Baxter NAPA Auto Parts Store Making Progress
Workers have made lots of progress on Baxter’s NAPA Auto Parts store since construction began in June. Bob Lane is the city codes director. “They’re doing the mechanical on the NAPA building now and I wouldn’t be surprised to see them open within the next seven to eight weeks,” Lane said. Lane said crews will […]
This Day Made in Honor of Patriotic Ten-year-old
This morning the City of Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton proclaimed August 10th as Avery Price Day in honor of a disabled patriotic ten-year-old. Local Leah Norris videotaped Avery Price standing up from his wheelchair for the National Anthem at the Putnam County Fair. The video since went viral. “I just like to stand for the […]
Dwight Henry Reflects on Political Career
Cookeville Councilman Dwight Henry doesn’t see himself running for political office in the future following his latest reelection campaign. Henry fell just short of the cutoff in the council election last week, finishing sixth of seven candidates in the race for Cookeville City Council. “I don’t see myself offering myself as a candidate [but] anything […]
Crossville Names Chris Kendrick Interim Police Chief
The Crossville Police Department is preparing a nationwide search for its next chief following the firing of former chief Dave Beaty. City Manager Greg Wood said the city is in the process of creating an application and will begin the search next week. “We just want to respect Chief Beaty for the work he did,” […]
No Property Tax Increase For Cumberland County Residents
Cumberland County Commissioners approved the new fiscal year budget Thursday. The budget provides funding for a two percent raise for all county employees, four new school resource officers, and two new full-time E-911 dispatch positions. The county property tax rate will be set at $1.56. which is the same rate as the previous fiscal year. […]
Fire Reported at Pickett County Jail
Pickett County Executive Richard Daniels confirmed a fire at the Pickett County Jail. Daniels said the fire started in a wall sometime this morning. The fire broke out around 7 o’clock this morning between a cage and a wall. Daniels said, minimal damage occurred and the cause is unknown at this time. Jail officials and inmates evacuated the […]
Grand Jury To Hear White County Murder Case
A White County Grand jury will soon hear a case involving a Sparta woman charged with murdering her husband earlier this year. Authorities charged 56-year-old Patsy Hensley with first-degree murder last month for allegedly shooting and killing 54-year-old Mark Hensley. A joint investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the office of the 13th District […]
Baxter Considering Banning Dumping in City Sewers
Baxter’s Aldermen and Mayor will consider creating an ordinance that would ban dumping in the city’s sewer system. Mayor John Martin said during Thursday’s meeting the idea came about after large amounts of grease was discovered at the city’s sewer plant. “I don’t think the city of Cookeville allows it. The problem we’ve got here […]
