As holiday shopping begins, it is important to remember basic safety precautions when navigating parking lots. In Fairfield Glade Thursday, an 85-year-old resident was hit by a car that was backing up out of a parking stall. Police Chief Michael Williams said each November and December the department sees a slight increase in parking lot accidents. “We need to take ... Read More »

Tennessee Comptroller’s Office Director of Communications said Tuesday’s decision against the Van Buren Wheel tax will not immediately affect the county. Dunn said the county’s property tax will provide enough county revenue for the remainder of the year. “Van Buren County implemented a property tax increase at that time, and it is that revenue that the county is really counting ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council unanimously approved adjustments to the city’s pay range scale Thursday night, just the second changes since 2014. The plan includes a one-time adjustment of four percent to all pay ranges. Finance Director Brenda Imel said the potential to earn more will help Cookeville fill high demand jobs. “We are finding it now in the skill positions, engineers ... Read More »

Temporary road closures are coming to I-40 East in Cumberland County tonight while permanent overhead signs are installed. From 9:00 p.m. to midnight, T-DOT will be using rolling roadblocks between mile markers 329 and 340. Community Relations Officer Jennifer Flynn said the signs are for the truck climbing lane being built near mile marker 339. Motorists should use caution at ... Read More »

Jackson County Schools will be improving security at each of its schools by constructing new secure entrances. The project will be partially funded from a reoccurring state safety grant. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said the upgrades will come in phases due to limited funds. “We want to secure the front entrances of our schools,” Brown said. “We do a ... Read More »

Van Buren County officials’ doubts about the wheel tax were confirmed Tuesday night after 68 percent voted against the $40 increase. Budget Committee Vice Chairman Henry Seamons said he expected a strong opposition against the wheel tax with the county passing a 45 cent property tax increase in August. “The public is just not going to vote I feel a ... Read More »

Election stress disorder, the term was coined during the 2016 presidential election and remains prevalent this election rotation as voters wait for the final result. Tennessee Tech Counseling Center Assistant Director Dr. Christina Mick said she is not surprised by the access amount of anxiety voters are experiencing this year. “A lot of people engage in what’s called doomscrolling, and ... Read More »

Communication issues with the Cumberland River Hospital and Celina municipalities continue with no movement on a rescheduled meeting date. All parties were set to address the EMS issues on October 20th, but Celina Mayor Tonya Spears reportedly cancelled the meeting due to some participants not available. Hospital Owner Johnny Presley said he has not received any communications since the cancellation. ... Read More »

John Rose will return to Washington to represent the sixth district. Rose received 73 percent of the vote with Christopher Martin Finley collecting 23 percent. Rose said shortly after receiving the news of his victory, Finley called to congratulate him. “I got a very kind call from Chris Finley the democratic candidate earlier, and I appreciate the  stand up way ... Read More »

Terri Lynn Weaver will return to Nashville to continue representing the 40th house district. Weaver received 78 percent of the vote with 21 percent for Independent candidate Paddy Sizemore. Weaver said she thanks her supporters for another opportunity to serve. “I will tell you there is one word that defines it. That is humbling and grateful and thankful that the ... Read More »