Jamestown Woman Faces Criminal Homicide Charges
A Jamestown woman is in custody facing a criminal homicide charge after a deadly shooting on Whippoorwill Lane Thursday morning. The Fentress County Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect as Jolina Upchurch. Upchurch is accused in the death of Samuel Jennings. The incident occurred just before 9am Thursday morning. Law enforcement arrived at the location. Officials […]
Clay Schools Requesting Bids For K-8 Paving Project
The Clay County School Board approved Thursday beginning the bid process for a major paving project at Celina K-8 School. School Board Chairman Benji Bailey said the project has been on the board’s five-year plan. Bailey said a contractor recently evaluated the K-8, Clay County High School and Hermitage Springs School. “In their opinion, Celina […]
White County School Board Approves Snow Day Pay System
The White County Board of Education unanimously approved snow pay for part-time school employees at Thursday’s board meeting. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the new inclement weather wage assistance benefit is an effort to mitigate the financial impact on non-salaried employees during the winter months. Under the new procedure, Dronebarger said teachers assistants, school […]
Zoning Board Approves Access For Regional VA Clinic
The Cookeville Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance Thursday to allow for a reduced landscape yard along a new public street serving the new VA clinic on Neal Street. The variance the first step toward building that new facility. Planner Chris Phillips said the new public road would be named Truitt Drive. Phillips said […]
Dogwood Park Fountain Now Open, Kicks Off Events/Programs
The fountain at Dogwood Park is officially back on, signaling the start of spring in downtown Cookeville. Cookeville Leisure Service Director Chad McDonald said the fountain opened right on schedule. McDonald said every year the opening of the fountain is a highly-anticipated moment for the community. “I think it’s a harbinger of spring,” McDonald said. […]
Next Steps Underway for Fox Community Center Project
Organizers behind the proposed Fox Community Center in Gainesboro say the project is moving into its next phase following a recent public feedback session. President John Deane said the group is building on momentum from a March town hall that drew more than 40 attendees and provided valuable input on early plans. Deane said the […]
Paws Of Dale Hollow Rescue Battling Population Crisis
Paws of Dale Hollow is struggling to manage a regional animal overpopulation crisis as the demand for rescue services far exceeds the capacity of local volunteer organizations. President Cathy Crockett said the no-kill rescue has operated in Byrdstown for 24 years, serving Pickett County and several surrounding areas. The organization has historically stepped in to […]
Upper Cumberland Schools TCAP Testing Set to Begin
Schools across the Upper Cumberland will begin TCAP testing next week with an extended window to account for time lost during winter weather. Overton County Schools Testing Coordinator Cristy Miller said educators are currently helping students with test-taking skills and explaining their thought processes. Teachers are also maintaining familiar classroom routines to ensure the testing […]
Former Player: Rogers Demanded Effort, Prep, Excellence
Thursday’s announcement that Lamar Rogers would step down at Clarkrange Basketball Coach, hit hardest among those closest to the veteran coach. Cindy Stowers is a fellow Clarkrange High School teacher. The 1992 graduate served as a manager and statistician for Rogers during her high school years and has continued to keep books for the team […]
Cumberland Sheriff Warns Of Rising Online Child Predators
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office warning parents to be on high alert following a significant rise in online predators targeting local children through social media and gaming platforms. Investigator Sarah Smith said the department is currently managing a heavy influx of cases involving the exploitation of minors. The sheriff’s office reported that the frequency of […]
