A forum is set to help employers in need of employees see that citizens who’ve been in the criminal justice system could make the best hires. The forum is set for Monday from 1:00 PM-2:30 PM in Cookeville at 1000 England Drive Suite 201. Becky Hull is Executive Director of the Upper Cumberland Local Workforce Development Board and Bill Gibson ... Read More »

The White County Jail is once again certified with the Tennessee Corrections Institute. Sheriff Steve Page said certification takes consistent hard work and accountability for making sure operations are done the right way. Page said as sheriff, training had to improve so talented corrections officers were in place to achieve this standard. “To get this jail certified took a lot ... Read More »

A lack of management oversight within the Cookeville Fire Department led to an alleged time sheet fraud according to a Tennessee Comptroller investigation. Retired Captain Marvin Montgomery and current Fire Captain Shawn Roberson would clock a 24 hour work day at the fire department. While also clocking an eight to nine hour shift at the Tennessee Fire and Codes Enforcement ... Read More »

The Horse Creek Marina in Celina is hosting the Bobby Massingille Memorial Catfish Classic and Fish Fry. East 52 VFD Fire Chief James King said Massingille was a department member and spent most of his life working at Horse Creek Dock. King said on May 7-8 the community will celebrate with one of Massingille’s loves, catfish. “The fishing tournament has ... Read More »

The Cookeville-Putnam County NAACP is hitting the streets to celebrate the life of U.S. Representative John Lewis and the right to vote. President Thomas Savage said Cookeville will be joining 180 other U.S. cities on May 8 at 1:00 PM. He said participants will use their vehicles in a votercade across Cookeville, starting at the Leslie Town Centre. “Holding on ... Read More »

The big day is almost here for Tennessee Tech students as they prepare to cross the stage for graduation. Chief Communication Officer Karen Lykins said with a graduating class of over 1300 students, Tucker Stadium was the best suited venue. Lykins said Marc Burnett, the SGA President, a former NASA deputy director and the executive vice president of the largest ... Read More »

State Senator Mark Pody said the $100 million towards broadband expansion highlights legislative accomplishments. Pody said he was pleased to see fiscally conservative work done during this period. Pody said that serving a rural area put infrastructure at the forefront during the pandemic. “It’s disappointing that some of our students, that they were forced to stay home and they didn’t ... Read More »

The Clarkrange High School Army JROTC have claimed another national title after winning the Fitness Championship at Daytona Beach, Florida. RTOC Instructor 1st Sergeant Gilbert Sandoval said this event has historically been won by the Navy and Air Force but now the Army JROTC has claimed victory. Sandoval said his nine cadets were the only Army RTOC team selected to ... Read More »

The Crossville Police Department is trying to spread awareness for sharing the road during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Administrative Captain Brian Eckelson said the biggest challenge for riders will always be the size difference between a bike and vehicle. He said the key to safety is space for everyone when a bike is on the road. “Engine braking will slow ... Read More »

Livingston is considering rezoning eight properties around the old shirt factory into its central business district. Livingston Community Planner Tommy Lee said the properties are currently zoned for light industrial, only allowing for manufacturing. Lee said this zoning made sense in the 1980’s but now the factory has been demolished. “With the rezoning they could put a commercial business down ... Read More »