Two Crossville Domestic Incidents Over Weekend
Two domestic assault cases in Crossville this weekend led to two arrests. Police arrested Tony Dewayne Smith, age 35 of Rockwood, Sunday night after he allegedly hit his girlfriend with a phone or other object. When police responded they found the victim with blood on her face just above the ear. Smith did not want […]
Van Buren County Prepares For Student Absence
The Van Buren County School System returns to school Monday in the virtual way. School Director Cheryl Cole said internet classes on Google Classroom and Zoom are being prepared. “It’s just totally different than what we’re used to. We’d like to go back to what we consider the norm and being in school and things. […]
Gun Sales Increasing In The Upper Cumberland
Some Upper Cumberland gun stores have seen sales steadily increased since COVID-19 began. Outdoor Junction’s Steve Carter said sales have at least doubled in the last month. “[It’s] for protection,” Carter said. “Any time there is a fear, an unknown, out there-nobody living right now has ever been through anything like we’re facing. Nobody knows […]
No One Has Claimed The $9 Million Cannon Co. Ticket
No one has claimed the lucky Lotto America winning ticket sold in Cannon County last week. Tennessee Lottery officials said the $9.01 million ticket was sold at Woodbury’s Blue Wing Market. The player matched five of five numbers and the Star Ball in the April 1 drawing. The winner can call (615) 324-6688 to make […]
Past Due Property Taxes Increases Interest
If you have overdue property taxes, interest rates will increase up to five percent each month. Overton County Trustee Peggy Smith said there’s less than 2% who hasn’t paid yet on the Overton tax books. “We’re still getting a lot of phone calls, we have a lot of people calling,” Smith said. “A lot of […]
Store Shelves Remain Empty In Spots
Some Upper Cumberland grocery stores seem to have an advantage over national stores. Livingston’s Jerry’s IGA manager Tony Bilbrey said there’s more ordering variety to replenish the shelves. “Us being an independent grocery store, we’re not restricted to just one warehouse so we’ve been buying from second, third, and fourth suppliers that we have relationships […]
