Crossville Man Charged With Meth Possession
A Crossville man faces meth charges following an arrest made Wednesday night. Crossville Police arrested 33-year-old Robert Heady at the Executive Inn on Highway 127 during an outstanding warrant check. An arrest report states officers first made contact with Heady outside of the motel. One officer noticed Heady turn his back while talking with the […]
Algood Negotiating Terms For Business Incubator
The City of Algood hopes its new business incubator will bring lasting businesses to the downtown area. City officials have begun negotiating lease terms for spaces at the old city hall building. City Administrator Keith Morrison said he plans to keep numbers low when talking with potential businesses owners. “And I think that’s the idea….is […]
TDOT Opening Bids for Highway 56 Projects This May
The Tennessee Department of Transportation expects to begin the bidding process for two projects along Highway 56 this May. TDOT Spokeswoman Jennifer Flynn said the first two phases include over eight miles from Warren County through DeKalb County into Smithville. A third phase in Warren County remains under the environmental process. “Two of the projects […]
Crossville Approves Interim FBO Agreement For Airport
The City of Crossville has a new Fixed Based Operator for the municipal airport. The City Council has approved an interim agreement for Eric Ramsey to manage and operate Crossville Aero. City Manager Greg Wood said the contract will be far more extensive than the previous one. “Eric Ramsey is an extremely qualified individual. He […]
Several Contractors Interested in Overton Services Building
Overton County has received interest from at least six different contractors to construct its new county services building. County Executive Ben Danner said he’s happy with the interest following Thursday’s pre-bid conference in Livingston. “This is the first pre-bid conference I’ve ever been through. Of course, it’s been 120 years since we built a county […]
Smith Found With Revolver, 7 Grams Of Meth
A Cookeville man faces multiple charges for possessing methamphetamine and a firearm Wednesday. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office charged 22-year-old Brandon Kenneth Smith with manufacturing meth and possession of a firearm during a felony. Deputies arrested Smith following a traffic stop at a store on North Dixie Avenue and Jere Whitson Road. Arrest warrants indicate […]
Cookeville Woman Charged With Fifth DUI
The Tennessee Highway Patrol arrested a Cookeville woman Wednesday on her fifth DUI charge. Authorities charged 36-year-old Tina Whitehead on multiple offenses including simple possession and driving on a revoked license. Arrest warrants indicate the THP had received a BOLO alert for Whitehead’s vehicle. The trooper spotted Whitehead on I-40 eastbound in Cookeville crossing the […]
Volunteer Wine Awarded Compliance Certificate
The City of Livingston may see the opening of a new liquor store in the coming months. City Attorney John Meadows said the owner of Volunteer Wine and Spirits Daniel Elder passed all legal evaluations. “As far as I know he is compliant with the law. He passed the background investigation,” Meadows said. “The last […]
Governor Lee’s Budget Includes Nearly $60 Million for TTU
Governor Bill Lee’s proposed budget for the 2019-2020 fiscal year includes nearly $60 million in funding for Tennessee Tech University. The school released a statement indicating that the amount is approximately 10 percent higher than their current funding and 25 percent higher than the year before. TTU reports if the Governor’s budget is approved by […]
