Cumberland CO. Deputy Struck by Vehicle
A Cumberland County Deputy was struck by a vehicle near North Cumberland Elementary School Tuesday. A joint press release from the Sheriff’s Office and Cumberland County School District states Officer Scott Iles was struck by a southbound vehicle on Highway 127 while directing traffic. Iles sustained injuries and was airlifted to a nearby hospital for […]
Bread of Life Rescue Mission Sees Spike in Occupancy
The Bread of Life Rescue Mission in Crossville has seen a spike in occupancy due to a cold spell over the past few days. Founder and Director Connie Reagan said eleven people were taken into the mission Monday alone, with six coming overnight. “Usually they come in during the night when it’s really cold and […]
Clarkrange Man Arrested, Charged in Lake Tansi Shooting Death
The Tennessee Highway Patrol arrested a man Tuesday for charges related to a deadly weekend shooting in Cumberland County. Authorities have charged 35-year-old Kirk Douglas Clark of Clarkrange with one count of first degree murder. Clark was arrested during a traffic stop at the Travel Plaza on Interstate Drive. He’s facing additional charges of possession […]
Putnam FD Stresses Safety When Using Heating Devices
The Putnam County Fire Department wants you to keep safety in mind when using portable heaters. Assistant Fire Chief Wayne Globerger said the department has responded to a number of heater-related calls over the past few days. “When we hit a cold snap, a majority of our calls are usually because of space heaters and […]
TTU Receives Nearly $2 Million for Wetland Research
Tennessee Tech will use nearly $2 million in grant funding to study nutrient removal abilities of wetlands in Tennessee and Kentucky. Associate Professor of Biology Dr. Justin Murdock said the grant money will benefit the school by expanding collaboration with other universities and organizations. “It’s allowing collaboration between all of our universities as well as […]
Sparta Seeking Additional Funding For Sewer System
The town of Sparta hopes to improve it’s sewer system with Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant funding. City Administrator Chris Dorsey said the potential grant monies would help upgrade the city’s lift station. “That lift station has been around for quite a while and basically needs to be replaced,” Dorsey said. “We’re hoping that the […]
Cookeville Man Allegedly Assaults Wife And Children
Cookeville Police arrested a man Saturday for allegedly assaulting his wife and two daughters at their Woodland Avenue home. 41-year-old Romelio Martinez faces two counts of assault and one count of aggravated assault. Arrest warrants indicate Martinez had been drinking when he struck his 12-year-old in the side and punched his 13-year-old daughter in the […]
Landowners File to Dismiss East Fork Road Lawsuit
Overton County landowners have filed to dismiss a lawsuit brought forth by the county over the proper use and access of East Fork Road. Attorney Will Ridley represents the landowners in the case. He filed the motion to dismiss the case on the grounds that the lawsuit is unconstitutional. “The motion is what’s called a […]
Crossville Holds Off On Vehicle For Medical Director
The Crossville City Council has delayed action on providing a vehicle for the city and county medical director to use. Mayor James Mayberry said he wanted to hold off on the purchase until the city approves a new budget. “I could see discussing this when we are looking at the fire department’s total overall budget […]
