Baxter To Construct New Street Department Building
The Baxter Street Department will soon have a new home. Mayor John Martin said Aldermen awarded bids for a new building during Thursday night’s meeting. “What we have now, we’ve outgrown it and it’s an older building. We plan on selling that building once we get our new one built,” Martin said. “We’re going to […]
Cumberland County Hosting Hazardous Waste Collection Event
Cumberland County will host a household hazardous waste collection event on Saturday. Residents and non-residents can participate by bringing hazardous items to the Cumberland County Complex until 1 p.m. Disposable items include cleaning fluids, pesticides, batteries and more. “We encourage all Tennesseans with eligible materials to participate in this no-cost program,” TDEC Commissioner David Salyers […]
“No Credible Threat” At White County High School
White County High School received information Thursday that indicated a threat of violence at the school. A notification from Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said a law enforcement investigation found no credible threat towards the school. “The only reason for this call is to alert you and ask that you talk to your students about […]
Driver Charged With DUI Following Thursday Crash
State Troopers arrested an Oak Ridge man following a crash in Cumberland County Thursday. A crash report accuses 33-year-old Ryan Whitlow of driving under the influence. The report said Whitlow crashed his 2016 Nissan Altima on Highway 68. The vehicle drove off the left side of the roadway and impacted an embankment before coming to […]
Reimbursement Resolution Approved For New Police Station
A resolution approved Thursday allows Cookeville to receive reimbursement for certain projects associated with the new police headquarters. Finance Director Brenda Imel said it’s a standard resolution the city uses before starting a large project. “We do this as a safeguard in case we start spending money before we get the bonds issued,” Imel said. […]
White County Hoping For More Success From Property Eval Program
White County will once again participate in a state program that evaluates and locates potential industrial properties. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said he went through the Select Tennessee Property Evaluation Program (PEP) three years ago. “It’s a good program and it gives us a heads up when we’re looking for properties,” Robinson said. “It […]
