Crossville Remembers The Heroic Acts Of WWI’s Milo Lemert
Friday is Sergeant Milo Lemert Day in the city of Crossville. Lemert was a World War I hero and resident of the city. During a battle in Bellicourt, France September 29, 1918, Lemert pulled his unit back together after all officers were killed in battle. Lemert organized an attack resulting in the neutralization of four […]
Cookeville Police Ask For Tips In Bob’s Body Shop Burglary
Cookeville Police are seeking any information on car parts and electronics stolen from Bob’s Body Shop over the last few weeks. The timeline of when the goods were stolen remains a question mark. Public Information Officer Lieutenant Anthony Leonard said the items were discovered to be missing this week but it is believed they were […]
Fry Named Newest Criminal Court Judge Serving 13th District
Shawn Fry has been appointed as the newest judge serving the 13th Judicial District Criminal Court. Governor Bill Lee made the appointment Thursday. The legislature granted the district an additional judgeship in May, 2023 to assist with workload. The 13th district covers Clay, Cumberland, Dekalb, Overton, Pickett, Putnam and White counties. Fry currently serves as […]
UCHRA: Hunger Not In Top Needs Of The Region For First Time
A UCHRA assessment found hunger and food insecurity did not register among the Upper Cumberland’s top five needs this year. September is Hunger Action Month. UCHRA Deputy Director LaNelle Godsey said the organization remains focused on the issue, with one person going hungry being one too many. Godsey said there were several factors that helped […]
Algood Chief Attends Groundbreaking Of State’s New Police Academy
Algood Police Chief Dale Armour attended the groundbreaking of the state’s new police academy in Nashville Wednesday. The $415 million campus will replace the old academy in Donelson. It serves as a training facility for city and county police, highway patrol, TBI, and even corrections officers. Armour said the new academy will help law enforcement […]
Caney Fork Bridge Targeted For Repair Thanks To New Federal Grant
Putnam County and Smith County targeted for a new federal grant to repair the railroad bridge over the Caney Fork River. The state will receive a total of $23.7 million to repair some 42 rail bridges statewide that are past their lifespan or need immediate repairs. The bridges are on ten different short lines, mostly […]
Tech Outlines New Academic Policies To Deal With Artificial Intelligence
Tennessee Tech has adopted new academic policies designed to deal with Artificial Intelligence in classroom work. Provost Lori Bruce said she tasked two groups to study the issue earlier this year, made up of faculty, students and university leadership. One focused on how to harness artificial intelligence to improve the academic process. The other focused […]
New Park View Facility Dealing With Brick Issue; School Board Faces Vote
Another brick in the wall, or actually another poorly colored brick in the wall. Putnam County School officials singing the blues after the first layer of bricks in place at the new Park View facility. Director of Schools Corby King said the colors do not match brick to brick, and are far away from the […]
TDOT Announces Application Dates For Cost Share Program For Farmers
Applications begin Sunday for this year’s Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program, a cost-share plan to help qualified farmers across the Upper Cumberland. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture operates the program which can provide up to 50 percent of the costs of ag-related projects. White County UT Extension Agent Scott Swaope said that the program is largely […]
Dekalb Chamber Awarded Rural Video And Photography Grant For Tourism Outreach
DeKalb County will soon have a new promotional materials to showcase the county’s assets thanks to a Tennessee Department of Tourism Development Grant. The Rural Video and Photography Grant provided funds and a promotional team to take photos and videos of the county’s attractions. Suzanne Williams is Executive Director of the Smithville/Dekalb County Chamber Of […]
