For the third consecutive year Motlow State Community College has the largest enrollment in school history, according to official enrollment numbers released for the fall of 2017. Motlow State enrolled 6,597 students this fall, a 12.9-percent increase over the same period last fall. Final enrollment numbers are based on the preliminary census report from the Tennessee Board of Regents. Full-Time ... Read More »

A total of 61 traffic fatalities have occurred in the Upper Cumberland this year, which is eight more than this time last year. Numbers released by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security shows Warren County having the highest number of traffic fatalities with 14 in 2017. That’s eight more than this time last year. A total of eight ... Read More »

The Putnam County Clean Commission has a received an aquatic stream cleanup grant from the state. Clean Commission Executive Coordinator Shannon Reese said the funding will go towards the commission’s efforts to cleanup Window Cliffs State Natural Area. “We cleaned up last year and got a lot of the stuff, but this comes from Cane Creek,” Reese said. “It constantly ... Read More »

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating after a man fled the scene of a two vehicle crash in DeKalb County Saturday night. Officials said the crash happened around 9:20 p.m. on Highway 70 east near Howard Redmon Road. Officials said the crash happened when a Nissan pickup truck passed another vehicle in a no passing zone. A crash report said ... Read More »

Crossville police have arrested a woman who allegedly tried passing counterfeit money at several city restaurants. 36-year-old Michelle Linda Williams is charged with criminal simulation. Authorities said she attempted to pass a fake $100 bill at a Subway last month. She fled the scene, but authorities later identified her after she attempted to pass a fake $100 bill at Hardee’s ... Read More »

Preliminary Tennessee Tech enrollment numbers for fall 2017 show the largest freshmen class in recent years and a slight increase in overall enrollment. Approximately 10,500 students are enrolled at Tech for the fall semester, including 1,750 freshmen. Along with increased numbers of first-time students, Tech also welcomed an increase in transfer students of approximately 10-percent. Graduate students increased by approximately ... Read More »

The DeKalb County Board of Education has hired Uplands Design Group to conduct a county-wide facilities study. Director of Schools Patrick Cripps said the study will look at the growth of the county and the condition of current school facilities. “Our buildings in our schools system are getting some age on them and we have grown over the last few ... Read More »

McMinnville Police have charged an 11-year-old boy with vandalism. Authorities said the juvenile spray painted graffiti on the Warren County Administrative Building, Warren Academy, and Probation Office building. The damage is estimated to be in the thousands of dollars. Authorities said others could be charged as the investigation continues. Read More »

The City of Crossville has taken over management of the historic downtown depot. CATS organization previously managed the depot, but recently declined to renew their contract. This week the City Council approved a budget amendment of $62,000 for several capitol improvements at the depot including upgrades to the meeting room. “Some of the improvements we have discussed are a projection ... Read More »

Cookeville’s Goodwill Career Solutions Center will host a job fair next Tuesday. Goodwill PR and Communication Director Chris Fletcher said six employers will be seeking to fill more than 100 positions. “Representatives from these companies are going to be on hand and interviews are possible,” Fletcher said. “We encourage job seekers to dress for success and they should bring a ... Read More »