A thief broke into Crossville’s Bread of Life Thrift Store early Sunday morning. Police said security footage captured the subject smashing the front door before taking a donation jar and several picture frames. Police estimate the damage and value of the stolen items to be about $800. If you have any information on this crime, or if you recognize the ... Read More »

A project to pave Algood’s Main Street won’t begin until after July 1st. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the city has started working on the bid packet for that project, which will pave Main Street at Walmart out to Sonic and then to Burton Branch Road. The road has not been paved since the opening of Walmart. Read More »

Very few people have taken the opportunity to vote early in the May first county primary election. A total of 635 people have voted early in Overton County. Election Administrator Craig Story said a lack of opposition has led to the low turnout. “I’ve got is one contested race, which is for the Democratic Register of Deeds and everything else ... Read More »

The legislative session will likely come to an end this week. State Representative Cameron Sexton said the session has moved at a good pace and should come to a close by Tuesday or Wednesday. “I think everybody’s in a pretty good spot and we moved at a pretty good pace,” Sexton said. “I don’t think it’s been too fast or ... Read More »

Local government entities and nonprofits have a chance to apply for an ARTS Build Communities Grant. The Upper Cumberland Development District administers the grant each year and will hold an application workshop on Monday, April 30th. “The workshop will be a great opportunity for applicants to ask questions and address any concerns that they have with the application,” UCDD representative ... Read More »

Crossville city officials have discussed some possible changes to its animal control ordinance. The current ordinance enforces state law, which restricts tethering a dog in a way that results in bodily injury or when the temperature is below 32 degrees and above 90. “We understand what the state law says, but I honestly feel, as a courtesy, that we should ... Read More »

The new Cumberland County Forestry work center is nearing completion. Local Forester Jim Dale said the new facility will help improve workflow efficiency and save money. “We are actually closing an old facility,” Dale said. “We had people scattered in two or three locations and we are trying to consolidate work space. We are also getting rid of two or ... Read More »

A two vehicle crash in Putnam County injured two children and four adults Saturday. The head-on collision happened around 1:45 p.m. on State Route 136 at Waterloo Road. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox, driven by 57-year-old Mary Freeman, Cookeville, was heading North and attempted to turn left onto Waterloo Road. Freeman’s vehicle collided head-on with ... Read More »

Stone Memorial High School has hired Derik Samber as the new football coach. Samber previously served as offensive coordinator at Cookeville High School and replaces Mark Wattenbarger, who stepped down to become head coach at Sequatchie County.   Read More »

Starting this weekend Tennesseans will be able to purchase wine and liquor in stores on Sundays. Governor Bill Haslam signed the bill into law Friday morning. Interstate Wine and Spirits President Bill George said he wasn’t a fan of the bill, but plans to open the Cookeville store up on Sunday. “We accept the fact the the governor has signed ... Read More »