Trudy Harper Selected As New TTU Trustee Chair
Tennessee Tech’s Board of Trustees has selected Trudy Harper as its next chairperson. Current chair Tom Jones said he has high hopes for the board under Harper’s lead. “I think she’ll be outstanding,” Jones said. “I’ve actually known Trudy many, many years. We’ve worked together and served together as co-chairs of the Industrial Advisory Board […]
Fish and Wildlife Commission To Meet in Cookeville
The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission (TFWC) will complete their monthly meetings in Cookeville. Chairman Kurt Holbert said it is not uncommon for the commission to meet outside of Nashville. “Well, it is our desire to meet in different parts of the state so that gives the outdoorsmen, the hunters, and fishermen, the opportunity to […]
Evidence Suppressed In Jordi Murder Case
A White County Judge has granted a motion to suppress evidence in the Joshua Jordi murder case. The 22-year-old faces a first-degree murder charge in connection to the fatal stabbing of his father in 2018. The motion to suppress involved statements that Jordi made to Mankato, Minnesota detectives during an investigative interview. Transcripts indicated that […]
UCHRA Nutrition Program Changes Take Effect July 1
Changes within the UCHRA’s nutrition program will take effect July 1. Executive Director Mark Farley said the Fentress, Overton, and Pickett County senior centers will assist residents in their areas. “Hopefully three months in we can get back with those communities [and] we can see how they’re doing, making sure everything’s going good for them,” […]
UCHRA Seeking $3 Million In Grants To Combat Substance Abuse
The UCHRA is seeking nearly $3 million in grant funding to combat the region’s substance abuse crisis. Executive Director Mark Farley said the money will go towards uniting other agencies and programs addressing drug addiction. “Anybody that needs help that has an idea of how to tackle the substance abuse issue, we want to assist […]
White County Votes No On Sales Tax Referendum
White County will not participate in the Sparta Sales Tax referendum. District 6 Commissioner Roger Mason said the referendum would have given the county a voice in the 25-cent increase. “So most of the people I have talked to, they had expressed interest in being allowed to vote since most of them shop within the […]
Lawmakers Question TDEC Officials Over Cummins Falls Warning System
Upper Cumberland lawmakers questioned state officials Wednesday about why a flood warning system hasn’t been installed at Cummins Falls State Park. State Representative Ryan Williams said having gauges installed at the top of the falls won’t be enough in the event of a flash flood. “You will have enough time to be warned, but you […]
Upper Cumberland Driver’s Services to Issue Real ID
Upper Cumberland drivers will have the option of getting a Real ID license in the coming month. Regional Manager of the Middle Tennessee Driver’s Bureau Rochelle Bryant said that the special ID is not for everyone. “I think people are kind of getting a little antsy about it, but what people have to understand about […]
Critical Injuries Reported In Putnam County I-40 Crash
The Putnam County Rescue Squad has responded to an accident involving serious injury on I-40. Putnam County E-911 reports the crash occurred in the eastbound lanes near mile marker 270 in Buffalo Valley. E-911 Director Brandon Smith said two patients had to be flown from the scene in critical condition. As of 5:30 p.m., rescue […]
