Cookeville Rescue Mission Director Supports Proposed Panhandling Ordinance
“The surge in panhandling in Cookeville is a mystery to everybody.” That’s Cookeville Rescue Mission Director Bruce Bailey. He said panhandlers run across the I-40 and Jefferson Avenue intersection and other busy streets frequently. Not only has this turned into a safety issue, he said, but an economic one as well. “I’ve lived in other […]
Over 1,700 Freshman Joining TTU This Fall
It will be a typical sized freshman class entering Tennessee Tech next week. The university will see over 1,700 freshman join the student body this fall. Enrollment Management Vice President Brandon Johnson said the incoming class is bigger by about 40 students compared to last year. “We had a great recruitment year,” Johnson said. “Even […]
Residents Get Fentress County Bridge Named After Local
A former Wolf River Valley resident will be honored in Fentress County. The bridge going over the Little Jack Creek will be named after Virgil H. Pile. Fentress County Mayor Jimmy Johnson said county locals wanted to honor Pile, who passed away in 1970. “It was submitted by some residents there to have the bridge […]
Putnam Commissioners Frustrations Lead To In-Person Meeting
Frustration about electronic meetings led the Putnam County Commissioners to set September’s meeting at the county courthouse. Commissioner Chair Ben Rodgers offered commissioners a chance to vote on an in-person meeting Monday. That came after several commissioners voiced concerns about discussing land purchases via phone. “I think people were excited to say something, to speak,” […]
Jackson County Man Guilty Of Theft
A state investigation led to a Jackson County resident pleading guilty to a felony count of theft Monday. Twenty-six year old Johnny Stafford under reported the price of three vehicles and one boat at the county clerk’s office. Stafford was sentenced to one-year of supervised probation and was ordered to compensate $2,329. The Special Investigations […]
Former White County Corrections Officer Indicted
The White County Criminal Court will arraign a former White County Corrections officer on Wednesday. The White County Grand Jury charged Jacob Young on Monday with two counts of Aggravated Perjury and one count of Aggravated Assault. District Attorney General Bryant Dunnaway said the charges came after jail video footage revealed Young lied under oath […]
Fentress County Searching For Runaway Juvenile
The Fentress County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help to locate a runaway Juvenile. Fourteen-Year-Old Brianna Kemp was last seen at her residence in Grimsley early Monday morning. Detective Sargent Jason Duncan said the department suspects Kemp is in route to the London, Kentucky area or McMinnville. “The first 48 hours are crucial,” Duncan […]
Women’s Right to Vote Honored in Livingston
The 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote will be honored Tuesday in Livingston. Churches, schools and individuals are asked to ring their bell at 1:00 PM in Livingston. Livingston Civics and Garden Club President Robbie Melton said her group will honor this special anniversary the way it should have been honored in 1920. “When […]
Clay County E-911 Increasing Analog Coverage
The Clay County E-911 Board will expand the usage of analog radio for emergency personnel. A 30-40 foot radio tower will be installed at the Mount Vernon Fire Department. Board President Jamey Allen said the added analog repeater would cover the western quarter of the county. “Where the analog repeater is now, it does not […]
White Approves Health & Safety Regulations For Private Property
The White County Board of Commissioners approved new private property health and safety regulations Monday night. Any property owner within 500 yards of another property can make a formal complaint if the neighboring land poses an obvious hazard to health or safety. Commissioner Roger Mason said any property showing unsanitary conditions damaging the property, structure […]
