Supreme Court Refuses To Hear Warren Co Case
The Tennessee Supreme Court has refused to hear the appeal of a Warren County man facing 153 years in prison for the rape of a child. The court ruled Friday it would not hear the case of John David Smartt, convicted on 12 counts involving sexual relations with a child beginning at the age of […]
Medical Community Gathers Tuesday On Opiod Epidemic
The Dekalb and Smith County Anti-Drug Coalitions will gather the local medical community and concerned citizens to discuss the state’s opioid epidemic Tuesday. Dekalb Coalition Coordinator Lisa Cripps said the meeting hopes to answer questions. “Anyone that would be interested in learning more and helping be part of the solution,” Cripps said. Cripps said those […]
Tornado Watch For Putnam And Areas South
The Storm Prediction Center has issued a tornado watch for the southern portion of the Upper Cumberland until 11:00pm tonight. Dekalb, Jackson, Putnam, Smith, Van Buren, Warren and White Counties are part of the watch. Clay, Cumberland, Fentress, Overton and Pickett Counties are not part of this tornado watch The storm track brings the worst […]
White County Deputy Suffers Fall, Lacerations
An officer with the White County Sheriffs Department received multiple lacerations in an accidental fall Monday. The officer, whose name the department did not disclose, transported to a local hospital for treatment. The accident happened during routine service, according to the Sheriffs Department.
White County Schools Gathering Olympic Budgets
Efforts by White County School officials to pick up the tab for the system’s Olympic sports continue. Director Of Schools Kurt Dronebarger asked the school board for permission to explore ways to limit fundraising by the county’s non-revenue sports. Dronebarger said school bus signage could help those teams refocus on the field. “We want to […]
Meadow Creek Park Grant Ideas Shared At Meeting
Monterey Parks and Recreation held a public meeting Saturday over plans to improve accessibility and recreational opportunities for Meadow Creek Park. The Appalachian Regional Commission awarded the grant to Monterey last year. Kwill Consultants and Mayor Bill Wiggins use public meetings to gauge interest in how to best improve parks around the city. The grant […]
Legislators To Consider Increase In McMinnville Hotel Tax
State legislators will consider an increase in the McMinnville occupancy tax to five percent this week. The increase from its current two-and-a-half percent, the maximum allowed under Tennessee law. Senator Janice Bowling, who serves Warren County, introduced the bill in the senate while Representative Paul Sherrell introduced the house version. The state projects an increase […]
Repairs On State Route 52 In Clay County Completed
Contractors reopened Clay County’s Highway 52 Friday after finishing repairs to the roadway. December flooding in the area closed the road around Carl Rogers Road. Heavy Christmas rainfall caused the asphalt to buckle. TDOT reports crews finished the slope repair and removed signals Friday afternoon. Traffic is now flowing in both directions.
Man, Woman Face Breaking & Entering Charge
A Baxter man and a Cookeville woman face multiple charges after a breaking and entering incident early Saturday morning. Cookeville Police responded just after 2am Saturday to an alarm at Imperial Plating on Imperial Drive. A 2006 Dodge Stratus was fleeing the scene. Police stopped the vehicle and arrested 35-year old Todd Mitchell Eldridge of […]
Crossville Trending, Communities In Need Of Officers
Crossville currently wants to employ four new police officers. But finding people to apply remains the toughest part of the search. “I’ve talked to other administrators in the state,” Crossville Police Chief David Beaty said. “It’s a trend evidently across the state and across the nation. There’s just more of a demand than there is […]
