Oak Tree Towers Housing Project Delayed
A small delay has pushed back the start date for constructing a public housing complex in Cookeville. Chris Cassetty is the Director of Operations for the Highlands Residential Services. He said final plans for the Oak Tree Towers project have not been approved by the City of Cookeville. “We’re a little further behind than we […]
Bailey Looks To Expand ‘Slow Poke Law’
An Upper Cumberland state lawmaker wants to expand a law that makes it illegal to drive slowly in the left lane. Senator Paul Bailey said he plans to introduce a bill that would make the ‘Slow Poke Law’ apply to four-lane divided highways. “We all travel the highways quite a bit and we find drivers […]
Crossville Two-Year-Old Found Alone In Middle Of Street
A couple from Crossville face charges after police officers found their two-year-old child playing in the middle of a street. Dylan Kelly and Jennifer DeYoung appeared in court Thursday for charges of child abuse, neglect, and endangerment. The incident happened Monday when officers found the boy in the middle of the street across from city […]
TWRA Poaching Hotline Pays Off In Clay County
The TWRA has charged five men from Murfreesboro for illegally catching trout in Clay County. Sergeant Bill Moulton came in contact with the men after receiving a tip through the TWRA Poaching Hotline on Saturday. Witnesses reported seeing a group of men snagging trout below Dale Hollow Dam. During Moulton’s investigation he discovered that the […]
McMinnville Approves New Budget Without Tax Increase
McMinnville’s new fiscal year budget does not include a property tax increase. The board approved the new spending plan after cutting nearly 900-thousand dollars from the original proposal. Board members voted to freeze all step raises for city employees, but rejected an amendment that would have removed cost of living adjustment raises. Officials said they […]
