Fairfield Glade Home Invasion Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder
A Crossville man landed behind bars Monday after firing shots during a home invasion. Authorities charged 29-year-old Andrew Nicholas Rich with two counts of attempted first degree murder and one count of aggravated burglary. The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said the incident happened just after midnight when Rich entered a home on St. George Drive. […]
Cookeville-Putnam Chamber Begins Search For CEO
The Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce is beginning their search for a new CEO. A press release states that the position will require oversight of the chamber as well as the Highlands Economic Partnership, Leadership Putnam, and other programs. The chamber requires applicants to have a bachelor’s degree and preferably seven or more years experience […]
Holloway Arrested After Threatening Women With Meat Cleaver
A convicted murderer faces charges in Cookeville after threatening two people with a meat cleaver Friday. Cookeville Police charged 65-year-old Curtis Ray Holloway with two counts of aggravated assault and violation of bond conditions. Officers said Holloway threatened his girlfriend and another woman with a meat cleaver during an altercation on White Road. He allegedly […]
Tennessee Heart Relocating Jamestown Cardiology Office
Tennessee Heart will move its Jamestown cardiology practices to a new location beginning June 12. CEO Margaret Arseniadis said the relocation comes after concerns regarding the future of Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC). “Not only will the cardiologists see patients in the office, they would also go over to Jamestown hospital and consult and read […]
Man Wanted In McMinnville Shooting Case Arrested
A man wanted in connection with a McMinnville shooting was arrested by Bedford County authorities Sunday. McMinnville Police announced 32-year-old Lorenzo Brown was taken into custody without incident. The shooting incident occurred last week after police found a 21-year-old man on Lyndon Street with a gunshot wound. The victim was later flown to a critical-care […]
Former Pickett Cheer Coach Speaks Out Against School District
A former Pickett County volunteer cheer coach is speaking out against the school district for their treatment of LGBT students. Angie Nichols coached high school cheer students in the fall of 2018. At that time, Nichols said she was approached by Director of Schools Diane Elder about preventing two students from joining the team. “When […]
Algood Official To Interview For Sparta City Administrator Position
Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison will interview for the Sparta City Administrator position Tuesday. Sparta officials have selected Morrison and one other person as finalists for the job. Algood Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler said she supports Morrison and his decision. “Keith’s been with the city of Algood for quite some time and he’s done a good […]
