Clay County authorities are searching for a Crossville man wanted for kidnapping and violating the sex offender registry. Clay County Sheriff Brandon Boone said 57-year-old George Hardin escaped authorities in Celina Sunday. “Cumberland County had a reported kidnapping. Later on [Sunday] afternoon, the suspect had pulled into a convenience store here in Celina,” Boone said. “The victim had managed to ... Read More »

The Putnam County Commission will discuss possible regulations for short-term rental properties when they meet Monday. County Attorney Jeff Jones said during last week’s committee meeting that officials have considered regulating locations such as Airbnb rentals for some time. “First of all, a uniform set of regulations puts everyone on an even playing field and everyone knows what the expectations ... Read More »

Motorcyclists en route to Washington D.C. from Los Angeles will make an overnight stop in Cookeville Monday. Riders are participating in the 10-day ‘Run for the Wall’ journey honoring fallen military members. Zach Ledbetter is the vice president of visitor development for the Cookeville Visitors’ Bureau. “Their mission is to ride for those who can’t. They ride to bring awareness ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech will once again host Tennessee American Legion Boys State starting Sunday. Governor Bill Lee will attend this year’s conference and speak to nearly 450 high school juniors Tuesday afternoon. According to a press release from Tennessee Tech, the conference will help participants learn leadership skills along with local and state government functions. This will be the 55th consecutive ... Read More »

The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators has recognized the efforts of an Upper Cumberland boating officer. Dustin Buttram of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) received the organization’s honor of Boating Officer of the Year. Buttram covers the TWRA’s 31st District including Center Hill, Cordell Hull, Great Falls, and Dale Hollow reservoirs along with Caney Fork River. A ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland law enforcement agencies are asking motorists to “click it or ticket” while on the road. The White County Sheriff’s Office and Crossville Police Department are participating in the national campaign encouraging drivers and passengers to wear their seat belts. The Tennessee Integrated Traffic Analysis Network (TITAN) reports nearly 10 percent of people who died in motor vehicle accidents ... Read More »

A White County grand jury has indicted a former Cookeville Police officer accused of assaulting his wife last December. 29-year-old Kyle Farley was indicted earlier this week on aggravated and domestic assault charges after allegedly striking and using a taser on his wife during an argument. A June 19 discussion date was scheduled by Judge David Patterson during a court ... Read More »

Fred’s Pharmacy has listed it’s Sparta location as one of 109 set to close in the near future. The announcement comes after the company announced last month it would close its McMinnville location. The status of the pharmacy chain’s Livingston and Monterey locations are currently unknown. Over 250 Fred’s locations will have closed across the country this year alone by ... Read More »