A fire broke out at the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity house in Cookeville early this morning. The Cookeville Fire Department responded to the scene around 4:20 a.m. Officials said it took about two hours for firefighters to put out the blaze which occurred in a bathroom. No injuries occurred and fire officials said a cause remains under investigation. Read More »

Two people suffered injuries when their vehicle rolled over in White County this morning. The Tennessee Highway Patrol said the crash happened around 6:30 a.m. on Highway 70, about three miles from the White and DeKalb County line. Officials cited 21-year-old Caleb Mcghee of Smithville for driving on a suspended license. A report stated that Mcgee was traveling east when ... Read More »

It may be December, but two Upper Cumberland cities have already starting making plans for 4th of July. Both Crossville and Algood have approved contracts to purchase firework shows for 4th of July holiday. The Algood city council has approved an $8,000 agreement to purchase from Cookeville-based Mark’s Pops. Mayor Kirk Dyer said it’s not the first time the city ... Read More »

Smith County has received a grant that will fund improvements to courtroom facilities. The $30,000 grant from the Administrative Office of the courts will pay for new security fencing and gates to the Smith County Jail and courts facility in Carthage. A 10-percent match will be required by the county or about $3,372. Officials said the facility improvements will get ... Read More »

In the latest figures released, two Upper Cumberland counties reported double-digit state sales tax gains. However, overall collections across the region are down by a tenth of a percent compared to last month. Pickett County reported a 22.7-percent gain while Jackson County saw a 13.2-percent increase. Other counties reporting increases include Fentress and Overton County. Clay County reported an 11.4-percent ... Read More »

Pickett County has received two new ambulances. Both ambulances were purchased with the help of a Community Development Block Grant from the Tennessee Department of Economic Development. County Executive Richard Daniel said both ambulances came equipped with power loading systems, which are devices proven to reduce injuries to EMS personnel. Daniel said with the addition of the new ambulances, Pickett ... Read More »

Congresswoman Diane Black announced today that she is stepping down as Chairman of the House Budget Committee to focus on her campaign for governor. In February, Black became the first female chairman of the Hose Budget Committee after President Donald Trump appointed Congressman Tom Price to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Black said she plans to remain ... Read More »

With frigid temperatures affecting our region, the Cookeville Rescue Mission is reminding folks that the family lodge has space available for anyone needing a warm place to stay. “If we were to be full, we have floors and plenty blankets,” Outreach Coordinator Ryan Henry said. “We will do whatever we have to do to get people out of the cold.” ... Read More »

A Cookeville man faces reckless endangerment charges after he allegedly fired multiple gun shots inside his Terry Avenue home last week. Police said 44-year-old Brian Cooper allegedly fired the shots while his 4-year-old daughter was inside the home. He’s facing two counts of reckless endangerment. Read More »

TDOT has opened Highway 25 at the rockfall mitigation site in Smith County. TDOT opened the road Thursday afternoon, one day before they originally planned the open the road which has been closed since June. TDOT closed the road after deterioration on a rock bluff led to dangerous debris falling onto the roadway. Officials said rockfall mitigation will continue until ... Read More »