Burning Beer Truck Shuts Down I-40 near Crossville Wednesday
A tractor-trailer hauling beer on I-40 westbound caught fire Wednesday causing a traffic backup for several miles. Cumberland County EMA Director Rick Williams reports the trailer’s rear brakes caught fire outside of Crossville near mile-marker 331. The driver pulled over to release the trailer and drove several yards to keep the fire from spreading further. […]
Cookeville PD Preparing For Shopping Traffic
The Cookeville Police Department will be prepared for a potential increase in traffic during Black Friday. Captain Bobby Anderson said traffic units will be fully staffed to ensure drivers stay safe on the roadways. “We just ask people to drive defensively. Make sure that you’re paying attention to where you are going and allow plenty […]
PCSO Emphasizing Cyber Security During Holidays
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office asks residents to be mindful of online security ahead of the holiday weekend. Sheriff Eddie Farris says online scams tend to become more prevalent as people shop online during this time of year. “Most of it is common sense and most people sort of catch it on their own because […]
Firehouse Subs Donates Funds to Fentress Ambulance Service
Firehouse Subs will donate funding to Fentress County’s Ambulance Services. Fentress County commissioners voted to approve the donation during Monday’s commission meeting. County Mayor Jimmy Johnson says agencies must be within a 50 to 60 mile radius of a Firehouse Subs to qualify for the company’s donations. Firehouse has donated over $37 million to emergency […]
