TTU Residential Applications Increase During The Summer
Call it a late arriving crowd. Tennessee Tech’s Residential Life received more than 200 housing applications in both June and July. Residential Life Director Josh Edmonds said that is between five and ten times the norm. “I didn’t know what to expect in May, we were down a little bit,” Edmonds said. “We were actually […]
On-Site Welding Begins for Clay County High School
Commuting for vocational training is a thing of the past for Clay County High School students. This program stems from $1 million dollars of funding through Governor Bill Lee’s Governor’s Investment in Vocational Education program. After more than a year of planning, welding instructor Marshall Burch has come in to provide students with career path […]
Monterey Disaster Team Waits For Hurricane Laura
The Monterey Lions Club Disaster Response Team will respond to its 78th disaster once Hurricane Laura strikes. The team is currently at Shreveport, Louisiana waiting. Leader Ken Hall said after the hurricane passes, his team will respond to the areas in most need. “Once we see where the destruction is, then I will be calling […]
Overton Services Building Behind Schedule
Several positive COVID tests will delay the opening of the new Overton County Services Building. County Executive Ben Danner said he had expected move-in to be about now. “You know the COVID has kinda put it behind probably a month,” Danner said. “We had some crews that tested positive and had to be out of […]
This Year’s Honey Harvest Down But Sweeter
This year’s honey harvest is jarred and ready for purchase. Herel’s Half Acre Farms Beekeeper Jeff Herel has been in the honey business for over 50 years. He said the taste and quantity of honey depends on the weather. “This year happened to be an off year,” Herel said. “We had a lot of cold […]
New Parking Area Opens At Meadow Creek Park
Parking at Monterey’s Meadow Creek Park has expanded. The new gravel parking area is located towards the mountain bike trail head under construction. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the additional parking will serve additional park visitors once the trail is completed. “This was needed in that area,” Cleary said. “Previously, just some dirt, very uneven. […]
Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office Looking for Info
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a daycare. The Sheriff’s Department said the Crossville daycare operates from a Genesis Road and a Dogwood Circle location. Investigator Tom Howard said they cannot comment on the investigation at this time, and cannot name the allegations against the daycare center. Howard said he wants to know what […]
Putnam County Computer and Data Systems Back Up and Running
Sources say part of Putnam County’s computer and data systems have been restored. The county has been having issues for about 2 weeks. County officials would not comment, citing an ongoing FBI investigation. A spokesperson from the FBI’s Nashville Field Office will not confirm or deny the investigation but said officially that the FBI is […]
Cookeville Woman Dies In Head-On Collision
A 53-year-old Cookeville woman died in a head-on collision Tuesday between Gainesboro and Baxter. The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports Penny Maxwell died when the vehicle she was driving was struck by a vehicle driven by 32-year-old Tiffany Gaw of Baxter. Gaw was attempting to pass a vehicle towing a camper as she drove northbound. Gaw’s […]
Wednesday Is National Dog Day
Wednesday goes to the dogs-literally. National Dog Day is a day to celebrate the bond between owners and their furry friends. White County Animal Shelter Kennel Attendant Sarah Lawson said pet dogs are just like children. “I mean you would celebrate children’s birthdays and their holidays,” Lawson said. “I feel like National dog Day is […]
