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The Tennessee Court of Appeals denied the appeal of Willie Nathan Jones on second degree murder and attempted second degree murder charges. Jones currently serving 37 years on the charges. In a ruling from Judge Robert L. Holloway, Jr, the court affirmed the judgement of the trial court. The appeals court found the defendant’s claims of cumulative errors did not ... Read More »

The Pickett County Historical Society will launch a plaque program to recognize historical buildings. The Campbell Cabin will be the first to receive the honor this Saturday. County Historian Richard Pierce said the plaque will distinguish the cabin’s name and year it was built. “Something the historical society is doing is recognizing old buildings,” Pierce said. “It was in the ... Read More »

The Livingston Regional Hospital is allowing visitors inside with limitations. Marketing Director David Cox said to decrease cross contamination, they implemented a “one one one” visitation plan. “For every patient that we have in the hospital they’re allowed one visitor for one day,” Cox said. “Every day is a new day, obviously, so if you have one visitor come in ... Read More »

As students spend more time online with classwork, the risk of cyber crimes against children increases. The TBI has received more than 450 tips about potential internet crimes against children this year. Cookeville Police Captain Bobby Anderson said a relationship with your child is the most important part of cyber safety. “You are not able to monitor your kid’s activities ... Read More »

Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said Cumberland Cove area receiving broadband access is a big step towards his goal of county wide coverage. Over 50 percent of the county will have access to high speed Internet by the end of the year. “I think it is amazing news,” Porter said. “We have been working on this for a long time. ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council Member Eric Walker said the Monday night decision made on a Spring Street quarry rezoning seemed the best possible outcome. Walker serves on the planning commission, which granted the rezoning at the corner of I-40 and Spring Street. “I think the planning commission was making the decision that needed to be made,” Walker said. “The quarry process ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech students looking for work can job hunt at Wednesday’s part-time job fair. Sixteen companies will be looking for student employees starting at 11 a.m. on Centennial Plaza. Career Development Director Russ Coughenour said the event is meant for new students with gaps in their schedule. “Hopefully, this event will help make a difference in employing them and helping ... Read More »

The ground breaking for the Baxter Crossroads subdivision at the intersection of Highway 56 and Highway 70 took place Tuesday morning . Putnam County and Baxter elected officials gathered for the celebration of the new 80 lot neighborhood. D.R. Horton Nashville President Danny Clawson said the homes are affordable and designed for families. “It is going to be a good ... Read More »

Cummins Falls State Park rangers are buzzing about harvesting honey for the first time. After three years of taking care of their honeybees, this summer is the first year rangers were able to “rob the hive.” Park Ranger Ashley Clark said 13 gallons were harvested. “We go in and we pull the frames with the honey on it, we have ... Read More »

Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady said his airport got exactly what it needed. A new tractor will keep the grounds clean of brush and small trees, which has been an issue for Jackson County since 2019. Heady said this equipment came together with help from the state. “We’ve been having a difficult time keeping that clean, so TDOT Aeronautics called ... Read More »