Governor’s Executive Order Eases Efforts To Feed Livestock
The ice and snow lingering across Tennessee have made feeding and transporting livestock a challenge. Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has issued an executive order to ease some restrictions for movement of livestock feed and live poultry to market. Federal restrictions on hours of service for feed and live animal transportation will be waived through the end of […]
New Centennial Sculpture Reflects Tech’s Past And Inspires Future
The final piece of the Centennial is now in place. As part of Tech’s 100th birthday celebration, a sculpture was commissioned to both commemorate the past and inspire future students. Ascension, a 52-foot tall, 7,000-pound stainless steel artwork by Hoss Haley, has been installed between Dixie Avenue and Centennial Plaza. According to the artist, the […]
Sparta PD Getting EpiPens
The Sparta Police Department is the latest law enforcement agency that will soon be equipped with EpiPens. Police Chief Jeff Guth said the life-saving pens will soon be supplied to the department by the Cookeville Regional Medical Center Charitable Foundation. “We will be able to respond to anaphylactic shock situations and we will be going through […]
Antique Fire Truck Stolen In Clay County
Authorities in Clay County are looking for a stolen antique fire truck. According to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, The 1935 model fire truck was stolen this morning from a residence in the Moss area. Surveillance footage captured a white Chevy Astro van hauling the fire truck on a trailer. Deputy Tyler Thompson […]
Charges Issued In Friday Morning Crash In Cumberland County
A head-on collision on Highway 127 North in Cumberland County has resulted in charges being issued to a man from Clarkrange. Officials said the crash happened this morning when 43-year-old Daniel Fisher was driving a Dodge Avenger and attempted to pass another vehicle. Authorities said Fisher’s vehicle collided head-on with an oncoming Ford Mustang operated […]
Fire Destroys Unoccupied Home In Putnam County
A fire destroyed a home on Putnam County’s Kuykendall Road last night. Putnam County Fire Chief Tom Brown said crews arrived on scene and found the home fully engulfed in flames. Brown said no injuries occurred as the home was unoccupied at the time of the blaze. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Local Man Sentenced For Stealing From Honor Guard Account
The former commander of the Hull York Chapter of the Disabled American Veterans in Byrdstown will serve five years with the Tennessee Department of Corrections for stealing from the organization. Glen Williams pleaded guilty this month to theft over $10,000. A grand jury indicted Williams two years ago after an internal investigation found missing funds […]
Clay County Library Receives Computer Training Grant
The state awarded the Clay County Public Library with a $2,441 literacy and broadband adoption grant today. Library Director Judith Cutright said the funding will be used for important computer training for the citizens of Clay County. “Computer change so much from year to year that computer literacy is very necessary, not matter where you’re […]
