You may want to think twice before taking an all-terrain vehicle to Meadow Creek Park. Monterey Mayor Bill Wiggins said you could face a penalty if you decide to do so. “For those of you who do read the signs out there, all-terrain vehicles are prohibited. They’re vandalizing our property,” Wiggins said. “The penalty for anyone who is caught is jail and/or ... Read More »

A Nashville man led Fentress County authorities on a pursuit Saturday and prompted a two-hour manhunt. Fentress County Sheriff’s Office charged 24-year-old Zackary A. Shockley with felony evading, reckless endangerment, reckless driving, and resisting arrest. The vehicle pursuit began after deputies responded to the Grimsley Dollar General for an intoxicated man leaving in a red car. Deputies attempted a traffic ... Read More »

Monterey aldermen approved two motions Monday aimed at fixing the town’s failing stormwater drainage system. The first part of the plan will help redirect water from East Commercial Avenue to the railroad tracks. Warren and Associates owner Jerry Warren said the project should bring some immediate flooding relief to property owners along that area. “The landowners are concerned, I would ... Read More »

Monterey residents may soon be able to pay property taxes and water bills online. Alderman Nathan Walker said the feature could be beneficial for residents who don’t live in Monterey. “Especially for the property taxes, and for people who own property in Monterey but don’t live here,” Walker said. “That makes it a whole lot easier to be able to pay ... Read More »

A Cookeville man will appear in court later this month for violating the sex offender registry and his community supervision. Tennessee Department of Corrections charged 45-year-old Billy Joe Nix after he failed to report his registered address by March 21st.  State law requires registered sex offenders to report within 48 hours of establishing or changing a primary or secondary residence. The ... Read More »

A Bowling Green, Kentucky grand jury has indicted a Cookeville woman for incest of a minor. Cookeville Police arrested 22-year-old Carina Ochoa Sunday at a home on East Jere Whitson Road. Officers responded to the location after being contacted by the Bowling Green Police Department. The Putnam County Jail will be holding Ochoa until she can be extradited to Bowling ... Read More »

Monterey may not be following a resolution laying out the responsibilities of the Standing Stone Health Care Board of Trustees. One problem involves language in a 44-year-old resolution that gives the board financial responsibility and control over the town’s health care facilities. Mayor Bill Wiggins said the board operated as such for several years. “Somewhere down the line, for some ... Read More »

Crossville City Council has decided to hold off on giving incentives to a corporation looking to take over the old Kmart building. City Manager Greg Wood provided three options for incentives, but Mayor James Mayberry said previous businesses haven’t received any incentives when locating in Crossville. “Personally, I see that this company is gonna compete with at least 12 other ... Read More »

Water and sewer rates might be going up for large commercial customers in Monterey. City officials have recommended the increase as a way to pay for a new wastewater treatment plant. Consulting Engineer Nathaniel Green explained earlier this month that Perdue Farms has declined to enter into a long-term contract that would lock in the company’s rates for five years. “I ... Read More »