Eastern Bluebird Named Official Bird Of Crossville
Crossville City Council members passed a resolution Tuesday declaring the Eastern Bluebird as the official bird of the city. Crossville Mayor James Mayberry made the motion to approve the resolution. “Cumberland County has a healthy population of bluebirds,” Mayberry said. “The Cumberland County Bluebird club places and currently monitors over 130 bluebird nest boxes at […]
Crossville-Cumberland County Break Ground On New Building Pad
Crossville and Cumberland County officials broke ground on 200,000 sqaure foot building pad today. “Hopefully it’s a positive thing that will generate higher wages, create more jobs for the community, and keep our people from having to travel out of town to work,” Crossville Mayor James Mayberry said. “We are very appreciative of the state […]
Monterey Budget Lacks Funding For Part Time Firefighters
The upcoming fiscal year budget for Monterey does not include funding to hire 6 part time firefighters for the fire department. Fire Chief Kevin Peters said he requested the funding because he wants to transition from a 13-member volunteer structure. “To do the daily basic stuff as far as making sure the engines are in […]
Inmate Walks Off From Work Crew; Captured In Cumberland Co.
Cumberland County authorities captured a minimum security inmate who walked away from a work crew in Nashville today. Adam Williams captured in Cumberland County this afternoon. Authorities said Williams walked away from his community service crew at the James K. Polk building. He fled in a pickup truck and was later spotted by deputies in […]
The Ohio Valley Conference Outdoor Track Championships Bring Business to Cookeville
The Ohio Valley Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships will bring economic gains to Cookeville. Mike Wilson directs athletics at Tennessee Tech. Tennessee Tech will host the championships. “There are eight men’s teams and twelve women’s teams all members of the Ohio Valley Conference,” Wilson said. “Approximately five hundred student-athletes will be here competing to win […]
April Showers Bring May… Bugs?
With the warmer weather, people start to stay outside longer. Those spending time outdoors should protect themselves from tick and mosquito-borne illnesses. Lisa Bumbalough directs health at the Putnam County Health Department. “Warmer weather is here and many people are spending more time outdoors,” Bumbalough said. “So we need to be proactive and be aware and prevent any of […]
Two Airlifted Monday Following Warren Co. Crash
Two Morrison men had to be airlifted to hospitals following a two vehicle crash Monday afternoon. The crash happened at the intersection of Highway 287 and Beacon Lights Road near Morrison. The Tennessee Highway Patrol said the crash occurred when 78-year-old Arry Youngblood drove his 1997 Toyota Tacoma through a Beacon Lights Road stop sign. […]
Crossville Man Killed In Interstate 40 Motorcycle Accident Monday
A Crossville man died when his Honda motorcycle struck a tractor trailer in Putnam County Monday. The crash happened around 2:30 p.m. on Interstate 40 eastbound near mile marker 295. The deceased identified as 73-year-old Michael Smith. The Tennessee Highway Patrol said Smith struck the rear of the freightliner when he went from the left […]
Poke Sallet Shapes Jackson County’s History
Poke sallet, poke salad, Polk weed, pokeweed. Whatever you call it, this regional poisonous weed plays an important role in Jackson County’ history. Jim Whitaker is a native of Jackson County. Whitaker said poke sallet, as it is called in Jackson County, is eaten mainly in spring and summer. Whitaker said people in Jackson County have eaten the […]
Monterey Officials Pass Budget Draft
Monterey officials passed the first and second reading of its upcoming fiscal year budget last night. The budget includes funding for a new fire truck, three new police vehicles, and a new leaf vacuum for the sanitation department. The property tax rate will remain unchanged at a $1.33. All city employees would get a 3-percent […]
