Shelton Releases Statement Thursday
Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton released a full statement Thursday in the wake of the Wednesday’s completed investigation into his hiring at Cookeville Regional. The investigation found no violations of the city charter or state law. “The Kramer Rayson report fully vindicates what I’ve said for months: Our hospital and I fully complied with all applicable […]
Scheduled Visitations Resume For TN Correctional Complexes
Visitations will resume Saturday at the Bledsoe County Correctional Complex. The decision comes from the Tennessee Department of Corrections, which is allowing scheduled appointments for all facilities based on community COVID numbers and vaccine efforts. Public Information Officer Robert Reburn said the facility is excited to bring back face to face visits after being absent […]
HRS Opens Bids For Hickory Valley Paving And Landscaping
Highlands Residential Services has an apparent low bidder for work at its newest development. Hickory Valley located on Jackson Street near Eagles Landing will include seven building with 48 low-income senior units. Director of Operations Chris Cassetty said two bids were opened with Rogers Group Inc. being the lowest bidder. “This is basically everything short […]
Cumberland Co. Wind Event Causes Minor Damage And Injuries
Cumberland County Emergency Services are reporting minor building damages and several downed trees after a high wind event in the Pleasant Hill area Thursday. EMA Director Travis Cole said the storm caused minor damage to the Pleasant Hill Elementary School. Cole said a tornado has not been confirmed, but damage seems to be tornadic in […]
Miller: CRMC Kickback Scandal Led To Shelton Inquiry
Cookeville City Council Member Mark Miller said a recent lawsuit against Cookeville Regional led to the council’s move for an investigation into CRMC’s hiring of Mayor Ricky Shelton. “Following the $4.1 million dollar settlement with the Department of Justice due to an illegal kickback scheme while the mayor was serving on the Board of Trustees […]
Cookeville Pioneer Day Returns To History Museum
Cookeville’s Pioneer Day will have a new look on Saturday to keep the event COVID safe. Cookeville Museums Education Specialist Ashley McKee said that usually pioneer demonstrations would be set up but this year will feature take home activities. McKee said she always enjoys an opportunity to help people learn, when they think they’re just […]
Lucky Cumberland County Resident Wins $250,000
A stroke of luck in Cumberland County leaves one Powerball player $250,000 richer. The Powerball player matched four out of five white numbers and the red Powerball. The player had their $50,000 prize quintupled because they chose the Power Play feature, and the number five was drawn. The winning ticket was sold at D&R Convenience […]
White County Highway 135 Reopens With One Lane
A portion of Highway 135 in White County partially reopened due to a portion of roadway washing out. This is two miles west of Highway 111, near Milk Plant Road. T-DOT Spokesperson Jennifer Flynn said the Bridge Inspection Team determined the concrete box culvert was having issues due to heavy rains. However, Flynn said that […]
