Smithville Woman Injured In Sunday Evening Crash
The Tennessee Highway Patrol says charges are pending after a Smithville woman fell asleep at the wheel and crashed her vehicle Sunday night. The crash happened on Bank Pisgah Road around 9:45 p.m. The Tennessee Highway Patrol said 61-year-old Sharon Robinson was driving a 2010 Nissan Quest. The crash report said the vehicle crossed the […]
Grand Jury Indicts Man on Aggravated Animal Cruelty
A grand jury indicted an Algood man on an aggravated animal cruelty charge Monday. The Algood Police Department reports Corey Marc Mullins was charged after beating his dog to death. An investigation by APD into the dog’s death led to several interviews with witnesses, which were turned over to the grand jury as evidence. Mullins […]
Overton Election Commission Prepping Poll Sites for Severe Weather
Local election officials are preparing for the possibility of severe weather as citizens head to the polls Tuesday. Overton County Election Administrator Craig Story says preparations are being made in case polling locations lose power on election day. “Today I’ve been on the phone with our 911 Director (Chris Masiongale) making sure that we’ve got […]
Uber, Lyft Offering Election-Day Rides, No Change for UCHRA Transit
Ride-share companies Uber and Lyft are looking to assist in getting voters to the polls Tuesday. Both companies provide services within the Upper Cumberland with coverage areas depending on which ride-share company is chosen. Uber is offering discounts based on the coverage area’s cheapest option, while Lyft has partnered with online media outlet BuzzFeed for […]
THSO Urging Drivers to Watch for Stopped School Buses
Law enforcement agencies are pushing bus stop safety tips following a string of fatal accidents across the country. Tennessee Highway Safety Liaison Fred Sherill says drivers who encounter a stopped school bus need to pay attention to their surroundings. “Drivers just need to be really aware when they’re around school buses whether they’re picking up […]
Poll Pads To Be Used In Putnam County Tuesday
Putnam County will be one of 16 counties across the state to use poll pads during Tuesday’s election. Putnam County Election Commission Deputy Administrator Sara Shaw said the devices allow election workers to scan voter identification cards. “Poll pads are actually just iPads that have an app on them that has all the voting data […]
Sex Abuse Report Names Two Former UC Priests
The Diocese of Nashville has published a list accusing two former Cookeville priests of sexually abusing a minor. The diocese identified the local priests as Father Edward Albert Walenga and Father James Murphy Jr. Both men previously served at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. The publication said Walenga died in November of 1983 and Murphy […]
Crossville Approves New Vehicles For Police
The City of Crossville has approved spending nearly $88,000 for new vehicles and equipment. Captain Brian Eckelson said the purchases include a $29,791 Chevrolet Slverado, two Chevrolet Impalas for $20,441 each, and some in-car camera systems for $17,264. “We had budgeted $177,000 for vehicles and equipment,” Eckelson said. That leaves us enough to purchase one […]
Court Security Changes Begin Monday
Changes to court security procedures will begin at the Putnam County Courthouse Monday. A new X-ray machine and metal detectors will now be located at the South doors of the courthouse. Lieutenant Eric Hall said that will be the new entry for people visiting the courthouse. “It’s really good to be able to do this […]
Meadow Creek Master Plan To Be Discussed Monday
Monterey’s board of mayor and aldermen will take a look at bylaws and a master plan for Meadow Creek Park when they meet Monday night. The updated master plan includes a proposal for a mountain bike trail that will be developed by a group of local volunteers. “We’ve been working with lots of different groups […]
