Cookeville Police say they may have identified a possible suspect who set fire to a storage building last month. The fire happened on the night of January 27th near South Willow Avenue and Humble Drive. Police have released security footage of a vehicle driving near the area shortly before and after the fire began. Police believe the occupant inside the ... Read More »

Science and technology will be on display when Tennessee Tech hosts the FIRST LEGO League East Tennessee Championship Tournament on Saturday. Approximately 48 10-member teams comprised of youth ages 9-14 from Johnson City, Tullahoma, Nashville, Knoxville and Kingsport will be competing in the robotics event which is hosted annually by Tech. “These are youngsters and many of them have not ... Read More »

A 26-year-old Cookeville man has pleaded guilty and waived his right to trial and appeal for two counts of rape of a child. Under the agreement, Jonathan W. Seals will serve at least four years of a 13-year prison sentence. He will also be required to register as a sex offender under lifetime supervision. Court documents indicate that he could ... Read More »

Monterey Alderman J.J. Reels will no longer be running for mayor of the town. Reels said Wednesday morning that some health concerns arose that necessitate the need to withdraw from the election. Reels had declared his candidacy last week. He says he will stay engaged with the city with an eye towards the 2020 election. The decision leaves current Mayor ... Read More »

Crossville Police are asking the public to keep an eye out for a vehicle that was stolen from Lynch’s Auto on East Street recently. Officials said someone stole a 1995 Maroon Chevrolet Blazer from the business between February 1st and February 6th. Another vehicle was also stolen but later recovered. An investigation remains active and ongoing and anyone with information ... Read More »

An above average usage of blood and lots of sickness going around has resulted in a critical need for blood at Blood Assurance. Officials said they are down to a one-day supply on almost all blood types at the current time and have had multiple large blood drives cancel within the last five days, which equates to a loss of ... Read More »

The Crossville Police Department has located a juvenile that went missing earlier this week. Around 4:15 p.m. today police said they located 13-year-old Dakoda Henderien in the city of Crossville unharmed. Crossville Police Lieutenant Brian Eckelson said Henderien went missing Monday and had contacted his family by phone on Tuesday. This morning the police department released a statement that they ... Read More »

After a decade as head coach of the Gordonsville High School football team, Ron Marshall has resigned from his position. The 1976 Gordonsville High graduate compiled a 71-47 record while leading the Tigers football program and coached the team to a state title in 2012. Athletic Director Butch Agee said Wednesday that a search for Marshal’s replacement will begin immediately. Read More »

Crossville Police are searching for a missing juvenile. Officials said 13-year-old Dakoda Henderien was last seen Monday around 8:45 p.m. in the area of 4th Street wearing white pants and a black and white hoodie. Police said Dakoda contacted his family by phone Tuesday, but he has not been found yet. He’s now entered into the NCIC as a runaway. ... Read More »