Algood Police Chief Emphasizes The Importance Of Gun Safety
The tragic accidental death of a three-year-old child in Algood Thursday reinforces the importance of gun safety. Police Chief Dale Armour said the incident served as “a wake up call.” Armour said any unattended firearm should be left unloaded and safely stored away. “I think sometimes people do become too comfortable that they think nothing […]
Baxter PD Getting Four New Patrol Cars Through Grant
Baxter Police Department getting four new vehicles with the help of grant funding. Chief Danny Holmes said the grant was made possible with the guidance of the UCDD, and comes at no cost to the taxpayers. “Anytime you have vehicles they wear out, they get a lot of miles on them,” Holmes said. “We’ve got […]
Overton Co Executive Wants To Bring A Grocery Store To Hanging Limb
Overton County Executive Steven Barlow said he is exploring land options to hopefully recruit a grocery store to the Hanging Limb area. “It is as much as 14 miles to the closest grocery store up there,” Barlow said. “We are looking into trying to help the citizens there for them to be able to go […]
Cookeville’s Merry And Bright Contest Registration Open
Registrations for Cookeville’s Merry and Bright Holiday Home Challenge now open. Leisure Services Recreation Programmer Sally Herren said the annual event encourages homes within a 15-mile radius to help the community spread holiday cheer. “It’s a tradition for not just those people who those people who decorate their homes and enter the contest,” Herren said. […]
Crossville Mayor Reflects On The Past 8 Years With Term Coming To A Close
Crossville Mayor James Mayberry’s eight years of leading the city comes to an end as a new mayor will be elected Tuesday. Mayberry has reached his term limit. Mayberry said when he entered office, residents voiced concerns of drug use and a dying downtown. Mayberry said he believes he made a positive impact on the […]
