Ransomware, Computer Attacks Can Devastate Small Governments
Cyber attacks can pose a threat to many small cities and local governments in the form of ransomware. Lee Lawson serves as the It Administrator for the City of Crossville. He said inattentiveness by municipalities can lead to hackers holding valuable information hostage. “A lot of the situations would be emails, people not paying attention […]
Bear Sightings More Frequent In UC During Summer Months
The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency (TWRA) wants residents to be safe as black bears slowly expand their territory into the Upper Cumberland. Wildlife Information Specialist Mime Barnes said bear populations have grown across the state. “This is the most common time of year to see bears,” Barnes said. “Young males especially are out on their […]
Putnam Minister, County Clerk Named In State Marriage Lawsuit
Four Tennessee county clerks are being sued over a new state law preventing online-ordained ministers from officiating weddings. The Universal Life Church Monastery Storehouse (ULC Monastery) filed a lawsuit last Friday on behalf of three of its Tennessee ministers. One of the ministers, Rev. James Welch of Putnam County, is named as a plaintiff, while […]
Employees File Lawsuit Against JRMC, Rennova Health
Two former employees of Jamestown Regional Medical Center have filed a class-action lawsuit against the hospital. Joshua Slaughter and Karen Bilbrey Cooper are suing JRMC and its owner, Rennova Health Systems, for not notifying employees properly of the hospital’s closure. The lawsuit states employees were not notified of the hospital’s closure until the day-of on […]
Overton County Approves New Budget
Overton County’s upcoming fiscal year tax rate will stay at $2.25. County Executive Ben Danner said unprecedented sales tax revenue kept the county from having to raise property taxes this year. “We had extra revenue from that, but then we’ve had some shortfalls on some revenue coming in from the state, so that’s kind of […]
Livingston Advertising Bids For Hilham Water Project
Livingston has begun accepting sealed bids for a water system improvements project. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the project will help supply more water to the Hilham area. “Right now, we just can’t supply the demand. This is an area we want to focus on,” Hayes said. “We focused on the Monroe and Alpine area about […]
Cookeville Police Advise Citizens Be Mindful Around Fireworks
The Cookeville Police Department wants residents to be safe and smart while using fireworks during Fourth of July celebrations. Captain Bobby Anderson said the celebration of America’s birthday comes with a few restrictions within city limits. “We want everyone to enjoy the Fourth of July and celebrate with fireworks, and our city ordinance gives us […]
McMinnville Motorcyclist Killed In Tuesday Crash
A Warren County motorcycle crash claimed the life of a McMinnville man Tuesday. The crash happened on Highway 56 South in the Irving College area. The Tennessee Highway Patrol identified the deceased Wednesday as 41-year-old Stirling Vanfleet. A crash report said Vanfleet’s Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle crashed into a John Deer tractor, driven by 58-year-old David […]
Tornado Confirmed In Fentress County
The National Weather Service confirmed Tuesday evening that an EF-1 tornado struck eastern Fentress County Friday night. Meteorologist said the twister touched down in the Stockton area, carving a path three miles long and 150 yards wide. The NWS estimated maximum wind speeds to be 90mph. The damage survey noted hundreds of trees that were […]
East 10th Street Commercial Development Granted Extension
Developers have until next year to submit final plans for the planned commercial development on East 10th Street. Cookeville Interim Planning Director John Ward said the city received a request to extend the time period from July 31st. “Mr. Justin Cumby submitted the request for a six month extension of the approval of the preliminary […]
