Emergency rescue personnel will continue their search Wednesday night for a missing British cave diver in Jackson County. Derek Woolbright is the Jackson County EMA public information officer. He said the man went missing just off Flynns Creek Road. “A group of five went into the cave, and when they came back out they realized they were missing an individual,” ... Read More »
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office recognized two if its attorneys prior to Monday’s County Commission meeting. Sheriff Eddie Farris said Attorneys Dan Rader and Jeff Jones have always been available to help his department. “They’re always available day and night,” Farris said. “I know Jeff’s called me back before on a cross-country motorcycle trip, and Dan’s called me not long ... Read More »
The Tennessee Highway Patrol wants parents to be aware of their child’s car seat requirements. District Captain R.C. Christian said seat requirements can vary depending on the child. “It’s confusing in many ways. We’re there to try and clarify that and to let people know the age of your child, the weight of your child, all those things are factors ... Read More »
Crossville Police arrested 37-year-old Stacey Dwight Austin five days after being released from jail for manslaughter. A police report indicates authorities were called to the Highway 127 bridge over I-40 about a man sitting on the ledge. Officers arrived on scene and found Austin sitting with his feet on the sidewalk and hands in his pocket. Austin tried walking away ... Read More »
Cookeville has added new identification labels to native tree species in Cane Creek and City Lake Parks. Urban Forester Jaime Nunan said the labels will provide a great benefit to anyone who visit the parks. “Identification labels, I think, give people better access to education and knowledge about our local native plants. Everything labeled there is a native plant that ... Read More »
The Cumberland County School District will receive $90,000 in grant funding for its Read to be Ready (RTBR) summer reading program. Federal Programs Director Dan Schlafer said the funding will be used to help improve elementary student reading levels. “It provides innovative and creative activities that engage our students in reading,” Schlafer said. “It also provides some books for them ... Read More »
Cookeville lost a prominent community leader Saturday as Tennessee Tech alumni and local banker Jim Hicks passed away. Dr. Robert Bell served as Tennessee Tech President from 2000 to 2011. He said Hick will be greatly missed by the community. “We lost a community servant, a good neighbor, and a devoted partner for Tennessee Tech when we lost Jim Hicks,” ... Read More »
Cookeville City Council will consider purchasing a new brush grinder Thursday. City Manager Mike Davidson said the city has previously needed a contractor to help remove brush from the city. “Six to eight months ago, we applied for a grant through the state of Tennessee to try and purchase our own grinder so we don’t have to hire someone to ... Read More »
Tennessee state lawmakers will consider legislation this week implementing Daylight Savings Time all year long. The bill will appear before the Senate State and Local Government Committee and House Finance, Ways, and Means Committee on Tuesday. House bill sponsor and Lawrenceburg Representative Rick Tillis said earlier this month that several school officials in his district support the idea. “Their opinion ... Read More »
A Baxter woman faces multiple charges after allegedly stealing a vehicle and driving under the influence Friday. The Tennessee Highway Patrol arrested 31-year-old Lacy Rice for DUI, theft of property, possession of a controlled substance, and reckless endangerment. Arrest warrants state the arresting trooper stopped Rice in a 2004 Jeep Liberty that was reported stolen out of Baxter. The trooper ... Read More »
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