Commission Ratifies Appointments To Non-Profit Study Committee
A new committee will be tasked with reviewing non-profit funding requests in Putnam County. County Commission Chairman Ben Rodgers said the non-profit study committee will be made up of individuals not serving on the county commission or budget committee. “Not to put the responsibility completely on them and us be relieved of it, but I […]
OCS Officials to Discuss LA Football Field Jan. 7
Overton County Schools’ Building Committee will meet in January to discuss the future of the Livingston Academy football field. Director of Schools Dr. Mark Winningham says no plans are finalized at this time as preliminary talks continue. “We’ll just continue our discussions of the future of the existing stadium, or the possibility of replacing that […]
Authorities Investigating Unlawful Hunting Incident
Fairfield Glade Police are investigating after a person tried shooting a deer from the inside of a pickup truck Sunday. Police Chief Mike Williams said witnesses reported the incident after the suspect began shooting with a high-powered rifle near the 7000 block of Peavine Road. “Several people were at the local dog park and reported […]
New Alzheimer’s Research Could Help Prevent Future Cases
A potential Alzheimer’s vaccine discovered by University of Texas researchers could help reduce or eliminate the disease completely. Alzheimer’s Tennessee President and CEO Janice Wade-Whitehead says the new research has the potential to be significant. “Our vision is to make Alzheimer’s a memory. So as these advances in research become more and more available, it […]
Bean To Be Arraigned Tuesday
An arraignment will take place Tuesday for an Overton County man charged in a November 19th officer-involved shooting in Warren County. Authorities have charged 66-year-old Charles Ray Bean with two counts of criminal attempt to commit homicide and two counts of aggravated assault. Officials said Bean opened fire on Warren County deputies when a pursuit […]
Crossville Police Announce Promotions
Crossville Police Chief Jessie Brooks has promoted two veteran officers. Brooks said Monday that Chris Kendrick will serve as the department’s deputy chief and J.C. Hancock as the administrative lieutenant. Kendrick has spent the past 19 years at the department serving as interim chief, patrol captain, K9 Supervisor, SWAT sniper and firearms instructor. Hancock is […]
Former Jackson Co. Court Clerk Passes Away
A former Jackson County Circuit Court Clerk has passed away over the weekend. Joe. B. Ward died Saturday at his residence in Gainesboro. Ward served for 12 years as the Jackson County Circuit Court Clerk and was a charter member of the Jackson County Rescue Squad. In addition, Ward served as Scout Master for Boy […]
White County Football Moves To Non-Region Schedule
The White County High School football team will not be eligible for postseason play for the next two seasons. Principal Grant Swallows said the TSSAA has allowed the program to switch to a non-region schedule for the next two seasons. “That’s that disappointing part of it, but we’ve not qualified for the playoffs in five […]
Monterey Looks Forward To Extra Revenue Opportunity
Monterey will have some extra revenue flowing into its general fund next fiscal year. Mayor Bill Wiggins said a few years ago the town’s board of mayor and aldermen decided to use money from the water and sewer fund to help keep the lights on. “They were compelled by the state of Tennessee to pay […]
Blue Cross Bowl Gets Underway Thursday
High school football state championships get underway at Tennessee Tech’s Tucker Stadium Thursday. Zach Ledbetter is Vice President of Visitor Development for the Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce. Ledbetter said the Blue Cross Bowl Steering Committee began preparing for the games a week after last year’s Blue Cross Bowl. “We have truly strived to make […]
