Fentress County Hosting RAM Clinic Sept. 8-9
Remote Area Medical (RAM) is set to host a free clinic in Fentress County this weekend Sept. 8-9. The clinic will begin at 6 a.m. at South Fentress Elementary School with the parking lot opening at midnight. RAM Media Relations Specialist Robert Lambert said the clinic will be offered on a first-come first-serve basis. “We […]
Council Amends Budget to Allow Dixie, Jere Whitson Paving
Cookeville City Council approved the first reading of an amendment allowing more paving in the area of North Dixie Avenue and Jere Whitson Road. City manager Mike Davidson said the city has already completed approximately $625,000 worth of paving. “”Essentially most of that was done north of 12th Street and we want to try to […]
Cumberland County Seeks Tennessee Promise Mentors
Cumberland County needs approximately thirty-five more Tennessee Promise mentors. Tennessee Promise, a last-dollar scholarship program, requires each student to have contact with a mentor. Brad Allamong is the President of the Crossville-Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce. “We have been working with tnAchieves for the last, well the program has been in existence, this will be […]
Cookeville PetSmart Opening September 24
Pet supplies retail giant PetSmart is currently hiring for positions at its new Cookeville location opening Monday, Sept. 24. Employment opportunities such as trainer, groomer, manager, and associate positions are available via PetSmart’s website and other job-searching sites. PetSmart will be the third major retailer to open at the new Shoppes at Eagle Point complex along […]
Motorcyclist Injured In DeKalb County Crash
A motorcyclist suffered minor injuries Friday morning when the bike struck the side of a car on Highway 70 East in DeKalb County. 40-year-old Jimmy McCord received treatment for minor injuries at Saint Thomas Dekalb Hospital. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol report, McCord’s 2019 Triumph motorcycle struck the side of a 2014 Kia Sorento, […]
Baxter Meter Reader Upgrade To Cost $34K
The town of Baxter will have to spend $34,000 to upgrade its meter reader system. Water Department office manager Melanie Harris said unfortunately the system upgrade has to take place. “If we don’t do this by the first of the year we will not be able to read our meters. We will have to hand […]
CPD Arrests Suspect in Vehicle Break-In Video
Cookeville Police arrested a man in connection with a vehicle break-in thanks to multiple tips from the public. Samuel Smith, 55, was arrested in White County and is being held at the Putnam County Jail on $30,000 bond. Officials charged him with three counts of burglary and one count felony fugitive for an outstanding warrant […]
Council Approves Capshaw Sewer Rehab Project
Cookeville City Council approved a $1.3 million sewer rehabilitation project during Thursday’s meeting. Water and Sewer Director Ronnie Kelly said the Capshaw Interceptor running through Capshaw Woods has reached its age limit. “It’s an 18-inch, old concrete line that was [installed] in the 50s,” Kelly said. “So we’ll be working on that project. We considered […]
Plans Finalized For Replacing Elmore Town Road Bridge
Plans to replace the Elmore Town Road Bridge in Baxter will moving forward in the near future. John Martin is Mayor of the Baxter. “Everything is finalized, as far as our land acquisition and core drilling,” Martin said. “Only thing we are waiting for is final approval from the state. As soon as we get […]
Cookeville Man Charged with Assault by Strangulation
A Cookeville man faces one count of aggravated assault for causing injury by strangulation on August 25th. Officers arrested Daniel Joseph Greigo, 32, after responding to Cookeville Regional Medical Center ER in reference to a reported assault. The victim reported that Greigo returned to the residence around 6 am. Greigo had been drinking and was […]
