Human remains found in Putnam County Wednesday believed to be those of missing person Perry Isaac Bowman. The 35-year-old Baxter resident was reported missing on December 1st after his father had not heard from him since September. Sheriff Eddie Farris said the remains were found near Bowman’s home in a wooded area at the end of Gant Road near Bethlehem ... Read More »

The Crossville L.B.J.& C Head Start accepting donations for four children who lost their family in a house fire Monday. A five-year-old boy and three girls ages seven, nine and 12 lost their parents, a set of grandparents and two siblings. The surviving children were visiting other family members when the house burnt down. Director Penny Meadows said clothing, school ... Read More »

The Crossville City Council tabled the third reading to purchase the Village Inn Wednesday. Mayor RJ Crawford said the city’s attorney needs to review a report from residents before moving forward. The documents contain tenant names which need to be removed in case of a public records request. While the final purchase has been delayed, City Manager Greg Wood addressed ... Read More »

The Cookeville Higher Education Campus adding fiber optic certifications to its courses next year. Three programs being offered to become fiber optic technicians, specialists or maintenance. Economic Development Vice President Nicholas Bishop said the first cohort starts in January. “Demand in the industry is drastically increasing across the Upper Cumberland and middle Tennessee,” Bishop said. “A lot of the infrastructure ... Read More »

Overton County Executive Steven Barlow said he is continuing efforts to recruit a grocery store to the Hanging Limb community. Barlow said he submitted the area’s demographics to a local company for consideration. “We had to go back and get the population, and they have to take it back to the grocery store committee and make sure, because they have ... Read More »

This week serves as one of the highest donation weeks for Goodwill. Middle Tennessee Communications Manager Chris Fletcher said the non-profit sees a 40 percent increase in donations as people make room for those items they received for Christmas. “Those items are then sold in our stores and they have new life with a new purpose with a new family,” ... Read More »

The application portal for Upper Cumberland students to apply for a Community Foundation Scholarship is open. Community Relations Director Pat Embry said last year, over 20 undergraduate Tennessee Tech students received a scholarship. Four of which come from Putnam County. “We have 150 different scholarship funds and since Cookeville is particularly a college town, getting a good solid education should ... Read More »

There are year end efforts you can take to decrease your tax deductions. Celina-based CPA Carol Abney said you can count up to 60 percent of your adjusted gross income in cash donations. Abney said keep donation receipts to count off what you have to pay in taxes. “People make donations anyway whether they get to deduct them on their ... Read More »

A Tennessee Tech journalism professor may have revealed a new finding in a 1867 train robbery that lead to murder. Dr. Russ Witcher’s new book “Going Home to Die No More,” tells the story of Union Captain William King. King was was hanged as an accomplice to the murder of his brother but proclaimed his innocence. While reviewing the court ... Read More »

Helping Animals of Warren County disbanding after providing services to the community for seven years. President Hollie Cox said dwindling membership and a lack of volunteers led to a tough decision. “It broke my heart,” Cox said. “I had mixed emotions about letting it go. That’s why I announced my resignation back in January of this year to give them ... Read More »