Crossville Police Arrest Sex Offender Thursday
A convicted sex offender has landed behind bars for visiting Crossville’s Centennial Park Thursday. Officers charged Willie Ashton Dyal with violation of the sex offender registry. Dyal’s conviction prohibits him from entering places where children may be present. An arrest report said authorities came in contact with Dyal after observing his vehicle at the Turner […]
Fire Damages Home In White County Friday
A fire caused damage to a home in White County Friday morning. Sparta Fire Chief Kirk Young said multiple crews responded to a home on the 7000 block of Monterey Highway. “It was a fire in the master suite and bathroom area and it extended into the hallway,” Young said. “It was extinguished by county […]
Early Voting Begins For Sparta Sales Tax Referendum
Early voting got underway Friday for a referendum to increase Sparta’s sales tax. Election Commissioner Dorcus Marcum said early voting will take place at the White County Courthouse until September 7. “The question on the ballot will be asking for an increase from 9.25-percent to 9.75-percent,” Marcum said. “It’s just for the City of Sparta.” […]
Cookeville Considers Increase To Sidewalk Fee
Cookeville will consider increasing a fee it charges developers for sidewalk construction. Planning Director John Ward said the city implemented the fee system in 2002. “Any new development requires you to build sidewalks,” Ward said. “There is an option where you can request to pay a fee in lie of construction and the public works […]
Cumberland County High Stadium Renovations Complete
Renovations to the Cumberland County High School football stadium wrapped up this month. That according to Kim Chamberlin with Upland Design Group. “All the work seems to be done. I guess were looking forward to the first football game a week from tomorrow night,” Chamberlin said. “We did have one little call this morning. [Principal] […]
