A road connecting Crossville and Spring City will open to one lane traffic on Saturday, May 12. TDOT worked on the section of SR-68 near log mile 5 in Rhea County after a slide in April. Only light traffic can use the road, including school buses, cars, and pick-up trucks. Heavy commercial vehicles cannot drive on the road. A temporary ... Read More »

The Algood Fire Hall construction will move forward in the coming months. Kirk Dyer is the Mayor of Algood. “We are looking at an October to November completion date,” Dyer said. “And be ready to move in.” Dyer said construction will pick up speed now that the weather has cleared up. “The pad work and construction are continuing,” Dyer said. ... Read More »

For the second year, Putnam County and Cookeville will host the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Officers’ Association Spring Conference. Rick Baker is Lieutenant of the Putnam County’s Sheriff’s Office. “Putnam County is really, here in Cookeville, is the center of the state. So officers are able to meet here, just about in the middle of the state,” Baker said. “And the community is ... Read More »

White County Sheriff’s  Department Narcotics Division arrested thirty-one individuals during a large-scale drug bust Wednesday, May 9. Charges against the detained individuals include various drug charges and theft of property. Multiple Upper Cumberland agencies assisted in the arrests, including the Tennessee National Guard Counterdrug Taskforce and Tennessee Highway Patrol. The bust started at 6:00 AM at the National Guard Armory. Among ... Read More »

Crossville City Council voted to submit an application to the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program Tuesday night. Greg Woods is the City Manager of Crossville. “This is something we have done the past couple of years and what it is is a fifty-fifty match for trees. They put in five thousand and we put in five thousand,” Woods said. “That helps provide ... Read More »

Sparta adjusted the electricity rates in order to update infrastructure in the coming fiscal year. Chris Dorsey is the City Administrator. Dorsey said increasing the rate benefits the city by paying for various updates. The rate increase will also help pay for employee benefits, Dorsey said. “Basically we do that every year but of course, you know, buying a utility pole ... Read More »

A group of  Tennessee representatives visited the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment in Irwin, California. The 278th Cavalry Regiment functions out of Knoxville and includes citizens from the Upper Cumberland. Rep. Kelly Keisling traveled with the group. “We were invited by Major General, Adjutant General if you will, Max Haston of our Tennessee National Guard,” Keisling said. “And I might add ... Read More »

Algood City council passed the first reading of the new budget Tuesday night. Mayor Kirk Dyer said he believes the budget will continue to benefit Algood. ” It is a very sound budget. A lot of thought went into it. And it covers and encompasses a lot of our newest purchases,” Dyer said. “Being the White Plains Plantation and the ... Read More »

The Ohio Valley Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships will bring economic gains to Cookeville. Mike Wilson directs athletics at Tennessee Tech. Tennessee Tech will host the championships. “There are eight men’s teams and twelve women’s teams all members of the Ohio Valley Conference,” Wilson said. “Approximately five hundred student-athletes will be here competing to win their individual races and their ... Read More »

With the warmer weather, people start to stay outside longer. Those spending time outdoors should protect themselves from tick and mosquito-borne illnesses. Lisa Bumbalough directs health at the Putnam County Health Department. “Warmer weather is here and many people are spending more time outdoors,” Bumbalough said. “So we need to be proactive and be aware and prevent any of these mosquito and tick bites.” ... Read More »