This Week Overton Co. Will Consider Next Fiscal Year’s Budget
This week in the Upper Cumberland residents of Overton County will have the opportunity to address budget concerns through a public hearing. The proposed budget has revenues estimated at $10.6 million and expenditures at $13.5 million. Persons interested in addressing the commission must notify the County Executives Office beforehand. Comments begin Monday at 4:30 in […]
Crossville Man Charged With Trying To Have Sex With Teen
A Crossville man charged Friday night in an undercover operation involving men trying to have sex with a 16-year-old girl. 38-year old Adolpho Ramirez arrested by Metro Nashville Police’s Human Trafficking Unit. Ramirez allegedly arrived as a hotel near the Nashville Airport after responding to an internet ad. Ramirez entered the room of the Donelson […]
UC Vacationers To Be Aware Of Lyme Disease When Camping Out Of State
Upper Cumberland campers planning vacations outside the southeast need to be vigilant about Lyme Disease. Smith County UT Ag Extension Director Chris Hicks said deer ticks carrying Lyme Disease are uncommon in Tennessee, but can occasionally be found. Hicks said if you get a tick bite, there are signs to monitor for Lyme Disease. “Things like […]
Cookeville Man Dies In Friday Night Shooting On Franklin
A 26-year old Cookeville man died in a Friday shooting along North Franklin Avenue. Zachary Drummond died after being transported to Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Cookeville Police responded just before 11pm Friday night to the 400 block. Officers found shots had been fired at a residence from the street. At least one round entered the […]
Cummins Falls Hosting Student Volunteers To Knockout Invasive Plants
Cummins Falls State Park is giving students a chance to volunteer and build their TN Promise service hours. Parks across the Upper Cumberland are offering students this opportunity on June 26. Park Ranger Lauren Fagin said the park has a specific project for students, removing invasive plant species. “So we are targeting two different invasive […]
Cumberland County Election Office Moving To Larger Location
The Cumberland County Election Office’s move to a new location began Friday. Election Administrator Jill Davis said the need has been there for years, dating back to prior administrators. Davis said the new location gives them more room to operate. “Just the space, we went from three locations to one,” Davis said. “Just combining everything […]
CRMC Creates Video Series Highlighting Hospital’s Services
Cookeville Regional will tell its story through a new series of videos designed to celebrate the local role the medical center plays. CEO Paul Korth said the videos are important to keep the community up to date on what the hospital does. “Technology and what our medical staff does here changes so rapidly,” Korth said. […]
Byrdstown-Pickett County Chamber Entrance Closed For Paving
The Byrdstown-Pickett County Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center driveway will be closed to traffic until Monday. Executive Director Billy Robbins said the paving was complete on Thursday and needs three days to cure. Robbins said once it reopens, the paving adds a great new look to the building. “Oh it’s great, it’s going to […]
