Crossville Student Identifies Veteran Headstones
A Crossville student has identified, counted, and placed flag holders at approximately 500 veteran graves. 11th grader Chase Mullen said the idea to organize the project came during the summer. “I worked for the city cemetery for the summer as a job,” Mullen said. “And then I noticed that the veterans were having trouble putting […]
Rollover Accident Reported On I-40 Ramp Near Highway 111
Authorities are responding to a rollover accident at the I-40 westbound exit ramp onto Highway 111. A black SUV was found on its roof with airbags deployed and damage to the left side. The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports that accident is being investigated as a property damage crash only with at least two other vehicles […]
Jackson County Sees Silver Lining In Wednesday Cave Rescue
Jackson County officials may have found a silver lining in Wednesday’s underwater cave rescue. Emergency rescue personnel rescued British cave diver Josh Bratchley after he became lost in a cave near Flynns Creek Road. County Mayor Randy Heady said the positive outcome and national attention may bring more people to the area. “People are getting […]
Commercial Rezoning Approved In Monterey
Monterey Planning Commissioners rezoned a home on East Price Avenue from single-family to commercial Thursday. The home sits adjacent to comercially zoned properties on South Agee Street and East Stratton Avenue. Planning Director Kevin Rush said the rezoning request would be appropriate. “The C-1 zoning is there, and would be a continuation of that zone, […]
Cookeville Council Approves Brush Grinder Purchase
The Cookeville Public Works Department will soon receive its own brush grinder. City Council members voted to approve purchasing the equipment Thursday with the total cost estimated around $700,000. City Manager Mike Davidson said earlier this week Putnam County would assist in purchasing the new grinder. “It’s a little over $107,000 from the City of […]
Major Mike’s Clinic Receives $36,000 Grant From PetSmart
Major Mike’s Clinic has received a $36,000 grant for spay and neuter services. Clinic Executive Director Linda Clemons said the funding will support 600 subsidized procedures in Overton, White, and Jackson Counties. “All three of these counties have very active spay and neuter assistance programs, but they don’t have shelters that take in cats,” Clemons […]
Two Injured in Thursday I-40 Crash Near Baxter
Two people suffered injuries following a two-car crash on I-40 near Baxter Thursday. The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports 65-year-old Debra Huff of Livingston and 20-year-old Melissa Kelly of Hendersonville were both traveling westbound when the accident occurred. The THP crash report states Huff slowed for traffic when Kelly swerved to miss rear-ending Huff. Kelly’s vehicle […]
