Bill Would Amend Annexation Law
State Representative Ryan Williams has filed a bill that would amend the state’s annexation law. The bill would reduce the number of owners required to consent to annexation without a referendum from all affected property owners to a majority of property owners. Cookeville Planning Director James Mills said the city requested the change to the […]
Motorcycle Crash Leaves Two People Injured Wednesday
Officials with the Tennessee Highway Patrol believe excessive speed caused a Honda motorcycle to crash in Cumberland County last night. The crash happened on Browntown Road near Frazier Road. Officials said the accident required 28-year-old Matthan Fish of Crossville and 19-year-old Jesse Surber of Crossville to be airlifted to U.T. Medical Center for treatment. According […]
Diane Black Releases #PleaseStand Super Bowl Ad
6th District Republican Congressman and Tennessee gubernatorial candidate Diane Black will run an ad during the Super Bowl urging people to stand for the game’s national anthem. According to a press release from Black’s campaign manager, the ad comes in response to the NFL refusing to run an American Veterans ad urging Super Bowl attendees […]
Tractor Trailer Crashes In Cumberland County
The Tennessee Highway Patrol and emergency crews have responded to a tractor trailer crash in Cumberland County. The accident happened around 10:00 a.m. near Interstate 40 miler marker 316. THP Sergeant Greg Tramel said the semi crashed into the median and the driver had to be extricated from the vehicle. The left lane remains closed […]
Williams Gives Support To Bill Seeking To Ban State Funding To Abortion Providers
Cookeville State Representative and House Republican Caucus Chairman Ryan Williams said Wednesday that he supports a bill that would outlaw TennCare reimbursements to the state’s abortion providers. According to the bill’s sponsor, Jimmy Matlock, House Bill 2251 aims at protecting the sanctity of life by eliminating taxpayer funding to facilities that perform elective abortions. It […]
Byrdstown Getting Ready To Bid Out Water Rehab Project
The town of Byrdstown is getting ready to bid out a major water rehabilitation project. The funding for the project is made possible by a $525,000 Community Development Block Grant that was awarded to the town in September. The project will address water loss by adding new lines and replacing some older lines. Mayor Sam […]
