Cookeville Seeks To Maintain Authority To Regulate Short-Term Rentals
The Cookeville City Council approved a measure last night that sends a resolution to state lawmakers urging them to oppose any legislation that would remove authority of local governments to regulate short-term rental properties. “It’s just my view that the closer you can keep government at home, the better off you are,” City Councilman Dwight […]
Bailey Sponsors Bill To Put “In God We Trust” Inside Schools
Senator Paul Bailey has sponsored a bill that would require each local education agency to display “In God We Trust” in a prominent location in each school. During his weekly legislative update Bailey said the phrase is more than just a national motto. “It’s our country’s foundation, an important part of our identity as Americans […]
Crash Injures Two In Alexandria Thursday
Two women suffered injuries in a two vehicle accident in Alexandria Thursday. The Tennessee Highway Patrol said the crash happened at Main Street and Highway 53. A report stated that 57-year-old Barbara Reynolds was driving a 2006 Ford Taurus eastbound on Main Street. She attempted to cross Highway-53 when she pulled into the path of […]
State Route 85 In Fentress County Closed Due To Pavement Failure
Tennessee Department of Transportation crews have closed Fentress County’s State Route 85 due to a pavement failure at mile marker 6.8. Spokesperson Jennifer Flynn said the roadway will be closed between mile markers 2 and 8 until crews can make repairs. Part of the outside lane has failed because of recent rains. Flynn said the […]
Measure Sponsored By Representative Ryan Williams Improving Patient Safety Advances In Committee
A measure sponsored by State Representative Ryan Williams that improves medical safety for patients has advanced through a Tennessee General Assembly Committee. House Bill 2603 seeks to enhance the transparency in the licensing process for EMS personnel. It would require EMS personnel to notify the EMS Board of all past convictions and any pending charges […]
