Austin Murder Case to Go Before Grand Jury
A grand jury will hear the murder case of Stacey Dwight Austin following an arraignment hearing in Crossville Thursday. Judge Larry Warner determined there was enough evidence in the case to send it to a grand jury for trial. The 37-year-old Austin was charged with voluntary manslaughter after the shooting death of his 55-year-old aunt, […]
Highlands Initiative’s Fourth Phase Surpasses $3 Million
The Highlands Economic Partnership exceeded its funding goal as part of the fourth phase in the group’s five-year plan. Pledges gave over $3.25 million as part of the Highlands Initiative, which is designed to attract new businesses to Jackson, Overton, Putnam, and White Counties. The group’s initial goal was set at $2.85 million. George Halford […]
Rise Partners Purchase Cookeville’s Jackson Plaza
Chattanooga-based Rise Partners recently acquired Cookeville’s Jackson Plaza. The real estate development, acquisition, and redevelopment company closed on the West Jackson Street property about two weeks ago. Rise Partners founding partner Matt Phillips said the group plans to continue helping current tenants and bring new retailers to Cookeville. “The Sears box right in the Center […]
‘Food to the Rescue’ Provides Meals to Those in Need
‘Food to the Rescue’ is a community program that offers meals to school-age children and teens throughout the summer. Katelyn Steakley is the assistant director of the program. She said serving kids in need around Putnam County is the group’s primary goal. “All of our food is easy to open. We want to make sure […]
Monterey Receives Grant For Sewer Improvements
The state has awarded Monterey with a $475,000 Community Development Block Grant. Grant writer Dawn Kupferer said that funding will be used for sewer system improvements. “Projects like this can be real economic drivers. A lot of times these are not projects that the citizens recognize as helping build business, but they are,” Kupferer said. […]
