Celina Physician Arrested On Federal Drug Distribution Charges
Federal agents charged a Livingston man Friday morning for violating the Controlled Substances Act. Authorities arrested 65-year-old Gilbert Ross Ghearing at his Celina-based medical practice. According to a criminal complaint, Ghearing repeatedly violated the Controlled Substances Act between August 2016 and February 2019. The complaint alleges that Ghearing prescribed Schedule II and Schedule IV drugs […]
HRS, Community Break Ground On Walnut Village Renovations
LHP Development and Highlands Residential Services (HRS) began the renovation process at Walnut Village in Cookeville Friday. LHP CEO Alvin Nance said the newly-remodeled units will be of great benefit to Walnut Village residents. “We’re talking about spending around $50,000 per unit,” Nance said. “We’re talking about replacing all the kitchen counters, the cabinets, new […]
Crossville Man Killed After Deer Strikes Motorcycle
A Crossville man died Thursday night after a deer struck his motorcycle on Highway 68 in Cumberland County. The Tennessee Highway Patrol on Friday identified the deceased as 75-year-old Kenneth A. Lewis. A THP crash report said Lewis was traveling northbound when a deer struck his 2003 Harley Davidson from the west side of the […]
Nutrition Program Offerings, Meal Site Closures Planned For UCHRA
The Upper Cumberland Human Resources Agency (UCHRA) could see changes in how its nutrition program operates later this year. Executive Director Mark Farley said three counties are interested in helping provide meals through their senior centers. “The senior centers in Pickett, Overton, and Fentress are going to take over the nutrition program and try and […]
Sparta to Set Date For Sales Tax Public Referendum
Sparta citizens will have the chance to vote on a referendum to increase the city sales tax in the coming weeks. Mayor Jeff Young said the referendum will put the decision into the citizens’ hands. “First thing in the morning, we will take a certified document saying that this board has approved it on second […]
Former UCHRA Director Files Lawsuit Against Agency
The former executive director of the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) has filed a lawsuit against the organization. Luke Collins accuses multiple city and county mayors of soliciting bribes during his time as the agency’s executive director. Current Executive Director Mark Farley said Collins’ decision to pursue a lawsuit against the agency is unfortunate. […]
Sparta Approves Second Reading of 2020 Budget
The Sparta City Council approved the second and final reading of the 2019-2020 budget Thursday. Mayor Jeff Young said the budget keeps property taxes the same as last year. “I feel like it’s a good thing. I think we have done all we can to keep taxes down,” Young said. “We work hard to do […]
