Police Investigating Armed Robbery In Crossville
Armed with a pistol, a masked man robbed the owners of a convenient store in Crossville Tuesday night. Police said it happened just before midnight at the Short Stop Market on Old Lantana Road. According to police, the owners had just closed the store when the unidentified suspect came from around the building and approached […]
Two Additional Federal Prosecutors Headed To Middle Tennessee
Attorney General Jeff Sessions has selected the Middle District of Tennessee to receive additional resources for the fight against violent crime. The district will receive two additional Assistant U.S. Attorneys to focus exclusively on violent crime, two of 40 new federal prosecutors in 27 selected locations throughout the United States. Middle Tennessee U.S. Attorney Don […]
Standoff In Warren Co. Ends In Arrest
A four hour standoff in Warren County came to an end last night when a police negotiator managed to keep a man from jumping off a bluff. 35-year-old Chris Johnson is charged with evading arrest, reckless endangerment, false imprisonment and domestic assault. Officials said deputies went to Johnson’s home to serve a warrant in connection […]
Visitor Restrictions In Place At CRMC
Cookeville Regional Medical Center has confirmed 210 cases of the flu this season. With flu numbers on the rise, the hospital has started visitor restrictions. Infectious Disease Physician Doctor Mark Pierce said visitors 16-years of age and under are not allowed in patient rooms except for special circumstances. “Children in school tend to be really […]
Bus Driver Steps In To Help Family That Lost Home
When a family with six kids lost their home to a house fire in Smith County Monday, the children’s bus driver stepped in to help by requesting donations for the family. Danny Huff said he thinks of the children on his bus as his own kids and that he can relate with what the family […]
Fentress Co. To Hold Public Meeting For Parks And Recreation Master Plan
Fentress County residents have an opportunity to review and provide input on existing and future parks tomorrow tonight. The county will be holding an open public house to help identify the needs and ideas in planning for future and existing park projects. The meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m. inside the Fentress County Courthouse.
