Jackson County Man Charged with Child Pornography
A Jackson County man faces 14 counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor after a joint investigation. Special Agents from the TBI and the Jackson County Sherriff’s Department obtained indictments for 62-year-old Patrick Timothy Sheehan Monday. TBI agents began investigating Sheehan after receiving information from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in July of 2017. […]
Crossville Pair Charged With Aggravated Burglary
Two Crossville residents have been charged with aggravated burglary for their roles in an incident at a Rebecca Drive home this week. Cumberland County deputies took 18-year-old Makenna Annalise Miller and 21-year-old Avery Lee Conley into custody late yesterday afternoon. Several firearms, a 60-inch television, miscellaneous jewelry and a prescription bottle with 90 10mg hydrocodone […]
Crossville Close to Having ‘Select Site’ Ready for Bid
Crossville is close to having an industrial development location ready for bid pending approval from City Council. City Manager Greg Woods says the contractor laying the building pad has requested a two-week extension to finish the project. “The contractor has been doing a really good job, but this has been a very rainy summer so […]
Cookeville Plumbers Offer Tips Ahead of Freezing Temperatures
Cookeville plumbers are advising residents to take care of their water lines as freezing temperatures make their way into the Upper Cumberland. Shane Buck of Buck’s Plumbing says many people forget about their garden hoses as temperatures dip below freezing. “What a lot of people forget to do is take off your garden hoses from […]
Crossville Woman Arrested on Meth Charges
A Crossville woman faces multiple charges following an arrest Thursday. Authorities arrested Christina Gibson for possession of methamphetamine and drug equipment. According to arrest reports, officers received drug intel on a dark blue Dodge Nitro. Officers identified the driver as Gibson. Reports state Gibson gave consent to search the vehicle. During the search, officers asked Gibson if she possessed any […]
White County Begins Search for New Football Coach
White County High School began its search for the newest head coach of the Warriors Monday. Principal Grant Swallows says the school hopes to have a decision made within the next couple of weeks. “We’re just looking for the right guy to come in here and try to create some momentum for our football program,” […]
McMinnville Man Indicted on Arson Charge
A McMinnville man faces a charge of Arson after starting a fire at an outbuilding. The Warren County Grand Jury indicted 60-year-old Billy Ray Nelson with one count of Arson. In March, TBI Special Agents initially joined investigators from Warren County and Fire Investigation Services in responding to an outbuilding fire in Rock Island. According to […]
Moisture and Fluctuating Temps Bring Late Fall Colors
Fall colors arrived in the Upper Cumberland late this season. UT Extension Professor Wayne Clatterbuck said three elements affect the vibrancy of the leaves’ colors, including day length, temperature, and moisture. “This year was a little later than usual because it was just too warm. We didn’t have that fluctuation in temperatures that much,” Clatterbuck […]
High School Football Earns Little Revenue Despite Playoff Success
Upperman High School sees very little of the revenue generated by postseason play. Athletic Director Greg Wilson says hosting a playoff game comes with a list of expenses in return. “We have to pay the officials with the money that we receive through tickets,” Wilson says. “We have to prepare the fields, get concessions, and […]
TN Tech Students Possess Controlled Substance
Two students face charges after police located over one pound of marijuana at Tech Village Thursday. Authorities charged James Paris, 22, and Dylan Johnson, 18, with possession of a controlled substance. According to arrest warrants, Tennessee Tech Police responded to the smell of Marijuana at Tech Village. Upon search of the apartment, police located 4 […]
