Smithville Mayor, Son to Appear in Court August 6
Smithville Mayor Jimmy Poss and his son, Anthony, are set to appear in court August 6 after being indicted last week. The two were charged after Mayor Poss was found to have paid his son for work at the city’s golf course without the permission of the Board of Aldermen. District Attorney Bryant Dunaway declined […]
Upper Cumberland Counties Report Low Early Voter Turnout
Various Upper Cumberland counties reported a low early voter turnout this year. Craig Story is the Overton County Administrator of Elections. “I think maybe the Secretary of State’s office was putting out something maybe even today on turnout versus four years ago,” Story said. “And it is my understanding that I think we are up some […]
Handgun, Drugs Found During Algood Traffic Stop
Two Overton County men face several charges after a loaded handgun and drugs were found following a traffic stop in Algood Saturday. According to arrest warrants, Algood Police stopped 26-year-old Joshua Cobble of Rickman, and 42-year-old Linden Cook Jr. of Livingston, along Big Mac Drive. Upon searching the vehicle, the officer found several drugs and […]
Fentress County Hires New Finance Director
The Fentress County Commission hired a new Finance Director on Thursday. County Executive J. Michael Cross said the commission unanimously agreed to hire Tyler Arms. “We had a reconvened Finance Committee meeting last Wednesday and they voted to hire Tyler Arms who formerly was with, I think Union Bank and Fitzgerald’s Trucking,” Cross said. “And then […]
Safe On 70 Campaign Starts Tuesday
The Tennessee Highway Safety Office’s Safe on 70 campaign begins Tuesday. The campaign will feature an increased presence of law enforcement on Highway 70 to ensure drivers are traveling safely. Fred Sherrill is the Upper Cumberland Law Enforcement Liaison for the Tennessee Highway Safety Office. He said crash data shows that Tuesdays from Noon until […]
Woman Dies in Macon County Motorcycle Crash
A Lebanon woman died in a motorcycle accident in Macon County Sunday evening. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Shawna Jennings, 46, was travelling westbound on Highway 261 just after 6 p.m. when she lost control negotiating a curve. The accident report indicates Jennings went off the right side of the road, struck a tree, […]
Putnam Schools Looking to Improve Lunch Menus
The Putnam County School System is looking to improve the lunch menus for the upcoming 2018-2019 academic year. Food Service Program Supervisor Kathlyn Walter said the district has heard from parents regarding changes to the school lunches. “We had a lot of feedback this school year,” Walter said. “Some parents are on the fence about… should […]
Sunday Morning Crash Injures At Least One Person In Putnam County
A medical helicopter had to airlift at least one person to a hospital following a Sunday morning crash in Putnam County. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 3:30 a.m. on Interstate 40 eastbound near mile marker 280. A preliminary crash report from the THP said a crew cab Dodge dually got […]
