Jackson County Closes School Friday for Flood Risk
Jackson County Schools will be closed for a second day Friday because of continued flooding concerns. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said she made the decision after speaking with emergency officials and road department heads. “They’ve been out on the roads and assessing the areas. In collaboration with them, it’s not just the situation at […]
Apprenticeship Program Could Benefit UC Students, Employers
A tool and die apprenticeship program might be available to Upper Cumberland students in the future. Kaitlin Salyer is the Coordinator of Workforce Development and Education for the Highland’s Economic Partnership (HEP). She said the program will help meet the needs of employers across the region. “Based on the conversations we’ve had around the table […]
New Court Date Set for 2017 Livingston Murder Case
A woman facing one count of first-degree murder in Overton County will make her first court appearance March 27. Brandy Angela McDougle, of Livingston, was originally scheduled to appear in Overton County Criminal Court Jan. 28. Court records did not indicate a reason for the date change. A grand jury indicted McDougle last December in […]
New Livingston Codes Address Nuisance Properties
New property maintenance codes in Livingston would prevent overgrown weeds and debris from accumulating on residential properties. Hayden White of Envision Livingston presented the amended codes during Livingston’s City Council meeting this week, which would allow residents to report nuisance vegetation and animals. “We’ve added the unlawful accumulation of debris that can be blown over […]
Flooding Creates Sinkhole, Damages Cookeville Water Line
A sinkhole caused by flood waters in Cookeville led to a broken water line along Rockwell Drive. Ronnie Kelly is the Director of the Department of Water Quality Control. He said workers received calls of low water pressure in the area around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. “When our employees arrived on the scene, they’d found that […]
Monterey Fire Chief Requesting Additional Personnel
Monterey’s Fire Chief would like to hire some additional firefighters to fix a personnel shortage. Chief Kevin Peters has asked town officials to provide funding for at least four part-time positions. “I think this year we got about 78 calls that weren’t responded to during the daytime hours,” Peters said. “Most of those were medical […]
Heavy Rainfall Affecting Upper Cumberland Livestock
Heavy rainfall in the Upper Cumberland can have an impact on livestock and pastures. UT Ag Extension Agent Wayne Key said the heavy rain can muddy the fields and paths used by livestock, potentially affecting their health. “When it comes to the rain that we’ve had, it’s definitely causing the impact,” Key said. “Whether it […]
Two Arrested For Drug Activity At Kohl’s
Cookeville Police found approximately one ounce of methamphetamine while investigating suspicious activity at Khol’s Wednesday. Police have charged 28-year-old Austin Kerry Weatherby with manufacture of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and public intoxication. 24-year-old Brian Joseph Ralrick faces the same charges. Officers responded to the store when loss prevention reported two subjects crushing […]
Authorities Arrest Six on Drug Charges in White County
Local law enforcement agencies and U.S. Marshals recently arrested six people in White County on drug and weapons charges. White County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Thursday Clinton Staggs, Alyssa Beth Savage, Jennifer Lynn Hixson, and MaKenzi Jade Delaney all face charges for simple possession, drug paraphernalia, an felonious possession of a firearm. Joe Kyle Murphy was […]
Putnam EMA Reports Street Flooding in Cookeville
Areas and roadways with standing water have been reported by Putnam County EMA officials following heavy rainfall. County EMA Director Tyler Smith said crews responded to a stranded vehicle along Walnut Avenue Wednesday evening. Smith said several Cookeville streets are experiencing flooding, including Fisk Road, Academy Road, Willow Avenue, and Broad Street. The National Weather […]
