Cookeville Regional Medical Center (CRMC) has added the Upper Cumberland’s first robotic orthopedic surgery system. CRMC released a statement Wednesday saying the new NAVIO technology does not require a pre-operative CT-scan for total knee replacement surgeries. The technology allows the surgeon to construct a 3D model of the patient’s knee, providing patient-specific information and higher accuracy during surgery. Orthopedic surgeon ... Read More »

Sparta’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen officially opened the application process Thursday in search of their next city administrator. Current City Administrator Chris Dorsey announced last month he has accepted the city manager position in East Ridge near Chattanooga beginning May 3rd. “I plan on staying another month right now to help get through the budget process and some of ... Read More »

Algood Police arrested a Cookeville woman Thursday morning after a search revealed methamphetamine and other drugs in her bra. Arrest warrants state the officer recognized and approached 32-year-old Tiffany Julian at the Algood Walmart who had a capias for failing to appear in court. The officer then arrested Julian and proceeded to conduct a search on her person. The search ... Read More »

A federal appeals court ruled Thursday former White County inmates can pursue a lawsuit against a judge who offered ‘sterilization’ for shorter sentences. The U.S. 6th District Court of Appeals reversed a prior decision that denied the inmates’ initial request, stating their release from jail “does not moot their claims.” The lawsuit states Judge Sam Benningfield’s decision to offer vasectomies ... Read More »

A Trousdale County Grand Jury has indicted a Hartsville man on multiple rape charges. The TBI announced Thursday 25-year-old Ricky Presley faces five counts each of rape and aggravated statutory rape after having sexual relations with a minor. TBI officials began their investigation Jan. 31 at the request of District Attorney Tommy Thompson. The incidents allegedly took place between May ... Read More »

Sparta’s Board of Mayor and Alderman officially began the search process Thursday for the city’s next police chief. Current Chief Jeff Guth publicly announced his retirement this week after a 33-year career in law enforcement. Mayor Jeff Young commended Guth for his efforts with the city over the last two-plus decades. “We’re going to have [Guth] for a little while ... Read More »

The Upper Cumberland’s latest act of giving occurred at the Algood McDonald’s Thursday. Thomas Daniels is the Operations Manager for Funderburk Management which oversees the Algood location. He said at least 100 customers ‘paid it forward’ by paying for other customers’ purchases. “It’s really cool. We want to be part of the community and we take pride in the fact ... Read More »

Authorities have charged a Trousdale County man in connection with a Hartsville homicide case. The TBI Announced Thursday 23-year-old Benjamen Carter faces first-degree murder and attempted murder charges following the death of 21-year-old Bailey Donoho Sunday. The incident occurred when Carter, Donoho, and a male acquaintance were in the same vehicle along Browning Branch Road. An investigation revealed that at ... Read More »