No Structural Damage To Overpass After Violent Crash In Putnam Co.
A semi-truck crashed into an Interstate 40 overpass in Putnam County last night. Officials said the crash happened just before midnight at mile marker 286, which is near Willow Avenue. Tennessee Highway Patrol Lieutenant Jimmy Neal said crews have spent more than 12 hours cleaning up the scene. “It was a very violent crash and […]
Monterey Mayor Bill Wiggins Seeking Re-Election
Monterey Mayor Bill Wiggins says he’s running for re-election in 2018. “When I first ran back in 2014 I had taken a long look at my hometown and wrote down some specific goals that I would like to see obtained and a lot of those haven’t come to full bloom yet,” Wiggins said. “I’m sort […]
WCTE Hosts Mr. Rogers Sweater Drive
WCTE will be hosting a sweater drive throughout the month of February. WCTE Events Assistant Sam Chambers said the collection event celebrates the anniversary of a popular PBS broadcast. “This year it marks the 50th anniversary for the beloved Mr. Rogers and a lot of the PBS stations are holding a sweater drive in his […]
Algood Police Chief Inviting Community To City Hall Saturday
Algood Police Chief Dale Armour is inviting city residents to city hall this weekend for a meet the chief event. “I want the citizens and community to get to know me,” Armour said. “I’m and very personable guy, I enjoy talking to people, and I want them to know that I’m approachable and not just […]
Tractor Trailer Crashes Into I 40 Bridge In Putnam Co.
The left lane of Interstate 40 westbound remains closed after a tractor trailer crashed into the pillar of a bridge overpass in Putnam County. The Tennessee Highway Patrol said the crash happened around 11:46 p.m. Tuesday at mile marker 286 near South Willow Avenue. An unidentified driver did receive treatment at a hospital, but that […]
Mae Beavers Suspends Campaign For Governor
Mae Beavers has suspended her campaign for Governor of Tennessee. The former 17th District State Senator made the announcement on her officials campaign Facebook page Tuesday evening. “To the volunteers, supporters, and every person who championed my run for governor, I want to express my deepest gratitude to you. Today, after much deliberation, I am […]
Cookeville To Provide Update On Plans Of Services For Annexed Areas
Cookeville City council members will conduct a public hearing and receive a progress report Thursday night on several areas the city has annexed since 2000. “There are 12 areas that we have annexed since 2000 that still have services that remain to be provided that we committed to in our plan of services,” City Planning […]
Block Grants Awarded To Several UC Communities
The Upper Cumberland has received a total of $1.89 million dollars in Community Development Block Grant funding from the state. Allardt, Byrdstown, Celina, Jamestown, and Livingston received the grants, which were announced Tuesday by the State Department of Economic and Community Development. The funding will be used for fire protection improvements, water and sewer system […]
