The town of Monterey has received notice that it failed to receive a Community Development Block Grant that it applied for earlier this year. Officials said that grant would have helped replace some aging sewer lines across the town. It’s not the first time Monterey has failed to received a CDBG. Mayor Bill Wiggins said that’s because many of those ... Read More »

During a special-called meeting Tuesday night Crossville City Council members voted to settle a complaint filed against the city by the Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration. That complaint was filed on the behalf of a former city employee. “The Attorney Generals Office has now taken up that cause and said if you [city] enter into a settlement agreement then ... Read More »

Because of flooding across Cumberland County Tuesday, several county students were unable to get to their schools. Director of Schools Janet Graham said Tuesday night that those absences would be excused. School officials did encourage parents to send a brief note to their child’s school explaining the reason for the absence. Read More »

Muzzleloader season for deer opened in Tennessee last weekend. TWRA Captain Dale Grandstaff said he wants hunters to keep one thing in mind as they take part in muzzleloader season. “Every year we have people who hunt during muzzleloader season that will use a shotgun.” Grandstaff said. “Keep that in mind, because you can’t use a shotgun or a rifle. ... Read More »

The weather may be to blame for a portion of Cookeville’s Cumberland Chrysler collapsing today. Putnam County EMA Director Tyler Smith provided a picture to our studios today showing a collapsed building at the car dealership. Smith said heavy rain more than likely brought the building down, but he’s sending the photo to the National Weather Service so they can ... Read More »

Monterey is still working through the process of building a new waste water treatment plant. Water and Sewer Supervisor Duane Jarrett said the current plant on Woodcliff Road was built in 1984. Besides being old, Jarrett said it also doesn’t perform the way it needs to. “We are really having trouble meeting some of the rules and regulations on the ... Read More »

The Cookeville High School football team will play its second round playoff game at Tennessee Tech Friday night. School officials decided to change the location from Cookeville High School earlier this morning. “With the amount of rain our field took last week in playing on it, it was torn up pretty good from the Rossview game,” Cookeville High School Principal ... Read More »

A liquor store is one step closer to locating in Monterey. The town’s Alcoholic Beverage Commission granted a certificate of compliance to Sherry L. Lawson, who has plans to open The Spigot Wine and Liquors at the old Rocky Pops Barbecue on East Stratton Avenue. Monterey Mayor Bill Wiggins said the state has to give approval before the store can ... Read More »

A round of overnight rain caused flooding issues in DeKalb County this morning. Smithville-DeKalb County Rescue Squad members had to evacuate several homes in the Liberty and Dowelltown areas that flooded from surrounding creeks and streams. Officials said at least one driver became trapped inside a vehicle during a flood, but managed to escape unharmed. The flooding has forced DeKalb ... Read More »

Two water rescues occurred in Cumberland County this morning after a line of heavy rains moved through the area overnight. Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency Director Rick Williams said crews had to rescue one driver who got swept away on Clint Lowe Road and another driver on Spruce Loop Road. “Everything happened within a couple hours. Flash flooding hit pretty ... Read More »