Council Passes Cookeville Regional Budget 4-0
Cookeville City Council voted 4-0 to pass the new fiscal year budget for Cookeville Regional Medical Center on first reading. The vote came after a tough discussion among council members concerning issues at the medical center. “If we don’t vote on the budget and we don’t pass it, we’re stalling ourselves in having that conversation,” […]
Jackson Co. Central FD Hosting Free Equestrian Performance Saturday
The Midwest Renegades are coming to Jackson County Saturday for a benefit performance supporting the Central Fire Department. Fire Chief Jeff Conn said the horse performers come from Indiana and will perform a free show full of stunts. “Every bit that will be raised with this will go directly to the fire department,” Conn said. […]
Former Fentress Deputy Charges More Than 8K Of Fuel
A Former Fentress County Deputy faces charges of charging more than $8,000 on his county-issued fuel card for personal use. 50-year-old Johnny C. Dishman turned himself in Thursday and was booked into the Fentress County Jail on $2,500 bond. Dishman faces one count of Theft over $2,500, one count of Fraudulent Use of a Credit […]
Pickett Co. High School Cheerleaders Have First-Ever Cheer Camp
The Pickett County High School Cheer Team will get to experience cheer camp for the first time. Coach Maria Holt said the opportunity to have a camp will both broaden the skills of the team and strengthen their bond. “They’re looking forward to learning new skills, I mean like I said I’m still new, so […]
Overton Co. Chamber Hosting Job Fair For Industrial Partners
Livingston Overton County Chamber of Commerce will host a job fair Saturday to help fill industrial jobs. Executive Director Shannon Cantrell said five employers will be present looking to hire. “Each company will have their own booth set up and will be willing to have conversations with each of you about what your expectations and […]
Clay Co. Business Receives State Grant Helping Work In Aquaculture
Clay County business J&L Wholesale is one recipient of the Tennessee Agriculture Enterprise Fund grant to aid in their work in aquaculture. Aquaculture is a form of farming in water, and helps fisheries create healthier habitats and to restock supply of fish. Owner Whitney Wilhelm said the grant would ease issues her bait and tackle […]
New Derryberry Clock Tower Cupola Delivered In Late-June
The new Derryberry Hall cupola will be delivered to Tech’s campus by June 28. Capital Projects Manager Bob Scarbrough said the old cupola will be removed two weeks before delivery. Scarbrough said that when you’re replacing a campus landmark there is little room for error. “I try to take pride in my job no matter […]
Former Fentress Deputy Indicted On Misconduct Charge
A Former Fentress County Sheriffs Deputy has been indicted on charges of official misconduct. 43-year-old Derek Cull Richards turned himself into the Fentress County Jail Thursday afternoon. An investigation found Richards, while serving as a deputy, sold his agency-issued AR-15 rifle for personal gain. Investigators tracked down and recovered the rifle. Richards no longer works […]
16 Arrested In Putnam County For Numerous Drug Related Charges
Sixteen people were arrested by the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Thursday as a part of the drug operation, “Putnam Promise.” Sheriff Eddie Farris said the bust surrounded meth, heroin and fentanyl and is the result of months of work by multiple agencies. “It has turned out to be a good day for us,” Farris said. […]
PCSO Arrested Man Responsible For 155 Dead Cattle In Monterey Area
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office has arrested the man responsible for more than 100 deceased cattle in a Monterey animal cruelty case. Ricky Dake was charged with 14 counts of animal cruelty and one count of failure to dispose of dead live stock Thursday. Sheriff Eddie Farris said Dake recently moved to the Putnam County […]
