A Two vehicle crash in Cumberland County injured two people Sunday. The crash happened around 11:50 on Highway 70 West. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, a westbound Ford Fiesta driven by 52-year-old Charlene Hoose of Crossville nearly collided head-on with an eastbound Dodge Ram van driven by 38-year-old William Smith of Crossville. The THP said Hoose’s had crossed over ... Read More »

An aviary that will house rehabilitated raptors will soon open at Edgar Evins State Park. Park Manager Kenny Gragg said it’s a new opportunity to program at the park and to educate the public about birds of prey. “We would hope that at some point, working with the bird, that we could actually take the birds our of the cage ... Read More »

Area Agency on Aging and Disability will be in White County Monday, informing residents about the new SNAP benefits program. AAAD Family Caregiver Coordinator Claire Farless said the new program could provide seniors with extra SNAP benefits by helping them take advantage of the extra medical deduction. “Most seniors get around $15 worth of benefits and with this new program ... Read More »

Tennessee Applied Technology at Livingston….addressing workforce needs with new programs that will begin later this year. One of those programs approved by the Tennessee Board of Regents, power pole construction, as part of a partnership with the Jackson County Board of Education. Myra West is President of TCAT at Livingston. “We’re excited about having that opportunity in Jackson County. It ... Read More »

The Cookeville-Putnam County Animal Shelter stands to receive some $1.2 million. The unexpected money the bequest from the estate of Mary Ayers, a retired Tennessee Tech University professor who passed away. “Next is to assess the needs out there and what can be done,” Cookeville City Councilman Dwight Henry said. “We are really proud of that facility. It’s state-of-the-art and ... Read More »

A local advocacy group says a bill dealing with cell phones will benefit domestic violence victims. If signed into law by Governor Haslam, the bill would make it easier for domestic violence victims to get off the cellphone plans of their abusers and have rights transferred to themselves. Crossville Avalon Center President Rachel Bruning said the bill makes it easier ... Read More »

Vol State Campuses across the state…hosting Tennessee Reconnect info sessions Tuesday. The tuition free program provides community college education for adults who do not have a degree. Vol State Livingston Director Michael Powell said he encourages eligible adults to attend the event. “If you look at our area, you will see that almost 20-percent of the population has some college, ... Read More »

The Cookeville City Council approved Thursday a one year contract with a retail development consulting firm. Under the $32,000 contract with Retail Strategies, the firm will conduct a market analysis of Cookeville by studying demographics, psychographics, customer expenditure date, and retail gap analysis. “We feel like we’ve got some great momentum right now. The shoppes at Eagle point is moving ... Read More »

Cookeville police are asking the public for help in identifying the person or persons responsible for damaging an area businesses with graffiti. The picture below posted on the department’s Facebook page Friday morning. Anyone with information should contact Detective Sergeant. Ryan Acuff at 931-520-5320   Read More »

For Upper Cumberland baseball and softball teams this spring, it’s been less about balls and strikes and more about fronts and shortwaves. A rainy past two months have meant little time to practice and some challenging conditions. “It’s stop and go and baseball is a game of rhythm where you want to play four times a week at least, but ... Read More »