Livingston, Monterey Fred’s To Close
National pharmacy chain Fred’s will close its remaining Upper Cumberland locations in the near future. The company announced Friday it would close another 129 stores, including its Livingston and Monterey locations. Monterey’s Fred’s had only been open just over a year after the company constructed a brand-new building along East Stratton Avenue. Fred’s will have […]
UC Farmers May Qualify For Spring Flood Relief Through NRCS
Farmers in several Upper Cumberland counties may qualify for additional flood relief resulting from severe weather earlier this year. According to a press release, the USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service of Tennessee has made an additional $2 million available to Tennessee farmers impacted by spring floods. Upper Cumberland counties eligible for relief funds include Clay, […]
Comptroller’s Office Unveils Interactive Tax Relief Portal
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has unveiled a new web portal to make property tax relief easier for disabled or elderly residents. In a press release, officials said the new web portal displays key data, interactive maps, and local city and county contracts for those interested in Tennessee’s Tax Relief program. According to the portal, disabled, […]
Life Church Kicks-Off Back-To-School Bash in Sparta Saturday
Life Church will kick-off its annual Back-to-School Bash in Sparta Saturday. The event provides free backpacks and school supplies to area students for the upcoming school year. The Sparta event begins at 9 a.m. through noon at the White County Fairgrounds. Parents must have their children with them in order to receive school supplies. Life […]
Baxter, Portobello Sign PILOT Agreement, Await Land Purchase
Baxter and Portobello officials signed a PILOT agreement during the Cookeville Industrial Development Board meeting Thursday. Baxter Mayor John Martin said the next step is for Portobello finish purchasing property for its new American headquarters. “They were waiting for closing on it, and I told them they need to get the closing as soon as […]
Cookeville Man Facing Multiple Drug Charges After Welfare Check
A Cookeville man will appear in court next month after a welfare check resulted in multiple drug charges. Cookeville Police arrested 45-year-old Robert Chencharick earlier this week after finding him slumped over in his vehicle. Arrest warrants indicate the arrest took place at a residence along West Broad Street Monday evening. Police arrived on scene […]
Crossville PD Investigating Fake Codes Dept. Facebook Page
The Crossville Police Department has launched a fraud investigation into a Facebook page claiming to be the city’s codes department. A police report states an individual created the account Wednesday announcing Aldi’s would soon locate to the city. However, city officials said the announcement was false and the codes department did not have its own […]
