A Monday morning shooting in Clay County claimed the life of a juvenile and left two adults injured. Authorities said the alleged shooter fled the scene on foot and was arrested after a two hour manhunt. Authorities declined to identify the suspect during an afternoon press conference. Clay County Sheriff Brandon Boone said the shooting was unexpected but commended the ... Read More »

The Overton County Commission will look to fill a vacant seat next month after the death of Harlie McCowan. County Executive Ben Danner said McCowan passed away after a battle with cancer. “He didn’t know he was sick while he was out campaigning and after he took office he found out he had cancer. It went rapidly and he passed ... Read More »

Clay County authorities have arrested a man for his alleged involvement in a Monday morning shooting. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirmed the arrest at 11:00 a.m. TBI officials said there is no reason to believe there is an ongoing public threat. The search for the unidentified man began after three people were shot at a home in the area ... Read More »

Some changes will be taking place at the Putnam County Courthouse next Monday. The county has installed new X-ray machine and metal detector. Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Eric Hall said the changes will require visitors to arrive at court a little earlier. “The location of those is going to be moved close to the South entrance of parking lot,” ... Read More »

Happy Trails Brewing Company will hold its grand opening Saturday. Jessica Upchurch is the owner and head brewer of Happy Trails Brewing Company. She said when folks visit the new taproom they will notice a connection with Tennessee State Parks. “We’ve worked with the state parks and we’ve worked out a deal where we can use some of the local ... Read More »

A Byrdstown woman suffered injuries Friday morning when her car crashed into a creek. The Tennessee Highway Patrol said 45-year-old Angela Thompson had to be extricated from her 2012 Dodge Caravan and transported to Livingston Regional Medical Center for treatment. According to the crash report, Thompson was traveling East on Highway 325 when her vehicle exited the left side of ... Read More »

People taking part in Saturday’s National Drug Take-Back Day will be helping to keep the environment clean and the public safe. The annual event provides an opportunity for residents to get rid of used or unwanted medications. Sparta Police Chief Jeff Guth said one reason people should take part is so they don’t become an accidental drug dealer. “By people ... Read More »

The Crossville City council gave the green light Wednesday to seek approval of a Tax Increment Financing program for a 33-acre retail development on North Main Street. Mayor James Mayberry said the development is a far more in-depth undertaking than the proposed 15 acre retail project on Interstate. “It’s a bigger development. We’ve been talking to them for probably a ... Read More »

During Wednesday evening’s special called meeting, the Crossville City Council voted unanimously to approve a measure regarding a proposed retail development project along Interstate Drive. Mayor James Mayberry made a motion to approve an amount not to exceed $900,000 for the widening of Old Jamestown Highway to three lanes, to include drainage and sidewalks, curbs and gutters, and utility relocation ... Read More »