A two-car accident on Highway 62 in Putnam County Friday afternoon injured a Monterey woman. According to preliminary reports from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, a westbound vehicle driven by 48-year old Tracy Evans of Cookeville crossed the center line in a curve. Evans’ vehicle struck a car driven by 23-year-old Brittany Phillips of Monterey. Phillips was transported to Cookeville Regional ... Read More »

Cookeville Football one week away from playing on its brand new turf field. Turf Project Organizer Julie Baker said crews finished work Thursday. Crews completed the in-fill which includes sand and rubber. “It is so exciting, we have worked on this all year and it is definitely an amazing feeling to have at this point,” Baker said. “It was a ... Read More »

Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton said the city has an obligation to help the community’s homeless population as well as residents who have been impacted by panhandling. Shelton told council members Thursday night citizens are asking for a solution. Shelton said calls to law enforcement concerning panhandling have increased 350 percent in the first eight months of this year. “This isn’t ... Read More »

A Crossville man faces multiple charges including felony evading arrest after a Thursday night domestic violence incident. Crossville Police stopped 47-year-old Robert Desrosiers after a 911 call from his partner. Police found the Desrosiers yelling at the woman in a vehicle at the bottom of the Genesis Road ramp of Interstate 40. As police approached, Desrosiers gunned the motor as ... Read More »

A dealer believed to bring large quantities of methamphetamine into the Upper Cumberland faces multiple charges after a Friday morning arrest. Putnam County Sheriffs Deputies arrested Jacob Douglas along South Jefferson Avenue with 1.5 kilos of meth in his vehicle around 1am Friday. Douglas was out on bond after an earlier arrest this year on drug charges. The Tennessee Bureau ... Read More »

Every Tennessee county will have competition in the health insurance marketplace next year except for the 14 counties of the Upper Cumberland. Only Blue Cross Blue Shield will continue to provide insurance here. The marketplace serves residents under the terms of the Affordable Care Act. Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance Communications Director Kevin Walters said the state encourages competition. ... Read More »

Road crews across the Upper Cumberland will stop road construction lane closures effective Noon Friday for the Labor Day weekend. “The Labor Day holiday is typically a busy travel time,” T-DOT Commissioner Clay Bright said. “We want to ensure that travelers using Tennessee’s roadways during this period arrive at their destinations quickly.” The halt will continue through 6am Tuesday. While ... Read More »

Mechanical problems have closed the Dogwood Park fountain. Cookeville Leisure Services reported the issue Friday morning. Officials said they do not know how long the fountain will be out of operation. “We’re still evaluating the damage and needed repairs,” Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said. “We know the fountain is a popular attraction and the timing is unfortunate on a ... Read More »

Baxter Council approved the infrastructure plan for the new Portbello plant. A total of five resolutions passed Thursday night to begin installation of water and wastewater at the site. Mayor John Martin said everybody wants to see dirt turning at the location but Portobello officials tell him everything is good. “I think a lot is still COVID related,” Martin said. ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council approved a contract with UCHRA Thursday night to provide social work assistance to Cookeville Police. The pilot program will provide on-call service for police 24/7. The SAS program team will provide assistance with housing, mental health services, substance abuse, and other needs for people needing help. “We need a service with social workers available on a 24/7 ... Read More »