The warmer temperatures this winter have caused plants to bud early. UT Horticulture Extension Agent Lucas Holman said there’s no reason for alarm. “I think it’s been the norm, I mean, we do have some issues that will be presented from warm weather such as peach orchards starting to bloom early and some of the daffodils leafing out early. I ... Read More »

The Fentress County Commission rejected bids on Monday for the new Clarkrange Fire Hall remodeling project. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said bid figures came back too high and commissioners also want to look at downsizing and rebuilding the station. “They’ll be looking at it Thursday night,” Johnson said. “The commissioners, building committee and also some fire department members will decide ... Read More »

A Putnam County grand jury has indicted a woman for allegedly killing her husband in 2018. 71-year-old Brenda Grubbs faces a second-degree murder charge in the death of Ronald Grubbs, Sr. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said deputies found Grubbs unresponsive when they responded to a service call at his home on December 8. He died days later at Cookeville ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech has opened an auxiliary location for their food pantry. Tech’s Service Learning Center assistant director Michelle Huddleston said choosing Volpe Library was easy. “It’s a very central location that is open nights and weekends and extended hours,” Huddleston said. The motion for an auxiliary location began Fall 2019 semester when library front desk supervisor Rose Black saw a ... Read More »

Think twice before you attempt to cross the dam at Monterey’s Meadow Creek Lake Park. Mayor Bill Wiggins said many people don’t seem to pay attention to a ‘No Trespassing’ sign posted at the dam. “I guess from this point on, when it says ‘No Trespassing’, we can cite them,” Wiggins said. “That’s for our protection as a town. They ... Read More »

The City of Cookeville has begun the process of planning future developments of Dogwood Park. A public hearing held Monday with HFR Design stakeholders unveiled several plans for the park and gathered new ideas from the public. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said the city can likely accomplish some projects more quickly than others, including playground shading areas and a ... Read More »

Ficosa North America will add more than 100 jobs to its Cookeville production facility this year. The new job opportunities part of the company’s decision to discontinue operations at its Shelbyville, Kentucky facility. Ficosa plans to integrate manufacturing activity at the Kentucky plant into the Cookeville facility. CEO Joan Canellas said the company will offer employment opportunity to those affected ... Read More »

A vehicle struck a bicyclist on Highway 70 in Putnam County Monday. Authorities identified the occupant of the bicycle as Richard Copeland. He suffered minor injuries and received treatment at a local hospital. The accident happened around 6:05 p.m. near the Echo Valley Pool. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said the accident occurred when the vehicle attempted to turn onto ... Read More »

An ordinance approved by Monterey Aldermen Monday prevents residents from keeping dogs chained up outside for more than 12 hours. Aldermen JJ Reels cast the lone no vote. He said the ordinance doesn’t detail how the city will enforce the rule. “I just want to make sure that we’re using common sense when we’re going to enforce this. There’s nothing ... Read More »

A two-vehicle crash in Cookeville injured an adult and five juveniles Monday. The crash happened on Shag Rag Road at 3:25 p.m. Cookeville Police said a westbound Dodge Journey collided head-on with an eastbound Dodge Dakota. The 17-year-old driver and 17-year-old passenger of the Dodge Dokota received treatment at Cookeville Regional Medical Center for unknown injuries. Police officials identified the ... Read More »