Absences Due to Flooding Will Be Excused
Because of flooding across Cumberland County Tuesday, several county students were unable to get to their schools. Director of Schools Janet Graham said Tuesday night that those absences would be excused. School officials did encourage parents to send a brief note to their child’s school explaining the reason for the absence.
Muzzleloader Season For Deer Underway In Tennessee
Muzzleloader season for deer opened in Tennessee last weekend. TWRA Captain Dale Grandstaff said he wants hunters to keep one thing in mind as they take part in muzzleloader season. “Every year we have people who hunt during muzzleloader season that will use a shotgun.” Grandstaff said. “Keep that in mind, because you can’t use […]
Monterey Still Working To Get New Waste Water Treatment Plant
Monterey is still working through the process of building a new waste water treatment plant. Water and Sewer Supervisor Duane Jarrett said the current plant on Woodcliff Road was built in 1984. Besides being old, Jarrett said it also doesn’t perform the way it needs to. “We are really having trouble meeting some of the […]
Cookeville HS Playoff Game To Be Played At Tennessee Tech
The Cookeville High School football team will play its second round playoff game at Tennessee Tech Friday night. School officials decided to change the location from Cookeville High School earlier this morning. “With the amount of rain our field took last week in playing on it, it was torn up pretty good from the Rossview […]
Monterey Gives Approval To Town’s First Liquor Store
A liquor store is one step closer to locating in Monterey. The town’s Alcoholic Beverage Commission granted a certificate of compliance to Sherry L. Lawson, who has plans to open The Spigot Wine and Liquors at the old Rocky Pops Barbecue on East Stratton Avenue. Monterey Mayor Bill Wiggins said the state has to give […]
Flooding Forces Schools To Close In DeKalb County
A round of overnight rain caused flooding issues in DeKalb County this morning. Smithville-DeKalb County Rescue Squad members had to evacuate several homes in the Liberty and Dowelltown areas that flooded from surrounding creeks and streams. Officials said at least one driver became trapped inside a vehicle during a flood, but managed to escape unharmed. […]
Two Water Rescues Conducted In Cumberland County
Two water rescues occurred in Cumberland County this morning after a line of heavy rains moved through the area overnight. Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency Director Rick Williams said crews had to rescue one driver who got swept away on Clint Lowe Road and another driver on Spruce Loop Road. “Everything happened within a couple […]
Flooding Closes At Least 15 Roads In Cumberland County
Overnight heavy rains have flooded and closed at least 15 roads in Cumberland County. Officials with the Cumberland County Highway Department said at least three roads in the Lake Tansi area could be closed for several days. Road Superintendent Scott Blaylock said those roads include Plantation Drive, Flathead Road, and Dunbar Road. “We knew from […]
