Overton School Board Approves Athletic Facility Upgrades
The Overton County School Board voted Tuesday night to use some $167,000 for upgrades to the Livingston Academy soccer field and softball field. The board moved the money from existing funds. School Board Member Mike Hayes said the improvements at the soccer field consist of installing new LED field lights. “The current lighting’s 20-plus years […]
Algood Council Approves Purchase Of Two Fire Trucks
The Algood City Council approved the purchase of two used fire trucks for the city’s fire department Tuesday night Fire Chief David Judd said the additional engines will give the fire department more options, strategies and tactics for the city’s firefighters. Judd said growth created the need. “If we have one fire on one end […]
Tech Offers Finals Prep Sessions To Help First Year Students
Tennessee Tech advisors will offer free Finals Prep Stations for first-year students or undecided majors moving toward the semester end. Launchpad Student Success Center Assistant Director Tenika Burgess said they want to interact with first-year students to help them plan, organize and prepare for end of semester exams. Burgess said an organized planner, sustainable study […]
Cookeville Considers Purchase Of Two Police Vehicles
The Cookeville City Council will consider the purchase of two new police vehicles this week, replacing patrol units that were totaled earlier this year. Cookeville Police Chief Scott Winfree said the two vehicles priced at an estimated $89,000. Winfree said the Police Department needs to replace the two totaled vehicles. “Right now, those officers are […]
Overton To Repair Surprise Water Leak At Courthouse
Overton County Commissioners approved a project to repair a water leak at the historic county courthouse after discovering the issue had gone undetected for months. Vice Chairman Darwin Clark said the leak first came to light after county officials noticed a spike in water usage and costs. Clark said the leak was tied to the […]
Crossville Fire Opens New Station, Enhances Public Safety
Crossville Fire Chief Chris South said this week’s relocation of Fire Station Two to a more centralized location will improve emergency response times for the northern part of the community. The new facility is located at 68 Cotton Patch Drive, situated in the heart of the industrial district between Interstate Drive and Genesis Road. The […]
DeKalb Election Commission Early Voting Relocated For Security
Early voting begins Wednesday for the DeKalb County Election Commission at its new administrative office. DeKalb County Administrator of Elections Dustin Estes said the county commission recently decided to implement a single-point entrance at the courthouse to improve security. This security measure prompted the election office to seek a new, centrally located facility in Smithville […]
Fugitive Wanted In Six States Apprehended In Monterey
Monterey Police Department officers apprehended a fugitive wanted in six states following a brief foot pursuit at a South Holly Street convenience mart. Public Information Officer David Corley said the encounter began when officers identified a stolen motorcycle and tag in the parking lot. The suspect attempted to flee the scene before being tackled and […]
Smith To Helm Advancement Efforts At Tennessee Tech
John W. Smith appointed as Tennessee Tech’s interim Vice President for University Advancement. Smith has worked at the university for more than 30 years, most recently serving as the associate vice president for university development. He earned both a bachelor’s degree in computer science and a Master of Business Administration from Tennessee Tech. “John’s decades […]
New Crossville Fire Station Bolsters Emergency Response
Crossville Fire Chief Chris South said the relocation of Fire Station 2 to a new 10,000-square-foot facility will improve emergency response times for the city’s rapidly growing north end. Chief Chris South said the department officially moved into the new station at 68 Cotton Patch Drive this week. The three-bay facility replaces a 30-year-old building […]
