Driver Cited After Log Truck Rolls Over in Jackson County
A Burkesville, Kentucky truck driver was cited after rolling a log truck negotiating a curve in Jackson County Monday morning. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, 51-year-old Gregory Gen Muse attempted to turn right from Highway 85 onto Highway 53 when his truck tipped over. The truck came to a rest on the left side […]
Local Park Rangers Traveling to France to Honor Sgt. York
Several Tennessee State Park Rangers are traveling to France this week to explore the history of World War I Sergeant Alvin C. York. Josh Waggener is the Park Manager at the Alvin C. York State Historic Park in Pall Mall. He said he looks forward to retracing York’s steps when he served overseas. “For the […]
Two Teens Arrested After Vehicle Theft in Baxter
Two teens from the Chance Home for Girls face several charges after stealing a Baxter family’s vehicle and crashing it in Franklin County Monday. Brandon ‘Gump’ Mathis, the owner of the vehicle, said he was at work when his wife texted him that their 2017 Nissan Murano was missing. “I was more shaken up to […]
Clean Commission To Use Grant Funding For Stream Clean-Up Project
The Putnam County Clean Commission will use TDEC grant funding to help clean-up parts of Center Hill Lake. Clean Commission Executive Coordinator Shannon Reese said the same grant has helped clean-up efforts at Window Cliffs State Natural Area on two different occasions. “We chose Window Cliffs because it was so brand new and we had […]
Crossville Man Dies In Radio Tower Accident
A Crossville man died Saturday while working to build a radio tower in Cookeville. The accident happened in Southwest Cookeville in the area of Franklin Court and Heathwood West Drive. According to Putnam County emergency officials, 30-year-old Kenny Waddell was helping install the radio tower when it collapsed. Waddell was pronounced dead at the scene. […]
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Charge for Baxter Man
A Baxter man faces charges after a seat belt violation led to the discovery of drugs in his vehicle. Christopher Sadler, 37, faces charges of possession of a controlled substance and driving on a suspended license after he was initially stopped for not wearing his seat belt. Arrest warrants indicate officials noticed a strong odor […]
Second Water Pump Fails in Byrdstown Sunday Night
The Byrdstown Water Department is asking residents for a county-wide water reduction after a one of the area’s three water pumps failed Sunday night. Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said this is the second pump that’s failed within the last few weeks. “They were all three put in at the same time and I hope that’s […]
Fire Ice Cryo Med Spa Grand Opening Saturday
A new lifestyle and wellness center is set to open its doors along South Jefferson Avenue in Cookeville Saturday. Fire Ice Cryo Med Spa will host a grand opening event Oct. 6 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. featuring live music and specials. According to the Fire Ice website, the spa offers several services including […]
Low Reviews, More Guests Push Cummins Falls to Permit Plan
Officials at Cummins Falls State Park are looking to implement a proposed permit plan following poor reviews and high guest attendance this year. Park Manager Ray Cutcher said online reviews declined after more and more people visited the park over the summer months. “The ratings on TripAdvisor and other websites about people’s visit to the […]
