Turf Finished At Cookeville High
Cookeville Football one week away from playing on its brand new turf field. Turf Project Organizer Julie Baker said crews finished work Thursday. Crews completed the in-fill which includes sand and rubber. “It is so exciting, we have worked on this all year and it is definitely an amazing feeling to have at this point,” […]
Monterey Fred’s Building Has New Owner
The vacant Monterey Fred’s building on Stratton Avenue has been bought by a local business owner. Alderman J.J. Reels said Owner Chris Lander wants to open a new retail store sometime in the future. “I am excited that it sold, because the building has been sitting there for a year,” Reels said. “So, it is […]
Shelton: City Residents Asking For Solution
Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton said the city has an obligation to help the community’s homeless population as well as residents who have been impacted by panhandling. Shelton told council members Thursday night citizens are asking for a solution. Shelton said calls to law enforcement concerning panhandling have increased 350 percent in the first eight months […]
Domestic Assault Turns To I-40 Arrest
A Crossville man faces multiple charges including felony evading arrest after a Thursday night domestic violence incident. Crossville Police stopped 47-year-old Robert Desrosiers after a 911 call from his partner. Police found the Desrosiers yelling at the woman in a vehicle at the bottom of the Genesis Road ramp of Interstate 40. As police approached, […]
3 Pounds Of Meth Seized In Friday Arrest
A dealer believed to bring large quantities of methamphetamine into the Upper Cumberland faces multiple charges after a Friday morning arrest. Putnam County Sheriffs Deputies arrested Jacob Douglas along South Jefferson Avenue with 1.5 kilos of meth in his vehicle around 1am Friday. Douglas was out on bond after an earlier arrest this year on […]
No Health Insurance Marketplace Competition In UC
Every Tennessee county will have competition in the health insurance marketplace next year except for the 14 counties of the Upper Cumberland. Only Blue Cross Blue Shield will continue to provide insurance here. The marketplace serves residents under the terms of the Affordable Care Act. Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance Communications Director Kevin Walters […]
Bowman: State Was Late In School Reopening Plan
“Districts, schools, and educators have been subjected to a lot of unjust criticism, when it’s really the state that had a flawed reopening plan.” That is what Professional Educators of Tennessee Executive Director JC Bowman said about how the state handled the school reopening plan. He said State Educational Commissioner Penny Schwinn took too long […]
Fentanyl Awareness Campaign for Teens
Tennessee is launching a new social media campaign to raise teen awareness about the dangers of fentanyl. This awareness effort is called Fentanyl: The Deadliest High. District Attorney’s in Tennessee held focus groups with middle and high schoolers to see if they knew just how fatal fentanyl can be. This effort comes as fentanyl related […]
T-DOT Stops Lane Closures For Weekend
Road crews across the Upper Cumberland will stop road construction lane closures effective Noon Friday for the Labor Day weekend. “The Labor Day holiday is typically a busy travel time,” T-DOT Commissioner Clay Bright said. “We want to ensure that travelers using Tennessee’s roadways during this period arrive at their destinations quickly.” The halt will […]
Mechanical Issues Stop The Dogwood Fountain
Mechanical problems have closed the Dogwood Park fountain. Cookeville Leisure Services reported the issue Friday morning. Officials said they do not know how long the fountain will be out of operation. “We’re still evaluating the damage and needed repairs,” Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said. “We know the fountain is a popular attraction and the […]
