One of the best ways to prepare for a new tax season is simply stay organized. That is according to Phipps CPA Owner Jennifer Phipps. Phipps said keeping up with monthly finances can make each April more manageable. “Even if it is not in a tax software, if you just pull together a folder, and you are throwing in all ... Read More »

Last year’s installation of traffic lights at the Highway 111/I-40 intersection in Cookeville has increased safety. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, 18 months before installation, the intersection saw 18 accidents with six ending in injury. Captain R.C Christian since the traffic lights became operational in June 2019, 15 wrecks have occurred with only two major injuries. “The severity and ... Read More »

Overton County will be reimbursed some $639,000 in payroll money spent by Overton County Health and Rehab. “That is the money we borrowed through the COVID that the county court voted on to use it for payroll,” County Executive Ben Danner said. “The government forgave all that, because the nursing home did use it for what they were supposed to, ... Read More »

Jamestown officials are working with the state on the final legal details of liquor store applications. During Monday’s City Council, Mayor Harvey Stowers said he has received lots of public interest about when liquor stores can come to the city. “We have had a lot of concerns about the liquor,” Stowers said. “The liquor laws we are working on it. ... Read More »

The 13th Judicial District has a back log of about 30 homicide cases awaiting trial with jury trials not reopening until February 26th. District Attorney Bryant Dunaway said trials being rescheduled can cause frustration for all parties involved. “The victims in the case are certainly frustrated and the victim’s families because of the delays,” Dunaway said. “The defendant I’m sure ... Read More »

Cookeville road crews saw no major problems caused by Monday morning’s snow. Public Works Director Greg Brown said all roadways were eventually cleared as the day continued. “Snow started somewhere between seven or eight, so a little shortly after that we had a couple of salt trucks out and started to hit the bad spots,” Brown said. “It was kinda ... Read More »

Overton County Health and Rehab is looking to add to its staff in anticipation for an increased amount of residents. Public Relations Director Scott Stevens said vacant spots at the current facility and upcoming short term rehab center need to be filled, but staffing must come first. “We’re kinda in a rebuilding with our census, our patient load, and with ... Read More »

The Gainesboro Board of Alderman wants to meet with T-DOT to discuss repairing state right-of-way along Grundy Quarles Highway. The area of concern is a parking lot along the roadway near Walnut Street. Business owners voiced concerns about potholes near the parking lot’s border last week. Real Deal Thrift Store Co-Owner Steve Hamlet said drivers avoiding the damaged area causes ... Read More »

A New Year means new goals, and if yours is fitness, Cookeville’s Cane Creek Recreation Center has affordable options for you. Special Programs Coordinator Jen Webb said the cheapest option can be completed from the comfort of your home. “Earlier in 2020 when things had to be done virtually, we recorded lots of exercise classes,” Webb said. “Those are still ... Read More »

The Upper Cumberland Development District has COVID money available for businesses to bolster their websites for free. Small Business Development Center Director Tyler Asher said the organization has enough funds to help any business in the Upper Cumberland. “The business owners that have already taken advantage are extremely excited,” Asher said. “It has helped them save thousands of dollars, because ... Read More »