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UCHRA Looking to Tackle Homelessness, Drug Issues

The UCHRA will look towards addressing homelessness and opiate drug use in the Upper Cumberland over the next year. Executive Director Mark Farley said the agency will apply for a Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) to help tackle those issues. “We’ve traditionally tried to take those monies and spread over a number of different causes that we see in the ... Read More »

Cookeville Rescue Mission Supports Amending Panhandling Ordinance

Cookeville Rescue Mission officials support amending the city’s ordinance regarding seeking donations and panhandling in roadways and streets. Director of Operations Luke Eldridge said he would support the city if they amend the ordinance. “Some people know they’ve made it into a job. They make a lot of money doing that,” Eldridge said. “The other thing too is, giving money ... Read More »

Crossville Man Indicted on Statutory Rape Charges

David Elliott, 21 of Crossville, faces three counts of statutory rape stemming from incidents that occurred in early 2017.

A Crossville man faces multiple charges of statutory rape following an indictment by a Cumberland County. Indictment records state 21-year-old David Elliott face three counts of statutory rape stemming from incidents that occurred last year. According to the indictment, Elliott engaged in sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl between March 31 and May 17, 2017. Elliott was 19 years old ... Read More »

Van Buren Woman Raising Money for New Animal Shelter

A Van Buren County woman is looking to raise funds in order to build a new animal shelter in Spencer. Carlie Lefebvre is a dog groomer in Spencer and has lived in the area for 12 years. She said many people have asked her about places to adopt or take animals to. “You have a lot of people asking about ... Read More »

THSO Prepared for ‘Booze It and Lose It’ Campaign

Tennessee law enforcement agencies are set to participate in the Tennessee Highway Safety Office’s ‘Booze It and Lose It’ campaign next week. Fred Sherrill is the Cumberland Region Law Enforcement Liaison for the THSO. He said the campaign is designed to help prevent people under the influence from getting behind the wheel. “We’re really wanting to take a special emphasis ... Read More »

Cookeville Electric Crews Returning From Florida

Cookeville Electric crews are returning home after helping restore power to a Florida community effected by Hurricane Michael. The city deployed two crews to help in the aftermath of the hurricane that devastated parts of the Florida panhandle. The second crew was deployed Friday to relieve another Cookeville Electric crew that was already in Blountstown assisting with relief efforts. The ... Read More »

TBI Closes Overton-Pickett E-911 Investigation

The TBI has closed its investigation into the Overton-Pickett E-911 District and Director Chris Masiongale after determining no criminal activity took place. The TBI investigated nearly $85,000 in what were deemed questionable expenditures made by Masiongale and the E-911 district. Attorney Brett Knight said he and his client received word from the TBI Monday that the investigation was being closed. ... Read More »

Mega Millions Frenzy Sweeps Through Cookeville

Gas stations across Cookeville are seeing higher lottery ticket sales as the billion-dollar Mega Millions drawing is set for Tuesday night. Super Gas Manager Charles Joseph said people are constantly coming into his store for a chance to hit the jackpot. “From the time it’s gone across $1 billion, people are coming in like crazy out here,” Joseph said. “Some ... Read More »

Jamestown Man Injured in Cookeville I-40 Crash

A Jamestown man was transported to the hospital after a single-vehicle accident on I-40 in Cookeville Tuesday morning. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the accident occurred around 6:13 a.m. when 19-year-old Austin Gernt began to fall asleep behind the wheel of his 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The THP crash report indicates Gernt was traveling “too fast” when he began to ... Read More »

Cookeville Council Approves Skate Park Bid

Cookeville City Council approved a bid for constructing the new skate park Thursday night. Councilman Charles Womack said finally accepting a bid for the project has been a long time coming. “I think we’ve been looking at skate parks, at least the mayor and I… for several years,” Womack said. “It’s slowly come along and we’ve had all sorts of ... Read More »