Prescott Middle Participates in Food Waste Initiative
Prescott Middle School continues to participate in the Get Food Smart TN food waste initiative. TDEC announced the school in the programs first round of participants. Trey Upchurch is the principal of Prescott Middle School. “It was honestly exciting, obviously because of the places we were looped in with,” Upchurch said. “There were a couple other […]
Gentry Sentenced To Three Years In Prison
A White County man will spend 36 months in prison for wire fraud and money laundering charges. United States District Court Judge Judge Aleta Trauger handed down the sentence to Jeff Gentry Monday morning. Gentry’s sentencing also requires him to serve three years of supervised release and to pay more than $10.4 million in restitution. […]
Carthage Woman Sentenced For TennCare Fraud
A Carthage woman will serve six years probation after entering a plea to charges of TennCare Fraud. As part of the plea agreement 52-year-old Carla McPherson will also repay the state $10,000. Authorities charged McPherson with fraudulently misrepresenting her household composition and her husband’s income to appear eligible for TennCare benefits.
Clay County Library Kicks-off Change for Change Fundraiser
Clay County Library will kick -off its Change for Change fundraiser today. Judith Cutright directs library services at the Clay County Library. “So what we are attempting to do is to raise 500 thousand dollars and that would add on 2,700 square feet to the current building,” Cutright said. “It would add on space for […]
Suspicious Fire Destroys Smithville Home
A fire deemed as suspicious destroyed a Smithville home Saturday. The blaze occurred at a South College Street home. Chief Charlie Parker said the fire appeared to have started in the middle part of the home. The cause of the fire will be investigated by the Smithville Police Department and State Fire Marshall’s Office. Parker […]
Motorcyclists Increase, Drivers to Take Precautions on the Road
With increasing numbers of motorcyclists in Tennessee, drivers should take precautions on the road, Captain Bobby Anderson said. Anderson works for the Cookeville Police Department. In 2017, Tennessee had over 165 thousand registered motorcycles. Anderson said drivers need to share the road with motorcycles. “Well, you want to be respectful and courteous and share the […]
Gentry Sentencing Hearing Scheduled For Monday
A sentencing hearing for a White County man convicted of wire fraud and money laundering is scheduled to take place today. Jeff Gentry was supposed to be sentenced last month, but the court rescheduled the hearing for unknown reasons. In February, Gentry’s sentencing hearing was rescheduled for April 26th due to the number of victims in […]
