into the walls and the attic. Crews worked the scene for about an hour […]
Cannon Co. Pursuit Ends With Crash In DeKalb Co.
Two men face possible charges after fleeing from a Cannon County deputy Thursday and later crashing a stolen car in DeKalb County. 35-year-old Jonathon Scott and 32-year-old Eric Cox had to be airlifted to Vanderbilt following the crash. The Tennessee Highway Patrol said the crash happened on DeKalb County’s Hogfoot Road after the deputy terminated […]
Tech Names Lee Wray Chief Of Staff
Tennessee Tech University has named Lee Wray as Chief of Staff at the university. The TTU Board of Trustee’s Executive Committee approved Wray’s appointment unanimously Thursday afternoon. Wray is a two-time Tech graduate and served the university continuously from 1991 to 2003 in several progressive rolls, including annual fund director, alumni relations director, and development […]
TVA Removing Warren County Line
Boaters on the Collins Ferry River in southern Warren County need to watch out for the TVA next week. TVA spokesman Scott Fiedler said the agency will remove an transmission line across the river Wednesday. Work will begin at 7 a.m. and continue until it’s complete. Boaters should avoid the area Wednesday. Signs have been […]
Cookeville PD Encourages Safe Driving
Cookeville Police want everyone to drive safely in the rain. The forecast throughout the Upper Cumberland includes rain, thanks to the remnants of Hurricane Harvey. Major Carl Sells said drivers should check their windshield wipers to make sure they’re clear before heading out. When you’re driving, keep a safe distance between your car and the […]
