Six Dead In Cumberland County House Fire; Investigation Continues
Investigators believe at least six people died in a house fire overnight in Cumberland County. The Cumberland County Sheriffs Department, Fire Department and the TBI are investigating the fire. No foul play suspected. It is believed four adults and two children died in the fire that consumed a home in the 4300 block of Plateau […]
Warren County Animal Group Disbanding At End Of The Year
Helping Animals of Warren County disbanding after providing services to the community for seven years. President Hollie Cox said dwindling membership and a lack of volunteers led to a tough decision. “It broke my heart,” Cox said. “I had mixed emotions about letting it go. That’s why I announced my resignation back in January of […]
Livingston Starts In-House CDL Driving Courses For Employees
Livingston starting in-house commercial driving classes for employee certifications. Mayor Curtis Hayes said a new state law has increased the required training to keep a commercial license. Hayes said the courses will prepare city employees for the exam. “They changed the rules to make it what we see things as a little bit more difficult […]
Sparta Mayor Working On Splash Pad And Upgrading Playground Equipment
Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery has reappointed the city’s Parks and Recreation Board in an effort to reactivate the body. Lowery said the board of the previous administration stopped meeting. Lowery said he wanted to reform the body to start planning for possible projects. “We’ve got a lot in store for Sparta in the next three […]
Algood Traffic Stop Results In Drug Charges
A Christmas night traffic stop in Algood resulted in a drug arrest for a McMinnville man. 37-year-old Joshua Mullican arrested after police allegedly found Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in plain view. Algood Police stopped Mullican on an expired out-of-state temporary tag. After a deeper search, police found an active one-pot meth lab, used drug pipes, […]
Manna House Ministries Helping Those With Substance Abuse Issues
Fentress County’s Manna House Ministries is working to help those struggling with addiction through a faith-based recovery program. Director Billy Webb said the nonprofit works in the same context as outpatient therapy. He said they also help to connect patients to potential resources they may need in their recovery journeys. “Oftentimes it’s really misunderstood about […]
