Algood City Council approved the purchase of three new police vehicles, including two cars and one pickup truck. Chief Dale Armour said the purchase comes as part of the yearly cycle to phase out older vehicles in the fleet. However, he said there have been supply issues for the 2022 vehicles the department budgeted for. “If we have to go ... Read More »

Jackson County Central Fire Department has a new memorial honoring the life of Eddie Brewer. Brewer was a long-time volunteer for the department and the county’s rescue squad until he decided to follow his dream to become an over-the-road truck driver. Chief Jeff Conn said the 35-year-old lost his battle to COVID in February of this year. “He would, just ... Read More »

Cookeville’s active railway is creating issues in the process to expand the rail trail westward. City Manager James Mills said a railway is considered active when trains can still run on it. He said that the city is trying to create the trail in conjunction with that line with maintaining separation. “In most places, there are quite a bit of ... Read More »

A new traffic flow at Livingston Academy is getting better as school has gone back into session. Principal Mandy Looper said the school made the change due to construction on the new football stadium. “We actually had to because of student safety,” Looper said. “Our students are not permitted to be in the loop that once was parent pick-up due ... Read More »

City of Baxter approved a $219,000 bid for work on Fast Lane at its Thursday night meeting. This after working to reduce the cost from its original $546,000 bid. City Engineer Tom Bennett said the work will consist of signage, striping, and fixing the subgrade, which is the biggest priority. “Fixing the subgrade is going to create a permanent solution,” ... Read More »

Business owners and employers from around the Upper Cumberland heard about the importance of grace at the Recovery to Work Regional Employment Seminar. Mikel Miller is the Regional Employment Manager for the Recovery to Work program. He said the goal is to help employers understand recovering addicts have a story, and that their past doesn’t always reflect their ability to ... Read More »

Baxter could see a new commercial and residential development located at 330 First Avenue South in the future. Developer Lynn McHenry addressed Baxter Planning Commission to get a feel for what the community would like to see. He said he didn’t have a set plan of action for the almost two acres of land, be it townhomes, single-family homes, or ... Read More »

About a dozen homeowners of the new Baxter Crossroads subdivision spoke at the city’s Board meeting with concerns about high water bills. The homeowners lacking irrigation systems have used hoses to water their lawns. As it turns out, the amount of water used turns that into a sewer rate issue. Councilman Dustin Stanton: “What you would do if you don’t ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech’s student chapter of the American Chemical Society (ACS) has been ranked one of the top ten in the world. The society is the world’s leading organization Senior Lecturer and Chapter Advisor Dr. Amanda Carroll said the designation came as a result of the group’s work throughout the year doing education and service events and a comprehensive report summarizing ... Read More »

Two Van Buren firefighters required IV administration by EMS personnel after fighting fires Wednesday. Piney Volunteer Fire Department PIO Tiwanna Bricker said many people don’t know just how much hot and humid weather can hinder their work, especially when combined with the weight of their gear. She estimates the turnout gear weighs about 25 pounds and the air packs weigh ... Read More »