Flooding Reported At Jackson County Rescue Squad Building
Flooding caused some issues at several emergency buildings in Jackson County Wednesday. Emergency Management Agency Director Keith Bean said the rescue squad building took on about a foot of water, while the ambulance service and 911 center had water right up to the door at one point. “We moved everything out of the rescue squad […]
White County Teen Reported Missing
A 16-year-old White County teen was reported missing to the White County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday. Shayna Marie Bumbalough was last seen around 10:45 p.m. Tuesday night. A truck was found crashed along Three Island Road in White County belonging to her father. White County PIO Melissa Worthington said Bumbalough may have been spotted near the […]
Storm Damage Reported In Clay County
A tree fell on a vehicle during a strong thunderstorm in Clay County Wednesday afternoon. Clay County Emergency Management Agency Director Natalie Boone said the incident happened on Happy Springs Road in the Hermitage Springs area. “There were no major injuries and those folks have been checked out by EMS,” Boone said. Boone said most […]
Luke Bryan Stops by Dale Hollow Lake
Country music fans swarmed to Dale Hollow Lake and Sunset Marina Tuesday night as Luke Bryan stopped by to shoot footage for an upcoming music video. Vice President and General Manager Tom Allen said Bryan and his crew were en route to their next tour stop in Raleigh when the marina received notice of Bryan […]
Overton Budget Includes Raises, No Tax Increase
Overton County employees will get a raise and residents won’t see a tax increase next year. The county commission approved the upcoming budget this week, giving employees a 3-percent raise. Ben Danner is county executive in Overton County. “We had some growth on the tax penny this year and we were able to give some […]
Van Buren Jail Facility Nearing Completion
Van Buren County inmates have yet to be moved to the new jail facility. How and when that happens will be a mystery to county residents, according to sheriff Eddie Carter. “I’m going to use every asset I have available to make this as smooth as possible,” Carter said. “I’m not going to give a […]
Cell Ruling Won’t Immediately Impact Local Cases
A Supreme Court ruling on cell phone location data may not effect many cases in the Upper Cumberland. The Supreme Court recently ruled 5-4 requiring police to acquire a warrant to access and track a criminal’s movements. District Attorney Bryant Dunaway said the process in acquiring cell location data may take a little longer now […]
Meeting Scheduled for Pickett E-911 Presentation
A date is set for Pickett County officials to publicly discuss whether the county should separate from the Overton-Pickett E-911 Service. The meeting will take place Friday, July 20 at 10 a.m. at the Pickett County Community Center in Byrdstown. Officials will present information to the public on how a separation from the organization would […]
Planning Commission Approves Zoning For Mackie Farm Area
The Cookeville Planning Commission has approved a Commercial-Industrial Mixed use zoning for the Mackie farm area. Voters approved the annexation of the 250 acre property last month. Planning Director James Mills said the city has had a couple of prospects considering the property for industrial use. “We’ve had a couple of prospects, which is why […]
Tennessee Tech Adopts New Tenure Policy
Tennessee Tech University approved its tenure policy for faculty members during the Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday. The new policy includes clarification on if a tenured employee at TTU can be terminated or have their tenure revoked. TTU President Phil Oldham said either path could be likely if action is needed. “I think policy would […]
