School Voucher Program Wouldn’t Immediately Impact UC Schools
A school voucher bill that passed the Tennessee House of Representatives Tuesday won’t have any major effect on Upper Cumberland schools. That according to Crossville Representative Cameron Sexton, who said the bill would primarily affect Tennessee’s metro-area districts. “There’s nothing in the bill that would’ve affected anything in our area. It only pertained to the […]
Two Bids Received For Celina Hospital
Cookeville Regional Medical Center (CRMC) has received two bids to purchase and reopen Celina’s Cumberland River Hospital (CRH). Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton said the bids could be considered as early as next week’s council meeting. “There have been several resolutions passed, the [CRMC] board has done what it’s needed to do, the city council voted […]
TN Senate to Address Hands-Free Cell Phone Bill
The Tennessee House of Representatives passed a bill banning the use of cell phones while driving. Tennessee Highway Safety Office Liaison Fred Sherrill said the bill could increase the number of citations given. “I think what that is going to do is probably follow suit with what Georgia does. Georgia has a hands-free law that […]
McMinnville Board Offers City Administrator Position
The McMinnville Board of Aldermen and Mayor decided to offer the City Administrator position to Nolan Ming Tuesday. Mayor Ben Newman said the board believes current Codes Director Ming will serve the city well. “Mr. Ming has a good track record in his current position he works well with the public and he has a […]
Scoglione Charged For Possessing 62 Grams Of Meth
A Sparta man faces charges after authorities located more than 58-grams of methamphetamine during a traffic stop Tuesday. White County Sheriff’s Office charged Michael Daniel Scoglione with possessing, selling, delivering, and manufacturing the schedule II drug. An arrest warrant said deputies came in contact with Scoglione after conducting a traffic stop for a seat belt […]
Widening Begins For Highway 111 Signalization Project
Contractors have begun the process of widening the Interstate 40 westbound off-ramp at Highway 111. Tennessee Department of Transportation spokeswoman Jennifer Flynn said the project will prevent drivers from turning right onto Highway 111 North. “Unfortunately, this closure will be in place until June 1, so please just avoid the area and plan alternate routes,” […]
Ralph’s Donut Shop Not Closing Despite Realty Listing
Ralph’s Donut Shop in Cookeville has surfaced on a local realty site listed for sale. However, the owners of Ralph’s Donut Shop took to social media Tuesday morning confirming that the business would not be closing any time soon. “Ralph’s is not closing, we are looking for someone to keep it going,” The owners wrote. […]
Cumberland County Man Charged After Monday Standoff
Authorities have charged a Cumberland County man following a standoff on Muddy Branch Lane. The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) arrested 56-year-old Jesse Spivey Tuesday morning with aggravated assault and reckless endangerment. The charges stem from an incident in which Spivey allegedly pushed a family member, stepped on their chest, and held a knife to […]
CRMC Committee Approves CRH Closing Costs
Cookeville Regional Medical Center’s (CRMC) Finance Committee approved closing costs from the Cumberland River Hospital (CRH) Tuesday. CEO Paul Korth said the Celina facility racked up over $5.7 million in money owed to CRMC prior to closing March 1. “We went through a detailed analysis of Cumberland River. We wanted to get Cumberland River’s books […]
