THP Captain Advises Drivers to Travel Safely During Labor Day Weekend
Tennessee Highway Patrol Captain R.C. Christian advises those travelling during Labor Day weekend to drive safely. Christian said the THP will have an increased presence on the roadway during the holiday weekend. “Naturally, we’re going to be looking at the lake access areas and places like that where people will be frequenting this weekend,” Christian […]
Liquor Referendum Back On Fentress County Ballot
A referendum allowing liquor sales in Fentress County will appear on the November election ballot. Faith Baptist Tabernacle Worship Pastor Steve Clark said he’s opposed to any liquor sales in Fentress County. “The cost of having to deal with what alcohol can do to a society and culture far outweighs what kind of tax revenue […]
East Cookeville Substation Receiving Second Transformer Friday
The East Cookeville Substation will receive its second new transformer Friday, according to the city’s electric department. The first of two transformers was delivered to the substation in late July and is expected to be installed Thursday. According to the Cookeville Electric Department, the units will help provide greater capacity and will be more reliable […]
Volunteers Needed For Fentress County Medical Clinic
More volunteers are needed for the upcoming Remote Area Medical Clinic in Fentress County. Remote Area Medical (RAM) Media Relations Specialist Robert Lambert said the organization specifically needs more dental and vision professionals. “If you are a dental professional or vision professional we could really use your support,” Lambert said. “General support is needed as […]
Fentress County Approves New Fiscal Year Budget
Fentress County residents will see a reduced property tax rate this year. The county commission has approved a $1.91 cent property tax rate for the new fiscal year, which is 7 cents less than the previous fiscal year. County Executive Elect Jimmy Johnson said the rate is higher than what the state recommended. “The state […]
Jackson County Looks to Improve Tourism Numbers
Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady wants to improve tourism numbers following a slight increase in expenditures in 2017. According to the Tennessee Department of Tourism Development, Jackson County saw only $2.36 million in tourism expenditures last year, a slight increase from 2016. “I expect our numbers to be up next year considerably,” Heady said. “I […]
Missing 12-Year-Old Found In Crossville
Cumberland County authorities have located a missing juvenile who was last seen at the Cumberland County Fair Tuesday night. According to a written statement from the Crossville Police Department, officers located the 12-year-old female at home shortly after she was reported missing. Captain Brian Eckelson said officers searched the fairground property, but the child was […]
New Publix Officially Opens at Eagle Point
Cookeville residents lined the parking lot early to be the first customers at the new Publix Super Market Wednesday morning. Linda Bouska and her husband are Florida natives and Cookeville residents since 2009. She said they were excited to see the store finally open. “Publix, it’s here finally… we’re so excited,” Bouska said. “Publix is […]
