Rescue Mission Seeks To Help Homeless Ahead Of Rising Temps
The Cookeville Rescue Mission (CRM) looks to help homeless residents as summer temperatures begin to rise. CRM Family Manager Miranda Honeycutt said the hotter weather can take its toll on the area’s homeless population. “If the temperatures go over 85 degrees and they’re walking around in the summer weather like that all day,” Honeycutt said, […]
UCHRA Taking Applications for Home Energy Assistance
The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) will continue to grant energy-assistance funding throughout June. Community Services Manager TaShana Hooks said the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides a one-time payment to eligible residents. “It helps… because our payments range from $350 to $650,” Hooks said. “And with the high electric bills that really […]
Man Sentenced For Killing Dog, Punching Crossville Officer
A Cumberland County Criminal Court judge has sentenced a Florida man to prison for fatally strangling a dog in January. 23-year-old Dylan Scott Case will spend the next two years behind bars after entering a guilty plea. The incident occurred on Jan. 14 when Case punched and strangled his girlfriend’s dog in Crossville. Case told […]
Monterey Committee Discusses Dairy Queen Intersection
Monterey officials want to see some changes to traffic patterns near Dairy Queen. Alderman Charles Looper said the intersection at South Chestnut and Stratton Avenue poses a danger as people exit the drive-thru. “At the end of the drive-thru, do we need a sign that says no right turn or a sign that says left […]
Jackson County Could Add 5% Privilege Tax On Short-Term Rentals
Jackson County could implement a privilege tax on short-term rentals as early as this summer. Mayor Randy Heady said the five-percent tax will have a positive impact as rentals like Airbnb properties become more popular among tourists. “It will have an impact but it will not be extreme,” Heady said, “but down the road in […]
Baxter Man Charged With Kidnapping, Assaulting Wife
A Baxter man remains behind bars for allegedly kidnapping and assaulting his wife earlier this month. Darrin Allan Burkeybile faces charges of aggravated assault and kidnapping following the May 17th incident. Arrest warrants accuse the 43-year-old of assaulting his wife during a series of arguments inside a home and vehicle. During one incident, Burkeybile grabbed […]
