Shooting Incident In Smithville; Subject Apprehended
A subject involved in some sort of shooting incident in downtown Smithville apprehended by law enforcement early Thursday evening. Dekalb County Sheriffs Department, Smithville Police and other law enforcement involved in the search for a shooter, following an incident Thursday afternoon. A report from Dekalb 911 said law enforcement searching for a black man in […]
New Christian School To Open In Cookeville
A new Christian private school will open to students in August, 2025. Collegeside Church of Christ Teaching Minister John Nichols said the Cookeville Christian School will stand on three pillars: spiritual formation, academic excellence, and Christian partnership. Nichols said the project is not meant as a step away from public education but rather a step […]
Harris To Retire From Housing Authority
Highlands Residential Executive Director Dow Harris announced Thursday he plans to retire by next September. Harris has worked in government services for nearly 45 years and has been the authority’s executive director since 1995. Harris told the authority board he is battling stage three prostate cancer. “I’ve had some issues the last couple of years […]
