Fentress Inmate Steals Vehicle, Crashes In Pickett County
A Fentress County inmate allegedly overpowered a jailer and stole a vehicle from the sheriff’s office Thursday. Pickett County deputies arrested 32-year-old Stephanie M. Briggs after she crashed the 2008 Crown Victoria on Highway 127 and fled the scene. A Tennessee Highway Patrol crash report said Briggs was traveling North when the vehicle crossed the […]
Algood to Host Water Tower Town Hall Meeting
The fate of Algood’s water tower will be discussed during a September 12 town hall meeting. Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler said the previous town hall meeting raised good questions about the tower. “So now we have had the tank inspected and we have a report,” Fowler said. “And we want to reveal the results of that […]
Tennessee Offers Crash Report Purchasing Website
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security has launched a crash report purchasing website. A press release indicates that citizens can access crash reports from all state law enforcement agencies. To obtain a crash report, individuals need the date of the crash, the name of the agency that investigated the crash, the last name […]
Four Companies Interested In Supplying Fuel To UC Airport
Four companies have expressed interest in supplying fuel to the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport. Airport Manager Dean Selby said a number of factors will be considered before awarding a contract. “It’s not just the expense of the fuel,” Selby said. “It’s what are you going to charge us to process credit cards, what are you […]
Cookeville Man Arrested For Assaulting Woman Thursday
A Cookeville man faces charges for allegedly strangling a woman Thursday morning. The Cookeville Police Department charged 26-year-old David Hammons with aggravated assault and violation of bond conditions. He has not yet posted his $39,000 bond amount. Officers came in contact with Hammons after responding to a disturbance at Star Motor Inn. The investigation revealed […]
UCHRA Preparing To Free Up Office Space
Changes to the UCHRA’s South Jefferson Avenue location will soon be taking place. Executive Director Mark Farley said the agency will be working to free up unneeded space. “We’re probably going to start shifting all of the operations for the human resources agency to the upstairs and to the back portion of this building,” Farley […]
