Brooklyn Duo Handed 20 Years For Granville Gold Scheme
Two Brooklyn men were sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to theft charges related to a $750,000 gold scam targeting a Granville resident. Jackson County Sheriff’s Department officials said Fei Wang and Zhi Huang must pay $750,000 in restitution to the victim as a condition of their sentence. Officials said the investigation […]
Putnam County Fair Marks Century Of Local Heritage
Putnam County Fair celebrated opening day of the 100th anniversary celebration year by honoring multi-generational families and long-term volunteers who have sustained the local heritage event for a century. Putnam County Fair Vice President Susanna Clouse said the 100th annual Putnam County Agricultural and Industrial Fair serves as a milestone. Clouse said the fair established […]
Former Coach Heard Returns To Cookeville Basketball
Josh Heard returning as the head boys basketball coach at Cookeville High School after previously leading the program to a state runner-up finish in 2023. Assistant Principal and Athletic Director Adam Kefauver said Heard originally stepped away from the program for family reasons but felt led to return to coaching. Kefauver said the vacancy was […]
Warren Schools To Restrict K-5 Classroom Technology
Warren County Schools will restrict the use of digital devices in K-5 classrooms to instances where there is a clear educational benefit. Director of Schools Dr. Grant Swallows said the district is adopting the model policy to comply with a new state law regarding instructional technology for younger students. Swallows said the policy requires the […]
State Sales Tax Holiday Boosts Local Computer Business
One local computer store expecting a big boost in sales as a result of the weekend’s statewide sales tax holiday. President Mike Austin said his computer business generates an entire month’s worth of revenue in just two days. Austin said the state-sponsored event provides a significant financial boost to the company without the typical monthly […]
Museum Festival Supports Preservation Of Clay County
The Clay County Museum Festival will take place this weekend to raise funds for the preservation of local history and the daily operations of the museum. Beverly Hollifield is the President of the Board of Directors and Director of the Museum. Hollifield said the event serves as a primary fundraiser to cover utility costs such […]
Extensive Repaving Project Forces Cane Creek Park Closure
Cookeville’s Cane Creek Park will close next week to accommodate an extensive repaving project covering the main park road and all associated parking lots. Director of Leisure Services Chad McDonald said the project addresses damage caused by heavy machinery and trucks used during the recent expansion. McDonald said the department had already planned to repave […]
Tennessee Tech Expert Warns Of Water Cyber Warfare
Tennessee Tech Cybersecurity experts said cyber warfare targeting critical water infrastructure has moved from science fiction to a present reality. Matthew Billings said this week’s attacks on some 30 water plants in Minnesota resulted in administrative systems being locked and service being shut off to customers. Billings said these incidents represent a form of asymmetric […]
Two Livingston Academy Teams Tackle World Finals
Two Livingston Academy fishing teams are competing in the Junior World Championship for the Tennessee Bass Federation this week in Russellville, Arkansas. Livingston Academy fishing program representative Betha Crabtree said the two teams qualified for the national event through different paths during the regular season. Crabtree said Corbin and Cason Crabtree earned their spot by […]
