Livingston Minister: Liquor Stores Could Be Harmful
A Livingston referendum allowing liquor stores in the city could cause more harm than good. Livingston Church of Christ Minister Jonathan Ledbetter disagrees with the referendum. “Allowing more access to alcohol through the different stores… could be a potential health hazard, for starters,” Ledbetter said. Ledbetter said an increase in revenue isn’t worth the potential […]
TWRA Enforcing Boat Safety for Memorial Day Weekend
Wildlife officers will be out in full force as boaters take to the Upper Cumberland waters this Memorial Day Weekend. Míme Barnes is the Wildlife Information Specialist with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. “Our goal is never to stop people from having fun,” Barnes said. “Our goal is to keep people safe while they’re having […]
Cookeville Man Killed In Thursday Morning Crash
A Thursday morning crash in Smith County has claimed the life of a 38-year-old Cookeville man. The crash happened on Interstate 40 westbound at mile marker 254. The Tennessee Highway Patrol has identified the deceased as Matthew Baggett. According to a THP crash report, Baggett was driving a 2002 Buick that crashed into the rear […]
Crossville Budget Proposes 59 Cent Tax Rate
Crossville residents won’t be seeing an increase to property taxes. The upcoming fiscal year budget includes of 59-cent property tax rate. Mayor James Mayberry said that rate will be the same as fiscal year 2017-2018. “Anything that we can do that will help keep the property taxes low and provide the services that the citizens […]
Comptroller Investigation Notes Problems With Former UCHRA Director
A State Comptroller investigation report released Thursday has questioned travel and comp time of former Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency executive director Luke Collins. Comptroller investigators have noted three problems related to the former executive director’s travel claims. Collins allegedly claimed he attended meetings in Nashville and Washington D.C., but documentation obtained by investigators did […]
Livingston Liquor Referendum Added to June 6 Ballot
A referendum allowing liquor stores in Livingston will be up for a vote on June 6. Citizens for Progress Chairman Ralph Robbins created the original petition. He said passing the referendum would generate tax revenue to the city. “Every town around us except for one has a package store,” Robbins said. “We’re losing a lot […]
Two Escape Injuries After Vehicles Catch Fire Wednesday
Two people escaped injuries when their vehicles caught fire on Highway 70 West in Putnam County Wednesday. 19-year-old Hugh Harris of Elmwood now facing a charge of failure to exercise due care. The Tennessee Highway Patrol said Hughes occupied a 2017 Kia Optima that slammed into the passenger side door and fuel tank of a […]
Crab Orchard Mobile Home Fire Injures One Person
One person suffered injuries during a Thursday morning house fire in Crab Orchard. Cumberland County Fire Department officials said a mobile home caught fire on Chestnut Hill Road. Officials said three people escaped the home and a fourth person had to be transported to Cumberland Medical Center for treatment of burns. That persons condition not […]
