Work on Sparta’s Bockman Way continues. Crews began a project to construct sidewalks, catch basins, storm sewers and new sewer lines on Bockman Way back in July. City Administrator Chris Dorsey said the city tacked sewage onto the project to preserve the new pavement. “They camera-ed it and it did need some work on it that we’d just go ahead ... Read More »

A new factory is among the employers featured at Van Buren County’s job fair. Last July, Gov. Bill Haslam announced Textile Corporation of America would open in Pikeville, bringing 1,000 new jobs. Van Buren County officials have been planning the job fair for months. Dozens of employers will be there, representing a wide variety of jobs, from industrial work to ... Read More »

Sheila Scruggs talks with Megan Kelly of Mid Cumberland Workforce Services about their upcoming job fair October 5th, from 9am-1pm at Cookeville Veteran’s Hall. Read More »

Cookeville Codes Director Jeff Littrell said construction keeps his office busy. “We’re busy, the building construction at the Shoppes at Eagle Point is gearing up so we’ve got their plans we’re reviewing and hopefully the convention center is kicking off, we’re looking at site plans on them,” Littrell said. Construction for both homes and businesses goes through Littrell’s office. The ... Read More »

When the railroad began snaking its way across the Tennessee countryside in the 1880s…the economy grew. Part of that growth…the expansion of coal mining in the mountainous regions of the state. Coal mining grew from about 2 million tons excavated in 1890….to more than 7 million around World War I. The Upper Cumberland…a big part of that industry….in places you MIGHT NOT even ... Read More »

A White County man was sentenced to 158 months in prison for his role trafficking methamphetamine into White and Putnam counties. David Allen Pecor was indicted by a federal grand jury on multiple charges. In March 2016, Pecor was arrested by deputies with the Putnam and White County sheriffs departments, Sparta Police, the DEA and drug task force officers. He ... Read More »

Crossville Police say a day of demonstrations has been peaceful. A written release from Crossville Police said about 50 members of a neo-Nazi group held a conference at Cumberland Mountain State Park Saturday. About 50 protestors were on hand as well. The release said both groups were peaceful and enjoyed their freedom to exercise their opinions and beliefs in a ... Read More »

THP reports indicate 73-year-old Jim Dagovanos died on the scene of a traffic accident early Friday morning. Dagovanos was the owner of Yanni’s Grille in Sparta. THP reports state Dagovanos was traveling southbound on Highway 111 shortly before 7 a.m. Friday. His Mercedes SUV traveled off the right side of the roadway, hitting several trees before hitting a dirt embankment ... Read More »

Join Larry Stone as he recaps Friday’s High School Football games from around the region. Today’s guest coaches and players from Jackson County, White County, Cookeville High School, Pickett County, and Livingston Academy. Read More »

In a written statement Friday evening, the Crossville Police Department said white supremacists and opposition groups may be in town this weekend. According to the statement, police were made aware a group of white supremacists intended to have meetings in town or at a local park, Friday night and Saturday. The release stated no groups applied for a permit. Social ... Read More »