FBI Identifies Nationwide Group Behind Cane Creek Threat
Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said federal investigators believe they have identified a nationwide group of individuals believed to be responsible for the bomb threat that targeted Cane Creek Elementary School on Friday. Farris said the agency is working with federal partners to track a group that has been making similar swatting calls to schools […]
Reams First Livingston Flag Football Season Memorable
Livingston Academy Lady Wildcats Flag Football player Allie Reams scored the first touchdown in program history during the team’s inaugural flag football season. Livingston Academy Lady Wildcats player Ally Reams said the team began its first year of competition this season. Reams said the squad faced Warren County in the opening game of the year. […]
White County Limits Spending Despite Large Requests
White County officials navigating budget season as funding requests for the upcoming fiscal year have reached approximately $2 million against only $250,000 in projected new revenue. White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the significant gap between requested funds and available revenue has forced the budget committee to deny numerous funding proposals. Robinson said the […]
Scottish Preacher Launches All-Male Ministry In McMinnville
McMinnville Minister Eddie Scott launching a new ministry to empower men to discover their spiritual identity and fulfill their purpose through faith. Scott said he recognized a significant need for modern men to understand who they are while using religion as they key. Scott said his motivation stems from his own lived experience observing the […]
Tractor Pull Empowers FFA Students, Honors Memory
A Cumberland County father is organizing a memorial tractor pull to raise funds for local Future Farmers of America students in honor of his late son. Scott Winningham passed away in September, 2020 after a ATV accident. His father Gary said the memorial fund provides financial assistance for official dress clothes, camp tuition and field […]
UC Bear Sightings Reported, Very Common In Spring
A local wildlife expert said residents should remove outdoor food attractants following a series of bear sightings in the Upper Cumberland region. TWRA Wildlife Information Specialist Mime Barnes said it is common for young bears to be seen this time of year as they head out on their own for the first time to find […]
UC Vets Will Benefit From New State Resource Portal
Tennessee launching a new statewide portal to provide veterans and their families with streamlined access to resources including housing, food, and financial assistance. Putnam County Veteran Service Officer Mark Harris said the Veterans Connect portal allows users to search for specific services by zip code to find immediate help within their local communities. Harris said […]
Council Approves All-Way Stop At Quinland Lake, RC Buck
Algood will install an all-way stop at the intersection of RC Buck and Quinland Lake Road to address ongoing safety and visibility concerns. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the decision followed a traffic study requested by the council several months ago to evaluate the intersection. Morrison said while the study found the stop was not […]
State To Fund Cookeville TVA Tower Relocation Project
The City of Cookeville secured state funding to resolve the traffic bottleneck at Interstate Drive and South Jefferson Avenue. City Manager James Mills said the state expected to provide between $700,000 and $750,000 to replace the TVA tower at the corner with a one pole, cantilever design. Mills said the allocation matches the original cost […]
Jackson School Board Foots The Bill For LED Video Board
The Jackson County Board of Education approved a $72,000 bid Tuesday to install a new LED video board at the Jackson County High Football Stadium. School Board Member Mark Brown made the motion to approve funding for the video board. He said the understanding is that the football team would be responsible for paying back […]
