Rickman Double Homicide Sunday, Manhunt Ends Near Baxter
A man wanted in the investigation of a double homicide in Overton County, taken into custody Sunday evening following an afternoon manhunt. Officers responded to the Freeman Lane area of Rickman just before noon Sunday. 27-year-old Peyton Wayne Nations seen leaving the scene. Authorities issued a region-wide notification to be on the lookout. Dekalb County […]
First Lady Visiting Pickett CCC For Volunteer Project
Tennessee First Lady Maria Lee will join a group of volunteers giving back at the Pickett CCC State Park Thursday. Park Manager Camron Martin said the park applied for and received a $10,000 grant for the project, which will help the park add new equipment. Martin said inviting community members to volunteer alongside the First […]
New TSSAA Transfer Rules Have Not Impacted UC Schools
New TSSAA transfer rules allowing student-athletes to have immediate eligibility have had little impact on local schools in the first few months. Upperman Athletic Director Jimmy Maynard said only three or four new athletes have transferred in so far. Maynard said the jury is still out on whether or not the change is positive. “It […]
Clay Senior Center Receives $50K Grant For Improvements
The Clay County Senior Center will make improvements after receiving an estimated $50,000 grant from the Department of Disability and Aging. Clay County Senior Center Director Sandra Wix said she wants to build a storage shed for spare medical equipment. Wix also said she plans to improve the raised garden beds behind the Senior Center. […]
Livingston Storybook Trail Open, Combines Literacy & Exercise
Kids can now enjoy a new way of reading and learning as Overton County has completed a new storybook trail at Livingston City Park. Library Director Judith Cutright said the storybook trail is part of the Governor’s Literacy Program. It gives parents the chance to walk along with their children and read several boards that […]
Cookeville Replacing Outdated Electrical At City Hall
Cookeville is beginning the process of replacing the electrical system at City Hall. Cookeville Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said City Hall’s electrical system is old, the same system used when the building was first opened as City Hall. Woods said the electrical system has developed issues over time. “When we’ve had to shut down […]
Algood Finishes Community Center, Hoops Court Upgrades
The Algood Parks and Recreation Department recently finished several improvements to the city’s community center. Algood Parks and Rec Director Roy Phipps said gutters have been replaced. Phipps also said improvements to the basketball court were included. Phipps said the city replaced the backboards, baskets, and, most notably, added striping to the court. “You can […]
Local EMAs Hosting Tune It Tuesday For Weather Radios
Local Emergency Management Agencies using the new Tune it Tuesday initiative to teach people about NOAA emergency weather radios. Cumberland County EMA Director Travis Cole said the initiative helps people tune their radios correctly. Cole said weather radios are the most fail safe option for emergency updates and situations because the signal comes from an […]
Crossville Decision Would Impact County Service, Revenues
Cumberland County EMS Director Chris Miller said he opposes Crossville’s decision to establish an ambulance service. Miller said about 40-50 percent of the county’s ambulance service work originates in Crossville. Miller said losing that call volume would drastically reduce the county’s ambulance revenue. Miller said Crossville’s ambulance service would have a major impact on the […]
Cumberland FFA Student Attended Prestigious Conference
Cumberland County High School’s Brylyn Bruce was one of 30 Tennessee FFA students to attend the prestigious Future Farmers Conference at Camp Clements. Bruce said his selection was a big deal for him and the school’s FFA chapter. Bruce said he was able to meet with farm bureau agents about agriculture programs. Bruce said he […]
