Jamestown Hospital Recommended For CMS Reinstatement
Rennova Health has moved closer to re-opening Jamestown Regional Medical Center. The company’s application to reactivate Medicare enrollment has gained approval from the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC). Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said it’s positive news for the residents of the county. “But then you have, where has this effort been in the past? That’s […]
Putnam County Seeking Proposals For Solid Waste Technology
Putnam County will consider new solid waste technology to help reduce the amount of garbage going to the landfill. County Mayor Randy Porter said he plans to seek proposals for a materials recovery facility, or dirty MRF. “The goal of this MRF is to pull out the recyclables that are in the household garbage without […]
Man Receives Eight Years For Cumberland County Drug Charges
A Cumberland County judge has sentenced a man to prison for selling and possessing cocaine. 41-year-old Jesse B. Tucker received an eight-year prison term after pleading guilty to possession of cocaine with intent to sell. Cumberland County deputies arrested Tucker after finding 9.2 grams of cocaine and 25-grams of heroin during a drug trafficking investigation. […]
Federal Trial For Celina Doctor Rescheduled For April 2020
A judge has agreed to reschedule the trial for a Celina doctor facing federal drug charges. 65-year-old Gilbert Ross Ghearing’s trial would have taken place Tuesday, but lawyers moved to continue the case last month. Court documents state the continuance allows more time to review discovery materials and prepare for trial. Authorities arrested Ghearing three […]
Trousdale County Crash Kills 24-Year-Old Hendersonville Woman
A Hedersonville woman has died after crashing her vehicle in Trousdale County Sunday afternoon. Tennessee Highway Patrol officials said 24-year-old Kandess E. Turner died at a hospital Monday. The crash happened at the intersection of Highway 25 West and Highway 231 South. A THP crash report said a tractor trailer had stopped in the southbound […]
Putnam Schools Receive Grant For School Resource Officers
The Putnam County School System has secured additional funding for school resource officers. Superintendent Jerry Boyd said the $175,000 comes from Governor Bill Lee’s Safe Schools Act. “It can only be applied to certified SRO’s and $35,000 is the maximum amount that can go towards the salary for an SRO,” Boyd said. “That $175,000 will […]
Sherrill Appointed To Vacant Cumberland Commission Seat
The Cumberland County Commission appointed Joseph L. Sherrill to fill the vacant 6th District seat Monday. The position became vacant after the death of Michael Speich last month. Authorities found Speich dead four days after his indictment for charges of sexual battery by an authority figure and providing alcohol to a minor. 14 commissioners voted […]
Crossville Man Arrested For Human Trafficking
A Crossville man faces charges following a joint human trafficking investigation. TBI special agents charged Timothy Carter with one count of trafficking for commercial sex. Agents began the investigation August 15 to address human trafficking in Bradley County. A press release said authorities placed decoy advertisements on websites associated with prostitution and commercial sex acts. […]
Sugar Maple Tree To Be Removed From Putnam Courthouse Lawn
A dying tree will soon be removed from the Putnam County Courthouse lawn. County Mayor Randy Porter said the Sugar Maple tree poses a danger to motorist and threatens the veterans memorial wall. “If it falls, it could fall across the veterans memorial wall and we don’t want that destroyed,” Porter said. “If it does […]
