Cumberland County Commissioner Indicted For Sexual Battery
A grand jury on Monday indicted a Cumberland County Commissioner and long-time educator for charges of sexual battery by an authority figure and providing alcohol to a minor. Authorities arrested Michael E. Speich Monday afternoon. According to a press release from the office of District Attorney Bryant Dunaway, law enforcement began investigating June 6 after […]
Cookeville Historic Commission Interested In More Overlays
The successful creation of Cookeville’s East 8th Street Historic District has the city’s historic commission wanting more. City Historic Commission member Susan Vandergriff assisted in creating the new overlay late last year. She said establishing the overlays will help draw more people to Cookeville. “Protecting the beauty of the past by historic district overlay zoning […]
Cookeville Woman Arrested For Meth Possession Monday
Cookeville Police arrested a woman Monday for possessing more than 10 grams of methamphetamine. 22-year-old Candice Nicole Lindsey faces a charge of manufacture, delivery, sell, or possession of meth. According to arrest warrants, Lindsey gave officers permission to search her vehicle during a traffic stop on Highway 70. While searching the vehicle, officers found a […]
New UCDD Building Set To Open In August
The Upper Cumberland Development District hopes to open its new central office this summer. Mark Farley is the executive director of the UCDD. “Everything is progressing. We’re already putting the base coats of paint on and they were running the rods to hang the drop ceiling,” Farley said. “We’re looking at taking possession at the […]
Jackson County Home Improvements Moving Forward
A total of three homes in Jackson County will receive repairs through the state’s HOME Rehab Program. County Mayor Randy Heady said an application process determined which families would benefit from the program. “These are people who do not have money in the bank to do these restorations, and they probably don’t have the ability […]
Van Buren Fair Hopes To Bring Carnival Vendors This Year
The Van Buren County Fair will still go on as officials look to raise money to provide a carnival during the event. Fair President Lisa Bouldin said the fair would need approximately $10,000 by Aug. 10 to fulfill vendor contracts. “I think it’s important to everybody,” Bouldin said. “I know by saying we won’t have […]
UC Habitat For Humanity Looking For Overton County Lots
Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity wants to construct new homes in Overton County. Community Outreach Coordinator Trent Carter said the organization is seeking available lots to build houses for families in need. “We’ve been trying to get established up there for about two years and it’s come time for us to start building in Overton […]
One Dead After Friday Cumberland County Crash
A Crossville man died Friday after his truck crashed into a tree on Highway 298. The Tennessee Highway Patrol on Monday identified the deceased as 43-year-old Scottie D. Ingram. A crash report said Ingram was driving northbound when his 1995 Chevrolet 3500 truck crossed the center line. The vehicle left the east side of the […]
Monterey Officially Opens Bee Rock
A land dedication marked the official opening of Bee Rock in Monterey Saturday. Bobby Walker donated the 10.65 acres of land to Monterey last year. The donation also came with a conservation easement with Tennessee Parks and Greenways Foundation. Tennessee Greenways Executive Director Steve Law said the conservation easement protects much more than just Bee […]
