Former Jackson Clerk Held For Probation Violation
Former Jackson County Clerk Amanda Stafford is being held in Gainesboro for a probation violation. Jackson County Sheriff Marty Hinson said Stafford was arrested by the Sheriff’s Department. He said Stafford allegedly failed a drug test. In May, Stafford pleaded guilty in Jackson County Criminal Court to two counts of theft over $2,500 dollars. She […]
Shopping Center Developer Submits Plan & Extension Request
The developer of a new shopping center along Cookeville’s 10th Street and Old Kentucky Road has submitted an extension request to the Planning Department. The request comes after city council approved an ordinance last week allowing for six month extensions based on federal or state emergencies such as COVID. “They have also submitted the final […]
Clay County Approves To Submit Grant Application
The Clay County Commission voted unanimously to submit an application tourist enhancement grant for further courthouse improvements. The deadline to submit the TDOT tourist grant application is July 15. Mayor Dale Reagan said during the Monday meeting he believes it can be submitted in time. “Basically it’s a narrative, you gotta put a good narrative […]
Fair Board To Host Carnival After Feedback
The Fentress County Fair Board will host a carnival after local residents complained about the cancellation of this year’s fair. “We have a group of people here begging us to do something for our community to have some entertainment and things to get out and do,” Fentress County Fair Board Treasurer Cindy Smith said. “We […]
Truck Overturns At Cumberland Co Rest Stop
A North Carolina driver involved in a rollover crash at the Cumberland County rest area Wednesday morning. 24-year-old Alfred Thomas Correa tried to enter the westbound rest area around 9:15am. He tried to take the curve at a high rate of speed causing his truck to overturn. No one injured in the accident, according to […]
Election Commission Sets Vote Counting Hours
The Putnam County Election Commission set 11 p.m. as the cutoff time for counting votes for August’s election. Election Commission Administrator Michele Honeycutt said elections officials across the state have expressed concerns over how long it will take to count absentee ballots on election night August 6. She told the commission at Wednesday’s meeting they […]
Hormann Production Delayed
The beginning of production at the White County Hormann facility has been slowed by continued health concerns. Hormann President Cameron Rudd said the company was having trouble getting needed help from Europe getting new machines operational. “They have been installed, but getting it actually commissioned has been our issue,” Rudd said. “We have to get […]
Clay County Will Not Mandate Masks
Clay County Mayor Dale Reagan said he will encourage residents to wear masks, but he will not mandate it. “Well I think that we all have rights to freedom to make decisions,” Reagan said. “I feel like our citizens out there will make good decisions.” Governor Lee’s executive order 54 gives county mayors the option […]
Fentress E-911 Differences Resolved
Fentress County and Jamestown officials have resolved the issues surrounding Fentress County’s 911 program and the new fiscal year budget. Fentress County Mayor Jimmy Johnson said the misunderstanding arose over the need for more funding for dispatchers. He said the EMA wants to hire three more dispatchers in order to help meet new state requirements. […]
CRMC ER Patient Numbers Returning To Normal
Cookeville Regional Medical Center’s Emergency Room patient numbers have climbed back to normal levels. During the early days of the pandemic, emergency room visits dropped 50 percent. Emergency Room Physician Ken Colaric said most patients were too afraid to go after seeing virus reports in the media. “When the COVID event initiated, I think a […]
