Pedestrian Struck And Killed In Macon County
A vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian in Macon County Tuesday night. The Tennessee Highway Patrol said the accident happened on Highway 52 at Oak Street. A THP crash report said the vehicle struck the 60-year-old man when be began crossing the roadway after leaving a convenience store. Officials said the unidentified victim died at […]
Rescue Mission, Smithville Nazarene Assist UCHRA Clients for Thanksgiving
The Cookeville Rescue Mission and Smithville Nazarene Church have partnered with the UCHRA to provide additional Thanksgiving meals this year. UCHRA Community Services Director LaNelle Godsey says the Mission and Nazarene Church donated 153 meals for their clients in need. “It’s a great feeling to have wonderful partnerships with local organizations here in the Upper […]
Deep Frying Turkey Increases Chances of Fire
Deep frying turkey this Thanksgiving could welcome some dangerous situations. When deep frying turkey, people should take steps to reduce the chances of fire. That according to Smithville Fire Chief Charlie Parker. Parker said the station sees an increase in fire calls during the two days leading up to Thanksgiving and Thanksgiving itself. “The two […]
State Parks Offering Free Hikes Friday
Tennessee State Parks will be hosting free, guided hikes Friday. Edgar Evins State Park Manager Brad Halfacre said it’s a perfect opportunity to get rid of holiday calories or just enjoy the outdoors with family. “We still have some of the fall colors out on the trail and you never know what kind of wildlife […]
Cumberland County Creates HR Position
Cumberland County will be adding a human resources director to the county pay scale. Mayor Allen Foster said the new position will benefit the county as it continues to grow. “With that comes employees and we have around 400 employees here in Cumberland County with no HR director. We need someone that can help us […]
Cookeville Woman Brings Meth, Cocaine into Jail
A Cookeville woman faces multiple charges after bringing methamphetamine and cocaine into the Putnam County Jail Tuesday. Authorities charged 40-year-old Rachel Smith with the introduction of contraband into a penal institution along with a theft of property charge. Officers initially stopped the 2008 Dodge Avenger with no tag illumination. Officers identified Smith as the driver. […]
THP Increasing Patrol on Thanksgiving
The Tennessee Highway Patrol launched its sixth-annual ‘I-40 Challenge’ Wednesday to increase its presence during the Thanksgiving holiday. In a release, the THP says a trooper will be located every 20 miles along the interstate to monitor traffic during one of the busiest travel times of the year. The THP arrested nearly 30 people for […]
Sexton Wins Caucus Chairman Race
Republican caucus members have selected Cameron Sexton as the next Republican Caucus Chairman. Sexton of Crossville received 58 of 73 votes to defeat Knoxville Republican Jason Zachary. Meantime, Cookeville Republican Ryan Williams fell short in his bid for House Majority Leader. Representative William Lamberth of Portland received 43 of 73 votes to defeat Williams, who […]
