Jackson Parents Targeted In Latest Fake Abduction Scam
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents of a phone scam where callers claim to have kidnapped children. Law enforcement said the calls demand parents purchase gift cards at the Cookeville-area Walmart locations. Officials said the callers use personal information gathered from the internet to make the fraudulent kidnapping claims appear credible. The men […]
Scam: DeKalb Fire Not Conducting Phone Solicitation
The DeKalb County Volunteer Fire Department warning residents to be wary of fraudulent phone solicitations from individuals claiming to represent the department. DeKalb County Fire Chief Donny Green said the department began receiving reports from citizens regarding phone calls asking for donations toward a camp for children who have suffered burns. “We have not partnered […]
Crossville Reconsiders Automatic Wholesale Water Hikes
Crossville officials reconsidering a 25 percent wholesale water rate increase after learning that a recent vote to raise city rates automatically triggered the hike for neighboring utility districts. Cumberland Plateau Water Authority General Manager Jeff Dyer said the increase was discovered after he contacted city staff to determine how the budget process affected wholesale pricing. […]
Monterey Police Recruiting New Officer After Resignation
The Monterey Police Department told he Board of Aldermen in Monday’s meeting they are looking to hire a new certified patrolman following the sudden resignation of an officer. Police Chief John Mackie said the officer originally provided a two-week notice but contacted the department on Monday to announce he was done. Mackie said he wants […]
White County Evaluates Eight Acres For Waste Management
White County officials moving forward with plans to acquire an eight-acre property adjacent to the old quarry site to facilitate the construction of a new solid waste department building. Commissioner TK Austin said the purchase became necessary after the county was unable to find suitable ground for a septic system on the existing quarry property. […]
Investigators Detail Moments Before Fatal Morrison Crash
NTSB Investigators found that a Cessna plane struck a tree and an irrigation pipe during takeoff from a Morrison airfield before crashing June 17, killing two people. The Preliminary Report said video recorded by the pilot’s wife showed the airplane drifting toward the left side of the runway at Basham Field where the wing tip […]
Healthy Habits Earn Crossville Resident TOPS King Title
A Crossville resident earned the title of the Take Off Pounds Sensibly Tennessee King after implementing a dedicated regimen of regular exercise and dietary changes. Brian Jewhurst said he began his journey by using an exercise bike for one hour every morning to accommodate physical limitations. Jewhurst said he broke both of his hips in […]
Parker Retires After Managing Putnam Codes Work Growth
Putnam Director of Codes Stephen Parker stepping down after 17 years of managing the building standards and residential expansion of Putnam County. Parker said the county experienced a significant shift from a period of stagnant growth when he first began his tenure to the current high-volume development. Parker said the primary driver of this expansion […]
Cumberland Restores Historic Courthouse Clock To 1905 Form
Cumberland County has completed a custom restoration of the historic 1905 courthouse clock to preserve the original character of the downtown landmark. Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster said the clock is an original component of the building’s construction and had been out of operation for several years. Foster said the county decided to move forward […]
Recovery Court Participants Secure Manufacturing Certifications
Nine Recovery Court participants completing a manufacturing certification program to expand their career opportunities while undergoing outpatient substance abuse treatment. Recovery Court and Veterans Treatment Court Program Director Holly Roysden said the initiative was a collaborative effort with the Upper Cumberland Workforce Development Board. The program brings specialized training to participants who are not incarcerated. […]
