Cookeville Father Daughter Date Night Tickets On Sale In Hours
One of Cookeville’s hottest tickets of the year goes on sale Saturday morning, tickets for Cookeville Leisure Services Father-Daughter Date Night. Leisure Services Recreation Superintendent Cara Sheets said the tickets sell out quickly every year. She said this is a great event for daughters to carve out memories and traditions with their fathers. “I just […]
Domestic Violence, Drug Charges, Theft Up In ’23 Across White County
White County saw increases in domestic violence, drug charges, and theft in 2023. Sheriff Steve Page said the department received some 22,000 calls for service last year. Reports of physical domestic violence were the number one reason for the calls. “We had 178 domestics, calls for domestics in this county, which is just crazy,” Page […]
Upper Cumberland Gas Prices Falling; Slightly Higher Than State Average
Gas prices across Tennessee are falling with the Upper Cumberland’s average price sitting slightly above the state average. The state average for gas this week stands at $2.74, down 16 cents from last month. Across the Upper Cumberland, the average price rings in at $2.77. AAA Spokeswoman Megan Cooper said gas prices across the state […]
Baxter Attorney To Explore Possible Rules On Gaming Machines
The Baxter Board of Aldermen asked the City Attorney to investigate the legality of gaming machines in local gas stations. Baxter Alderman Willie Allison expressed concerns over several of these machines at the Shell Station off Interstate 40. He said people coming off the interstate are congregating at the station at late hours to do […]
Vol State College Foundation Seeking Sponsors For February Gala
The Vol State College Foundation wants to help Upper Cumberland students who need help with books, supplies or certifications. The Foundation will sponsor a February Hearts and Minds Gala to raise money for so-called gap coverage. Cookeville Campus Director Lori Richards said business should sponsor the event to invest in the region’s future. “It’s very […]
Gainesboro Searching For New Codes Enforcer; Updating Codes, Rules
Gainesboro is beginning the search for a new codes enforcement officer to aid the city as it begins to update its codes and zoning rules. Alderwoman Nancy Pruett said the position will be more important because of recent growth in the town including the purchase of a hotel and an old funeral home in the […]
Putnam School Supervisors Use Breaks To Begin Preparation For Future
Putnam County School Supervisors and Principals used the winter break to catch up and prepare for a new semester. Director of Schools Corby King said the fast pace of operations while school is in session makes it challenging to take care of paperwork. He said the downtime gives supervisors the chance to tie up loose […]
Baxter Aldermen Change Minds On Speed Bumps For Deer Creek
Baxter’s Deer Creek Subdivision will not be getting speed bumps after all. Baxter Alderman Willie Allison rescinded a motion Thursday night to install the speed control devices after hearing from several concerned citizens at a November meeting complaining of excessive speeding. Allison was absent from the December meeting where other Deer Crest residents attended and […]
Gainesboro Aldermen Discuss Fixing Damaged Road; Say County Responsible
Gainesboro aldermen discussed Thursday night how they want to work with Jackson County to repair damage to Valhalla Lane, though the responsibility for the repairs remains a question mark. Alderman Ricky Head there is a broken drainage tile on the street. Alderman Travis Agee said the county should fix the road regardless of who owns […]
Baxter Aldermen Discuss Need For Assistant Police Chief, Chain Of Command
Baxter Alderman Willie Allison questioned the Board of Aldermen Thursday night who was second in command at the Police Department if Chief Danny Holmes was unavailable. Allison said the issue was brought up to him by department members during Holmes’ recent sickness. He also brought up an MTAS audit of the department that made the […]
