A three-car accident led to minor injuries and multiple citations being issued in White County Thursday. The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports the accident occurred just after noon on Smithville Highway. According to the THP, 50-year-old Rhonda Goodwin was driving a 2000 Ford Mustang when she slowed to turn left into entering Dollar General. As Goodwin slowed, 22-year-old Joseph Rippy was ... Read More »
The Jackson County Historical Society and City of Gainesboro officials look to restore various aspects of the county’s historical museum. Historical Society President John Fox says the museum has aged and needs multiple repairs. “The west side of the building is deteriorating. We’re going to have to replace some gutters… [and] some windows,” Fox says. “We’re going to replace some ... Read More »
Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested two people in connection with drug activity Wednesday at the Highway 56 Motel in Bloomington Springs. The Sheriff’s Department reports Joseph Flatt and Brandi Vickers face several charges after attempting to flee authorities. The report indicates deputies recognized the two for having outstanding arrest warrants out of Putnam County. Both Flatt and Vickers tried to ... Read More »
Gainesboro Elementary Teacher Michael Vigeant recntly used the assistance of Jackson County High School and Tennessee Tech students to help his third-graders learn about weather. Vigeant says he wanted an interesting way to teach his students about weather patterns by offering them a unique perspective. “The purpose of the balloon launch itself, it’s like watching weather in action because you ... Read More »
The Highlands Economic Partnership (HEP) and Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TDECD) will meet next week to discuss bringing more business to smaller communities. HEP Vice President of Economic Development Stephen Crook says opportunity zones are areas where capital gains can be reinvested to attract more industry to the region. “It leverages those ‘on the sideline’ capital gains ... Read More »
Emergency officials in the Upper Cumberland are warning drivers of potentially icy road conditions in the region. Cumberland County EMA Director Rick Williams reports several accidents have occurred on I-40 between Crab Orchard and the Cumberland-Roane County line. Williams says cooler temperatures in the east side of the county have caused freezing rain along roadways in that area. Conditions are ... Read More »
Construction crews have begun the process of creating a new skate park in Cookeville. According to Cookeville’s Leisure Services Department, Park View Park and the neighboring playground will be temporarily closed during the construction process. The department reports the parking lot will also be unavailable during construction. The park will remain closed until construction is complete. Leisure Services officials ask ... Read More »
The American Red Cross of East Tennessee looks to add more volunteers in Fentress and Cumberland Counties. Executive Director Sharon Hudson says volunteers are especially needed in small communities and rural areas like Fentress County in the case of an emergency. “We already have shelter agreements with all 13 counties we service here in East Tennessee,” Hudson says. “Once [volunteers] ... Read More »
The City of Baxter has postponed its Christmas parade due to the risk of bad weather Friday evening. Mayor John Martin says moving the parade date to Monday was the best option for both the city and the community. “We looked at the forecast and we’re talking about a 90 percent chance of rain Friday,” Martin says. “There’s a lot ... Read More »
Dowelltown residents are pushing back against an effort to construct a cell phone tower on the site of Snow’s Hill Battlefield. Amy Schwartz says people in the area were surprised when they discovered the build site along Lou Drive without receiving any notice. “One day we woke up and there was somebody building a tower. We had no idea what ... Read More »
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