Cookeville Police Department will enter into a service agreement for language interpreting services. Chief Randy Evans said that the agreement with Telelanguage will provide a translator for several languages when necessary. “Victims or witnesses and even suspects,” Evans said. “We have to have that clear communication to ensure that we’re making the right decisions as we move forward with the ... Read More »

Friday night’s football game between DeKalb County High School and Warren County High School has been postponed due to COVID-related concerns. The tentative makeup date is scheduled for Friday, October 8th. Tickets for Friday’s game may be redeemed at the rescheduled game. Read More »

Cookeville City Council approved a $17,384 emergency purchase of carbon for the water treatment plant at their meeting Thursday night. Water and Sewer Department Director Ronnie Kelly said that carbon prevents the treated lake water from having a musty, earthy taste. “Carbon absorbs some of the taste compounds of algae in the lake,” Kelly said. “It comes in, we treat ... Read More »

DeKalb County teachers, non-certified personnel, and bus drivers will see an increase in their next paycheck. Director of Schools Patrick Cripps said that the board of education has been working to better compensate employees. He said that the board wants to be able to compete for teachers with the bigger surrounding districts. “To be competitive we knew we had to ... Read More »

The Fairfield Glade Ladies’ Club is seeking more vendors for the Village Green Mall location of its 14th annual Mistletoe Market. Ways and Means Committee Co-Chair Mary Ann Urban said the organization is searching for vendors to bring in products ranging from crafts to home decor. “Craft vendors, direct sale vendors we don’t already have, places like Thirty-One, Pampered Chef, ... Read More »

Schools back in session mean school buses are back on the roads. Livingston Police Chief Greg Etheredge said that when it comes to sharing the roads with buses, caution is key. “The best thing to do is just watch,” Etheredge said. “When you see those big yellow school buses slow down and keep a little distance back from it and ... Read More »

McMinnville’s Yellow Dot Program event last week got such positive results, McMinnville Police want to do it again. The program provides information on an individual’s medical condition to be kept in the car’s glove compartment. McMinnville Police Lieutenant Mark Mara said that he heard from many people about their relief at becoming a part of the life-saving program.  “It’s a ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council will consider ordering a feasibility study for a possible indoor ice center. Rick Woods said at a city council work session Monday night that the study with Lose Design would take some 12 to 15 weeks to complete. “They’ll come in and they’ll do some market research,” Woods said. “They’ll develop the plan for us with detailed ... Read More »

Potomac Horse Fever (PHF) is becoming a concern for horses across eastern and middle Tennessee this year. State Veterinarian and Assistant Commissioner for Animal Health Dr. Samantha Beaty said it’s a disease that comes from bacteria carried by things like aquatic snail larvae and flies. Beaty said it’s a disease both preventable and treatable when the proper steps are taken. ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech inducted its class of 2025 at the University Convocation this afternoon. President Phil Oldham said that in being at convocation, Tech’s newest students have shown exactly what the world needs. “And that’s talent, coupled with tenacity,” Oldham said. “Today you join thousands of golden eagles who have that same resilience and from this moment, you will be known ... Read More »