Baxter City Hall Getting COVID-19 Safety Upgrades
Baxter City Hall will not reopen until COVID-19 safety upgrades are completed. Mayor John Martin said the $4,000 project should complete later this month. “The doors are locked for the time being,” Martin said. “The people that come to the door, we always answer the door, and take care of any issues that any individual […]
Granville Mayberry I Love Lucy Museum Grand Opening
I Love Lucy and The Andy Griffith Show crossover in Granville’s grand opening of the Mayberry I Love Lucy Museum. President of the Granville Museum Randall Clemons said the museum will open on June 13th and tell the story and connections of both TV shows. The museum includes recreations of multiple settings from each show […]
Overton Co. Museum Reopens
The Overton County Heritage Museum in Livingston has reopened. Museum Director Paula Stover said museum officials used the down-time to perform some improvements to the building. “We’ve done some repainting of the floors and walls,” Stover said. “The military exhibit has been completely redone. So, they will see a complete new area when they come […]
One Local Facility Will Continue Visitation Restrictions
Inconsistencies between new state guidelines and federal mandates will keep one local long term care facility closed. Overton County Health and Rehab has already been conducting scheduled visits outside. PIO Scott Stevens said weekly testing must be available before inside access can even be considered. “First of all you have to have one round of […]
Man Killed In Smithville After Gunfire Exchange
A McMinnville man died Thursday night after exchanging gunfire with Dekalb County and Smithville law enforcement. 28-year-old Gregorio Cruz Vanloo died after being transported to St. Thomas Dekalb Hospital. Vanloo was wounded on his front porch along Toad Road. According to sheriff’s reports, Vanloo was a suspect in a shots fired incident at a local […]
Crossville Fire Department’s Ladder Truck Paying Off
Crossville firefighters are fighting fires better with a ladder truck they’ve had for two years. The truck has a 107-foot ladder with a camera at the top, which allows a better aerial view of the fire. Deputy Fire Chief Chris South said this feature allows firefighters to remotely control the water nozzle. “It sets up […]
