Summons delivered to the City of Celina, Clay County and three other entities Wednesday as a lawsuit filed surrounding the closing of Cumberland River Hospital. Hospital Owner Johnny Presley charges the parties with “intentional, malicious and reckless actions” that led to the hospital’s closing. The lawsuit claims that leaders purposely misled EMS staff of the hospital’s medical capabilities and diverted ... Read More »

With a very dry fall, this week’s rainfall comes at a good time to ensure plants have the needed moisture entering the winter. That is according to Jackson County Ag Extension Director Dill Hughes. Hughes said the rain is important even though vegetation may seem like it is not growing. “You have to remember that there are roots all under ... Read More »

A Cookeville non-profit that feeds the homeless population hosting its Festival of Compassion Saturday. Co-Founder Justin Veals said the event gathers several resources at one place while participants enjoy a free holiday meal. “My wife and I Melissa, the co-founders of Recovery Kitchen, we’ve both experienced homelessness in our lives, and we’re both now in long-term recovery,” Veals said. “We’ve ... Read More »

Crossville City Council members will not consider the purchase of the Village Inn until January. The item was up for discussion but tabled during a Tuesday work session. City Attorney Randy York said the owner needed to further discuss the possibility with his attorney. Owner Dr. Robert “Buck” Wood has offered to sell the inn to the city for $450,000. ... Read More »

The Crossville City Council will consider appointing three members to the Cumberland Plateau Water Authority next week. The council held a work session Tuesday night and discussed if the city should participate in the joint utility district. The board was formed by private act with the vision of creating a new water source for Cumberland County. Mayor RJ Crawford said ... Read More »

1,500 rainbow trout released into the Cane Creek Park Lake Wednesday to provide winter fishing opportunities. Park Manager Dennis Woolbright said it is a partnership between the city and TWRA that began 12 years ago. “It’s convenient,” Woolbright said. “People that like to trout fish don’t have to travel a long ways, and they come right here in the city. ... Read More »

Holiday shopping ramping up, but how do you decide on those final purchases that may be out of your range. White County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Mallory Christian said the best thing to do is to create a list of items you need before shopping. Christian said then budget accordingly so you know what items you can afford. “It’s ... Read More »

A Putnam County man arrested in Chattanooga Tuesday for felony murder and aggravated child abuse after a May incident. 28-year-old Justin Dixon was caring for two-year-old Atlas Copeland when deputies responded to the Copeland residence. The child was found unconscious, transported to Vanderbilt Hospital and died the next morning due to blunt force trauma. Dixon was the boyfriend of the ... Read More »

A single family home in Baxter suffered significant fire damage Tuesday morning after an apparent stove fire. Fire Chief Tom Brown said crews responded to Old Mill Road with heavy smoke coming from the home. “We made entry and extinguished the fire in the kitchen,” Brown said. “We realized the fire expanded and had a well involved fire in the ... Read More »

Designs ready for Putnam County’s county road and maintenance facility and school bus garage to be located on Tennessee Avenue. Mayor Randy Porter said the facility will be large enough to place all county vehicle maintenance under one roof. “Our architects and engineers have been working on this for several months now,” Porter said. “Getting real close on getting bid ... Read More »