Search Ongoing For Missing Man In Fentress Co.
Multiple Upper Cumberland emergency crews are searching for a missing man in Fentress County. According to Fentress County Emergency Management Agency Director James Bilbrey, 57-year-old Danny Ray Hall went missing last Saturday after going gensing hunting. Crews began searching for Hall on Tuesday and he was last seen around Sam Beaty Road in the southwest […]
Cookeville Council Selects Subcontractor For Skate Park
The Cookeville City Council gave approval last night to hire Seattle Washington’s Grindline Skateparks as the subcontractor for Cookeville’s first skate park. Councilman Charles Womack said the new skate park is one of the reasons that makes Cookevile such a great place to live. “We’ve got soccer complexes, softball, baseball complexes and now a skate […]
Crossville PD: Headlight Use Can Save Lives
Crossville Police Lt. Brian Eckelson said residents need to use their headlights properly when driving. Eckelson penned an extensive social media post for the Crossville Police, noting using headlights can prevent accidents. Headlights provide light in the darkness, but also let oncoming drivers see your car, Eckelson said. According to state law, motorists must use […]
$300 million Economic Development Project Coming To Van Buren Co.
Van Buren County officials have announced a $300 million economic development project that will bring some 75 jobs to the county. Jacksonville Florida-based Just Be Green will be creating a new alternative fuel generation facility off Highway 111 at the old BDS property. “It’s very exciting for us and the county has property out there […]
Overton County Man Indicted For High Speed Chase
A Clinton County, Kentucky Grand Jury has indicted an Overton County man for leading the Tennessee Highway Patrol and Pickett County authorities on a high speed chase in August. 26-year-old Andrew Maxfield is charged with making terrorist threats, assault by striking a police vehicle, and reckless endangerment. Authorities said Maxwell fled from authorities on Highway […]
Tips To Keep Your Home Trick-Free This Halloween
The Cookeville Police Department has some common-sense advice to keep your house from being tricked this Halloween season. Det. Lt. Bobby Anderson said being aware of your surroundings and your neighborhood is important. “Trim your shrubs back so you can actually see out your windows, make sure you know who your neighbors are and make […]
Waverly Tennessee Man Killed In Jackson County Crash
A single vehicle accident in Jackson County claimed the life of a Waverly, Tenn., man Wednesday. The deceased is identified as 45-year-old Michael Johnson. The Tennessee Highway Patrol said the accident happened on Dry Fork Road as Johnson attempted to back up and turn around. A report states that Johnson had his door open and […]
Jackson Co. Deputies Train To Use Narcan
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is the latest to get training on using Narcan. The drug has become popular among first responders in recent months because it can stop an opioid overdose. Jackson County Sheriff Marty Hinson said he scheduled two separate training classes so the majority of deputies and correctional officers could receive training […]
Page Running For White Co. Sheriff
One person has declared he’s running for White County Sheriff. Steve Page declared his candidacy Thursday. He said running for sheriff isn’t a decision he took lightly. “A lot of prayer, and discussing it with a lot of true friends that have given me their opinion on things, speaking with my colleagues, and speaking with […]
