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A single-vehicle crash in Smith County resulted in one death Sunday morning. A crash report indicates that 23-year-old Neil Watson from Symrna was traveling eastbound on I-40 near mile marker 251. Watson’s 2001 BMW then traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck a guardrail end. The vehicle continued through the guardrail for several feet before being pushed ... Read More »
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McMinnville Police To Begin Planning New Building
The McMinnville Police Department will begin talks with the AEI design group regarding a new police building. Mayor Ben Newman said the Board of Mayor and Alderman approved an agreement with AEI during the April 23 meeting. “The Chief of Police will sit down with Mr. Metts and figure out exactly what the Chief is looking for,” Newman said. “So ... Read More »
Studying, Healthy Thoughts Can Reduce Exam Stress
Adopting good study habits and keeping healthy thoughts may reduce student’s final exam stress in the coming week. That according to Tennessee Tech Licensed Professional Counselor Shonteria Russell. Russell said the first step to keeping a clear head on finals week involves keeping a healthy schedule. “First of all… [make] sure you are developing healthy sleeping patterns and eating patterns,” ... Read More »
Center Hill Lake Turnover Affects Water Taste
Center Hill Lake experienced a lake turnover that caused an increase of algae. The Cookeville Department of Water Quality Control Director Ronnie J. Kelly released a statement Saturday concerning a musty taste in the water. The press release stated that the ongoing construction project at the water plant prevented the department from feeding an optimum dose of activated carbon to ... Read More »
Algood PD To Participate In Drug Take-Back Day
The Algood Police Department will participate in the National Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday. Chief Dale Armour said Algood allows residents to drop-off old medications year-round. “Every day of the week that the city hall is open we actually have a secure bin where residents can drop off old medicine at any time. Just walk in the lobby and drop ... Read More »
TN Senate to Address Hands-Free Cell Phone Bill
The Tennessee House of Representatives passed a bill banning the use of cell phones while driving. Tennessee Highway Safety Office Liaison Fred Sherrill said the bill could increase the number of citations given. “I think what that is going to do is probably follow suit with what Georgia does. Georgia has a hands-free law that is in effect now,” Sherrill ... Read More »
McMinnville Board Offers City Administrator Position
The McMinnville Board of Aldermen and Mayor decided to offer the City Administrator position to Nolan Ming Tuesday. Mayor Ben Newman said the board believes current Codes Director Ming will serve the city well. “Mr. Ming has a good track record in his current position he works well with the public and he has a high aptitude for this position. ... Read More »
Committee Delays Action After Codes Admin Retires
The Livingston Property Maintenance Advisory Committee could not address all property complaints Monday following the retirement of the codes administrator Darius Sims. Chair of the Committee Barbie Roberts said the group may not have all the updated investigation information. “We have a little bit of an issue here in the fact that our codes administrator has retired. We don’t know,” ... Read More »
Earth Day Volunteers To Clean-Up Center Hill Lake
The Putnam County Clean Commission will host a Center Hill Earth Day Clean-Up on Monday. Executive Coordinator Shannon Reese said the commission has conducted water clean-ups the past three years. “Each year they kind of get larger and larger so we wanted to make sure we had a large area,” Reese said. “And incorporating other groups I think helps to ... Read More »
TDOT Halts Interstate Construction Easter Weekend
The Tennessee Department of Transportation will halt all interstate construction this Easter weekend. In the anticipation of increased holiday travel, TDOT crews and contractors will suspend work that requires lane closures through April 22 at 6:00 pm. A press release indicates that the construction halt will provide maximum roadway capacity for travelers across the state this weekend. Although all construction ... Read More »
