Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and the Governor’s Foundation for Health and Wellness have recognized Crossville and Cumberland County as Healthier Tennessee Communities. The governor also recognized DeKalb County as a Healthier Tennessee Community during a presentation in Nashville last week. They join Cookeville as the only other recognized Healthier Tennessee Community in the Upper Cumberland. To be recognized communities establish ... Read More »

The 17th Senatorial District Special General Election takes place Tuesday. DeKalb County Election Administrator Dennis Stanley recommends getting to the polls early. “We open at 8:00 in the morning and close at 7:00,” Stanley said. “I would suggest that the best time to vote is usually mid morning to mid afternoon, but I don’t think there will be a long ... Read More »

An early morning fire damaged a home in Baxter. Officials said the blaze broke out Monday on Medley drive around 1:35 a.m. Firefighters managed to contain the fire to a bathroom, which suffered about $6,000 in damages. F ire Chief Matt White said the fire started from discarded cigarette butts in the bathroom trashcan. No injuries were reported as the ... Read More »

A single vehicle crash has claimed the life of a Smith County man. The crash happened around 8:00 a.m. this morning on Highway 25. The deceased is identified as 68-year-old David H. West. Authorities said West was traveling South on 25 when his 1994 Chevy pickup crossed the center line, left the roadway, and struck a culvert. The impact caused ... Read More »

The White County School System has officially started accepting bids for the new Findlay Elementary School construction project. Bid selection should take place next month with construction getting underway shortly after. The new 70,000 square foot school will cost between $8 million and $10 million and will be built adjacent to the current school on Hale Street. Read More »

The Crossville City Council has approved a recommendation to use the Lantana tie-in route for a new sewer line to the Meadow Park Water Treatment Plant. The project will total $1.48 million dollars, roughly $30,000 more than the other option to use the Spruce Loop tie-in. City Engineer Tim Begley recommended paying the extra $30,000 because the Lantana Road route ... Read More »

Fairfield Glade Police are trying to help keep packages from being stolen off porches this year. Fairfield Glade Police Chief Mike Williams said a few simple tips can help prevent that from happening. “If you are going to have a package delivered to your home, have someone there to sign for that package,” Williams said. “Instead of a delivery person ... Read More »

Cumberland County authorities arrested two people this week for allegedly stealing packages off a front porch. Police have charged 35-year-old Amanda Jo Jones and 32-year-old Clifton Albert Wagner with theft under $500. Authorities said they arrested the couple at a home on Halstead Drive. During the arrest, authorities found the two in possession of several packages, which contained Christmas gifts for ... Read More »

Putnam County EMS has purchased a new type of ambulance. It’s a van ambulance and EMS Assistant Director Darren Ford said it’s more economical than operating a larger ALS, or advanced life support ambulance. “The purchase of the ambulance itself is much cheaper because it doesn’t need all the advanced equipment. It just needs the basics,” Ford said. “It’s approximately ... Read More »

Clay County hopefully won’t have to worry about finding and purchasing land to build a new jail on. County Mayor Dale Reagan said that’s because the county hopes to build the future facility on land already owned by the county. “I know a lot of other county’s have said that they had to look at the possibility of purchasing property,” ... Read More »