A joint-investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Gainesboro man in connection to a fire-related homicide in May. Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Special Agents and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office charged 33-year-old Kevin Meadows with one count of Felony Murder, one count of Aggravated Arson, two counts of Theft of Property, and two counts of Tampering with Evidence. The investigation ... Read More »
A Smith County man faces a charge of methamphetamine after a single vehicle crash on Highway 70 Wednesday. Officials received intel that 28-year-old Michael Owens of Defeated threw items into the woods following the wreck. Officers found a silver and black lockbox in the woods near the vehicle. Owens admitted that he was transporting the box contents to a friend. ... Read More »
Two Cookeville individuals face drug charges after authorities carried out active warrants Wednesday. Authorities arrested 27-year-old Robert Hedrick and 32-year-old Sarah Spurlock for controlled substance offenses. Officials made contact with Hedrick and Spurlock in Room 219 in the Baymont Inn and Suites off Highway 70N. Upon entry, authorities found approximately 15 grams of a crystal substance believed to be meth, digital scales, ... Read More »
Many know and love the song “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” from the 1966-special of How the Grinch Stole Christmas. But few know the man behind the deep baritone voice. Thurl Ravenscroft’s only daughter and Upper Cumberland resident Nancy Snope said growing up with her father’s famous voice didn’t seem out of the ordinary. “My dad was my dad and that’s what he ... Read More »
Five Guys of Cookeville hopes to reopen late today or tomorrow due to a grease fire. Five Guys staff report that the fire was contained and extinguished. Staff must re-prep all food and equipment in order to reopen. No injuries were reported. Read More »
A truck driver died following a crash in Cumberland County Wednesday morning. The accident occurred after two tractor-trailers collided on 1-40 westbound around mile marker 315 just after 6 a.m. Cumberland County EMA Director Rick Williams reports the interstate currently has one lane open. Names of those involved have not been released. Read More »
Tennessee Tech’s Oakley STEM Center will host a Shortest Day of the Year Celebration for the Winter Solstice Thursday. Outreach coordinator Carlos Galindo said the event highlights Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education in the community. “It’s an event where we have the opportunity to use STEM and space-related activities, which we have a lot of them,” Galindo said. “And it is ... Read More »
A routine traffic stop led to the drug-related arrest of a Rickman man Saturday. Putnam County authorities charged 33-year-old Joe Murphy with criminal impersonation and possession of methamphetamine. Officials first made contact with Murphy near 6070 Dodson Branch Highway. The patrol vehicle had to swerve to avoid a white Dodge diesel coming from the opposite lane. After the Dodge almost collided ... Read More »
A Cookeville woman faces multiple charges after leading officers on a pursuit Sunday. Authorities arrested 28-year-old Windie Dunn for driving on a suspended license, evading arrest, and driving under the influence. Officials initially attempted to stop a vehicle for a minor light violation. The vehicle fled southbound on Burgess Falls Road. Officers identified Dunn as the driver. Arrest warrants indicate ... Read More »
The Fentress County Highway Department plans to purchase a new fuel system and tractor with a three-year capital outlay note. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the department has used the current fuel system for about 30 years. “It has started leaking water and drudge and sand and stuff into the bottom of it someway. And if they get lowness of ... Read More »
If you need assistance accessing our public file, please contact Larry Stone at (931) 528-6064.
News Talk 94.1/AM 1600 Where The Upper Cumberland Talks
