Clay Emergency Crews Act Quickly To Locate Lost Child
The work by Clay County rescue crews this week avoided what could have been a tragic accident. The county’s E-911 received a call of a missing six-year-old boy in a wooded area in Hilham. EMA Director Kyle Haney said crews immediately responded to the location and began the search process. “We acquired a bunch of […]
Cordell Hull Bridge Closed Indefinitely To Inspect Cracked Beam
The Cordell Hull Bridge over the Cumberland River in Smith County will remain closed for several weeks to assess a crack found Wednesday. TDOT Community Relations Officer Rebekah Hammonds said a 24-inch crack was found during a regular inspection. “The location of it prompted them to go ahead and close the bridge,” Hammonds said. “It […]
Court To Reconvene Monday For Putnam Commissioner Hearing
The United States District Court of Middle Tennessee has taken the case of Putnam County Commissioner Jimmy Neal under advisement. A preliminary hearing occurred Thursday in front of U.S. Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern. The court will reconvene Monday at 2:00 p.m. to continue the hearing. Neal was charged and arrested last month by federal agents […]
Former Jamestown Mayor Found Dead At Big South Fork
The body of former Mayor Lyndon Baines was found Thursday at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Baines was last seen leaving his home on a motorcycle Sunday. Park rangers located the vehicle at a campsite in the park. They attempted to check on Baines’ welfare and found him deceased inside a tent. […]
Overton County Clerk Pleads Guilty To Violation Of State Computer Act
Overton County Clerk Victoria Looper pled guilty Thursday to accessing a state computer and gaining personal benefit from it. Looper appeared in front of Judge Gary McKenzie in Overton County. The sentencing was diverted after Looper admitted to a violation of the State Computer Act. According to District Attorney Bryant Dunaway, the action is a […]
Yesterday’s Hail Large Enough To Cause Issues To Shingled Roofs
Tuesday’s hailstorm in the Cookeville area may have some wondering about the possibilities of roof damage. Risher Roofing Owner Randal Risher said those with metal roofs should be okay besides a possible dent or two. But, shingled roofs may be a different story. “A lot of times what happens is these will come and hit […]
