Tennessee Tech will use nearly $2 million in grant funding to study nutrient removal abilities of wetlands in Tennessee and Kentucky. Associate Professor of Biology Dr. Justin Murdock said the grant money will benefit the school by expanding collaboration with other universities and organizations. “It’s allowing collaboration between all of our universities as well as the Nature Conservatory and the ... Read More »
Overton County landowners have filed to dismiss a lawsuit brought forth by the county over the proper use and access of East Fork Road. Attorney Will Ridley represents the landowners in the case. He filed the motion to dismiss the case on the grounds that the lawsuit is unconstitutional. “The motion is what’s called a 12b motion that says the ... Read More »
A recent increase in the number of earthquakes registered across the state of Tennessee shouldn’t be cause for concern. That according to Dr. Bob Hatcher, Structural Geology and Tectonics Professor Emeritus from the University of Tennessee – Knoxville. “These… earthquakes do not occur on a single line, so we don’t think it’s activity along a single fault. So we can’t ... Read More »
The Tennessee Department of Human Services will host an employment resource fair in Fentress County Tuesday. Department Press Secretary Sky Arnold said the event helps connect job seekers with resources needed to advance their careers. “For a little more than the last year, we’ve been holding resource fairs all across the state to connect the people we serve with various ... Read More »
A Baxter home was destroyed Monday morning along Bloomington Road. Putnam County Assistant Fire Chief Wayne Globerger said first-responders were notified of the fire around 3:45 a.m. “First units got on the scene and had heavy fire coming through the roof,” Globerger said. “There was a family home at the time and they were able to get out. The house ... Read More »
The Cookeville-Putnam County NAACP Chapter called on members to embrace unity and community during their Martin Luther King Jr. celebration Sunday. Chapter President Tom Savage said the organization looks to continue growing and providing for those in the Upper Cumberland. “We want to make sure that the people in our community and surrounding counties that the NAACP is an ally ... Read More »
A resolution passed by the Fentress County Commission could lead to additional oil and gas revenue. Commissioners approved a motion asking state lawmakers to rescind the oil and gas severance tax imposed on materials removed from the ground. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said rescinding the tax would bring more money back to Fentress County. “Several [counties] have went on board ... Read More »
Nearly 9,000 people in Crossville are without power Sunday morning. Cumberland County EMA Director Rick Williams reports the outage was caused by a fire at the city’s substation. Crews are currently working on the issue as Williams says power should be restored by noon. A cause of the substation fire is currently unavailable at this time. Cumberland County EMA recommends ... Read More »
A proposed state senate bill restricting consumption of raw milk in Tennessee has faced criticism for being too much government overreach. Senator Paul Bailey says Senate Bill 0015 – known as the ‘raw milk bill’ – impedes on the way of life for many who use dairy from their own livestock. “I think that is a privilege and a personal ... Read More »
One person is dead and two others wounded following a Saturday evening shooting in Cumberland County. The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) reports the shooting occurred around 6:38 p.m. along Cherokee Trail. CCSO states three victims were transported to Cumberland Medical Center (CMC) in Crossville. One was pronounced dead, while another is expected to be taken to a regional trauma ... Read More »
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