Dekalb County Executive Matt Adcock said a bill going through the state legislature capping property tax increases would be devastating to counties like Dekalb. A Madison County representative wants to require a referendum for property tax increases of more than two percent plus the cost of inflation. Adcock said local voters already have a way to control tax increases by ... Read More »

The story of a public health emergency at TCAT Livingston Thursday is simply a false rumor. In a statement Thursday afternoon, a TCAT Livingston spokesperson said a student arrived for class Thursday, feeling sick. When directed to go home, the student reported she had been in contact with someone who had the measles. “TCAT Livingston contacted the Department of Health, ... Read More »

Crossville will spend $26,000 with a Murfreesboro-based firm to collect input from residents and share the vision for a new recreation center. Crossville City Council engaged with E Allan Brandon, a public affairs and strategic communications service in Murfreesboro. The firm in its proposal said it “will coordinate a community discussion for the city of Crossville.” The six-point project includes ... Read More »

An arrest made following an apparent road rage incident in the area of Cookeville’s 7th Street and North Walnut Avenue Tuesday night. 30-year-old Chaz Colton Miller of Cookeville charged with ten counts of Reckless Endangerment, a class C Felony. Miller being held on $150,000 bond. Police responded to the Crepe and Creme Shop around 6:30pm Tuesday night, where a bullet ... Read More »

An increase in English As A Second Language students led the Overton County School Board to approve a $2,500 teacher supplement plan Tuesday night. Director Of Schools Donnie Holman said ESL students have not only increased, but the number of schools with students has also risen. The system must provide one hour per day per student of additional instruction. “What ... Read More »

Fentress County Commissioners approved funding Monday night to begin intensive outpatient treatment for drug addiction. Opioid settlement money will be used to fund a one-year agreement with Jamestown’s Manna House Ministries. Director Billy Webb said the new program would be an alternative to inpatient drug treatment, something Fentress County does not have. Webb said patients would attend treatment three hours ... Read More »

In an effort to combat fentanyl overdoses across the county, the Putnam County Sheriffs Office served at least five arrest warrants Monday. Charges include the Manufacture, Sell, and Delivery of Methamphetamine as well as other drugs. The Sheriff’s Office Drug Division led the work Monday, which will continue over the next several days. “Because of the numerous deaths associated with ... Read More »

Residents interested in composting can participate in a new set of classes next month designed to teach the basics. Called nature’s way to recycle, composting uses food scraps from your kitchen and dry materials from your yard to produce natural degrading. UCDD Solid Waste Planner Lisa Luck said composting helps extend the life of local landfills. “Every year there is ... Read More »

Putnam County officials adding new technicians to help improve a 92 percent misuse rate among child safety seat users. Federal stats estimate car safety seats can reduce the risk of injury in a crash by as much as 80 percent when compared to just a seat belt. Putnam Car Seat Coordinator Leah Thomas said the four-person team wants to make ... Read More »

Bid numbers are in as Overton County Sheriffs officials try to upgrade security at its facilities. Sheriff John Garrett said the program will remodel the public space at the Justice Center, specifically in the Clerk’s Office. Garrett said the bullet-resistant glass would be safer than regular glass. “With the world that we’re living in now, we never know what’s going ... Read More »