Pickett Seeking Grant For New Business Park
The Pickett County Commission gave the green light last night to apply for an Appalachian Regional Commission Grant. County Executive Richard Daniel said if awarded, the grant funding would extend water and sewer lines to the new Riverside Business Park. “This would give us an opportunity to look at some new business and industry that […]
Putnam County Officials Warn Of Fundraising Scam
Several Putnam County citizens have reported receiving phone calls from someone conducting a fundraiser for the county’s fire department. County Executive Randy Porter said it’s a scam. “Our county fire department doesn’t make calls asking for donations,” Porter said. “We realized it was a scam and we just want our residents to get the caller […]
Safety The Key When Using Turkey Fryers This Thanksgiving
According to the U.S. Fire Administration, Thanksgiving is the leading day of the year for home fires involving cooking equipment, with three times the average number. One of the more dangerous items is a turkey deep fryer. Cookeville Fire Chief Daryl Blair said it’s important to use those in a proper manner so you don’t […]
Social Media Threats By Stone Memorial Student Investigated
Crossville Police and Cumberland County deputies say they have resolved a situation involving a Stone Memorial High School student posting a threatening photo on social media. According to a written statement from the Crossville Police Department, authorities have found no credible threat after conducting an in-depth investigation. Crossville Police Lieutenant Brian Eckelson said today’s press […]
White County Woman Charged With TennCare Fraud
White County authorities have arrested a local woman on charges of TennCare Fraud for concealing information that disqualifies her and her children from the program. 37-year-old Sarah A. Reece is also charged with theft of services over $10,000. Authorities said Reece falsely reported her income and failed to report that her minor children had access […]
Blood Assurance Seeking Blood Donations
Blood Assurance will hold a blood drive tomorrow at Cookeville’s Life Church. Donor Recruiter Trudy Cody said there’s a need for O negative and O positive blood types as the Holidays are high blood usage times. Cody said a donating blood saves three lives and takes about 30 minutes to complete. Tomorrow’s blood drive will […]
Cumberland Commission Approves Bond Issuance For School projects
The Cumberland County Commission has authorized the issuance of General Obligation School Bonds to not exceed $12.625 million. That money will go toward the construction at Crab Orchard Elementary School and for renovations and roofing repairs at Cumberland County High School. Earlier this year the Board of Education approved contracts for the projects.
THP Identifies Man Who Died In Saturday Crash
The Tennessee Highway Patrol has identified a man who passed away in a Saturday traffic crash in Fentress County. The deceased is identified as 77-year-old Charles Franklin of Jamestown. Authorities said the crash happened at the intersection of Highway 127 and White Oak Street. A preliminary report indicates that Franklin’s vehicle was struck head on […]
Cumberland Co. Approves Broadband Community Resolution
The Cumberland County Commission has approved a resolution designating the county as a Broadband Ready Community. County Mayor Kenneth Carey said the designation will assist local broadband companies with applying for state grants that would help to increase local coverage. It gets the county in compliance with one of Governor Bill Haslam’s agenda items from […]
Alligator Found At Boils WMA
Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency officers found an alligator Saturday at the Boils WMA in Jackson County. Officials said the 2-foot long gator was found inside a cooler. The TWRA said they believed someone had planned to dump the animal in the water but was interrupted by something or someone. TWRA officials said the alligator would […]
