TWRA issued twenty-three citations over the Memorial Day weekend, a decrease from last year according to Law Enforcement Major CJ Jaynes. A rainy weekend affects the number of citations issued. Mime Barnes is the Wildlife Information Specialist for TWRA. “So the number of vessels on the water decreases with inclement weather. So when there are storms in the area or ... Read More »

An investigation by TBI special agents has led to the indictment of a Macon County woman accused of filing a false sexual assault report. In December 2016, Elizabeth Suddarth, 24, reported a Jamestown man sexually assaulted her at his home. TBI special agents started their investigation in January. The investigation revealed the sexual assault did not occur. Fentress County Grand Jury ... Read More »

A two-vehicle crash took place this morning on I-40 West near mile marker 288. Kathy M. Fannon, 81, in a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu failed to slow down. Fannon ran into the back of a dump truck driven by Steven Jon Hardiman, 54. According to the report, witnesses recalled Fannon traveling at an extremely high rate of speed. Both Fannon and passenger Fay Etta ... Read More »

The Cookeville Department of Water Quality Control will close North Washington Avenue Northbound to one lane on Wednesday, May 30. The closure affects drivers from  Broad Street to Boyd Street. Utility work will take place around 8:00 AM. The department anticipates work to end by 10:00 AM. Drivers should follow signage and yield to workers. Read More »

The Cumberland County School Board proposed movement of 80 thousand dollars to the General Purpose School Fund during the last Cumberland County Commission Meeting. Cumberland County Commission approved the resolution. Kasey Harris is Chief Financial Officer for Cumberland County Schools. “That was an unexpected expense we had not budgeted for and it came up and it was something we could not put ... Read More »

Local All-In Futbol Club was accepted into the Tennessee Soccer Association. Davis Draper directs coaching at the All-In Futbol Club. He said the membership allows for better participation in Tennessee soccer. “That means that we are eligible to participate in all that Tennessee Soccer has to offer,” Draper said. “Which includes their state league programs, their coaching education programs, their player development and ... Read More »

A motorcycle wreck on Garrison Road in Jackson County sent two to Cookeville Regional Hospital. Driver Jeremiah Houchins, 37, and passenger Caressa Houchins, 45, were traveling southbound on Garrison Road. According to the report, Houchins lost control of the motorcycle and laid it down on the right side. Ground EMS transported the driver and passenger to Cookeville Regional Hospital to treat injuries. Both involved reported ... Read More »

A two-vehicle crash took the life of a motorcyclist today in Warren County. Motorcyclist Bruce Wheatley, 71, died in the two-vehicle crash. Wheatley was traveling westbound on State Highway 21. According to the report, Wheatley failed to yield to a stop sign. Clint Grissom, 19,  was driving the other vehicle. Grissom suffered no injuries. Read More »

Clay County placed crosses around the square Thursday to represent deceased Clay County veterans. The square holds 540 white crosses. Each cross has a different name on the front and back. Crosses also list the veteran’s branch, service, and conflict. American Legion started the white cross-project in 2009. The crosses will remain up until Tuesday. The event highlights other events ... Read More »

Last month, Waldo Vasquez responded to a Pulse Point notification and saved a Texas man in cardiac arrest. Vasquez, a Putnam County Fire Department volunteer firefighter, said he received a Pulse Point notification in the parking lot of the Cookeville Walmart. “As I was walking in, my phone started making a noise. I checked my phone. It was a notification from ... Read More »