Dekalb County is currently evaluating storm damages in several areas of the county. EMA Director Charlie Parker said a tornado has not been confirmed but straight line winds did take a definite path. Parker said Alexandria, northern Smithville and Johnsons Chapel took the majority of damages. “The biggest thing has been tree damage, we have some power lines down,” Parker ... Read More »

Jackson County experienced some minor damages from this morning’s storm. That is according to EMA Spokesperson Derek Woolbright. Woolbright said there are downed trees in the Brooks Bend area. He said county highway and sheriff’s department are currently working to get blocked roadways opened in that area. Woolbright said crews are targeting Cook Lane and Homer Lane for reopening. Woolbright ... Read More »

The Livingston Police Department has new directives for property procedures related to seized cash and evidence. The directive came down from Police Chief Greg Etheredge who worked on the changes over the last two months with MTAS Police Management Consultant Rex Barton. Barton presented the procedure changes to the Livingston Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Monday night. Etheredge said ... Read More »

The Clay County High School Sportsplex is getting a new look after concerns from the baseball team. Principal Teia Arms said that the baseball coach brought up the need for a new paint scheme before the season started. Arms said that the sand color was putting off a glare on sunny days that was affecting pitchers. “The complex itself is ... Read More »

The 45-day public comment period for the Putnam County Demolition Landfill expansion in Baxter ended Monday. Solid Waste Director Doug Ashburn said this is a standard expansion providing 15 or more acres to the location. Ashburn said the vertical expansion will allow eight to nine more years of usage. “We’ve got one more cell across the road and with the ... Read More »

Seven people arrested in Fentress County in a drug bust where officers found 30 grams of methamphetamine, cannabis and a stolen .40 caliber pistol. The Fentress County Sheriff’s Department executed a search warrant at the home of Hunter and Natasha Dixon on Little Hurricane Trail. According to the report, Hunter Dixon refused to listen to law enforcement commands and was ... Read More »

The Algood Ballpark is set to be back in the city’s control this summer after the city reached an agreement with Putnam County. Mayor Lisa Chapman Fowler said that they approached the county about taking back the ballpark as part of its plan to form a dedicated parks and recreation department. Fowler said the county was receptive to the request ... Read More »

Saturday marked the 50th anniversary of the Natural Areas Act and Burgess Falls was one of the first to be dedicated. Park Manager Bill Summers said it was enacted to protect Tennessee’s most unique pieces of nature. Summers said that Burgess Falls is unique itself, out of nearly 100 natural areas, Burgess Falls is one of the few with a ... Read More »

The Warren County Black History Museum is working to create a Walkway of Honor at Ramsey Park. Museum Curator and Director Wayne R. Wolford Sr. said community members can honor Bernard School graduates, family members and loved ones with a personalized brick. Wolford said with the black community the smallest its ever been in McMinnville, the walkway will preserve the ... Read More »

McMinnville is asking its residents to let their opinions be heard in an online survey for capital improvement projects. City Administrator Nolan Ming said the survey will include sidewalks, repaving, a new police station and more ideas that have been discussed already. However, he said this is a good opportunity for residents to list their own priorities for McMinnville. “We ... Read More »