Brake Failure Leads To Friday Baxter Crash
The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports faulty brakes likely led to a tractor-trailer accident at the Baxter exit ramp Friday. The incident occurred when 30-year-old Troy Brooks Jr. of Gallatin was exiting I-40 and attempted to turn right onto Highway 56 when he was unable to stop. Meanwhile, 64-year-old Lonnie Dunn of Baxter was traveling south […]
Algood Ranked 22nd Safest City in TN
A study has ranked Algood as the 22nd safest city in Tennessee. Algood Police Chief Dale Armour said he feels proud about the ranking. “I’m excited about it. Of course, everybody would like for it to be in the top one position, but at 22 we have a lot going on. We have had a […]
Dispatchers Recognized During Public Safety Telecommunications Week
Crossville-Cumberland County EMA officials want to recognize their dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. Interim Communications Director Rick Williams said dispatchers are oftentimes the “unsung heroes” during an emergency response. “They’re our first first-responders. They answer the call, they take charge of the people on the line, and really make sure they get the […]
Overton Health And Rehab Project Begins Monday
The Overton County Health and Rehab Center renovation project gets underway Monday. OCHRC Public Information Officer Scott Stevens said the facility will have a new entrance while the work takes place. “The original nursing home for Overton County will be demolished and we have new entrances. You will come in off the Bradford Hicks bypass […]
Work To Begin Soon At Baxter Seminary Park
It won’t be much longer until work begins on the new Baxter Seminary Park. That according to Mayor John Martin. “We had a meeting last week and we are getting ready to do the sidewalks on the initial part of our park,” Martin said. “We’re just waiting to hear back from the people that are […]
Reels To Propose Assisted Living Facility At Former Uffelman Campus
A Monterey Aldermen would like to see the city purchase the former Uffelman Elementary School. JJ Reels said it could be an ideal spot for an assisted living facility. “What if we could acquire that building and convert it into an assisted living facility? It’s already got a cafeteria in it and a gym that […]
Livingston Academy Stadium Remodel Not Happening In 2019
Renovation plans for Livingston Academy’s football stadium will have to wait another year. Overton County Director of Schools Mark Winningham said district officials are still trying to find the best way to approach the project. “There’s no way we can have it ready for the upcoming season, we do know that,” Winningham said. “There are […]
CRMC Accepting Bids For Cumberland River Hospital
Cookeville Regional Medical Center is accepting bids for the former Cumberland River Hospital in Celina. CRMC CEO Paul Korth told Cookeville City Council last month that the organization plans to sell all of its Celina assets as a single package. “I think our first step is going to be that we will package everything – […]
