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Van Buren Showing Recycling Center To Company

Van Buren County is exploring the option to allow its recycling center to be converted into a factory. Mayor Greg Wilson said a manufacturing company will is searching for space across the state. The company wished to remain anonymous during the initial phase of its search. Wilson said the company is looking for a 10-year lease and would bring 30 ... Read More »

Nearly 3 Inches Of Rain Over Northern Counties

Northern areas of the Upper Cumberland saw training rain and thunder Saturday night as storms trained out of Kentucky. By 3:40am Sunday morning, one National Weather Service observer reported 2.77 inches of rain in Celina. A flash flood warning was issued as the storms began to unwind over Clay, Pickett and Fentress Counties Sunday morning. In Jackson County, EMS reported ... Read More »

Rollover Closes I-40 Westbound Saturday Night

An overturned tractor trailer has a portion of Putnam County’s Interstate 40 closed Saturday night. The westbound lanes of the interstate are completely closed as of 10:30pm following the rollover. The incident happened near mile marker 270 between the Buffalo Valley and Smithville exits. Construction had been taking place in this area earlier Saturday. It is not known if that ... Read More »

Cumberland Co Deputy Shot, Airlifted To Knoxville

A Cumberland County Sheriffs Deputy was airlifted to University of Tennessee Medical Center Saturday night after a shooting on Chestnut Hill Road. The deputy responded to a suspicious person call just after 7pm. The deputy exchanged gunfire with an unnamed suspect. The deputy was wounded on the upper right side. The condition of the deputy is not known. According to ... Read More »

TRAFFIC ALERT: I-40 West Slowed In Putnam

Construction Saturday afternoon on Interstate 40 has slowed traffic. Westbound lanes near mile marker 270 in Putnam County are slowed between the Smithville and Buffalo Valley exits. Putnam County 911 reports traffic is moving at roughly 10 mph. Travelers going westbound may want to use alternate routes Saturday afternoon. Read More »

Putnam Expected To Make FEMA Submission Next Week

Putnam County officials expect to submit the final report on the March 3rd tornado to FEMA next week. Mayor Randy Porter said the report includes expenses of overtime hours and law enforcement work around $3 million. The Clean-up will cost around $2 million. “We have weekly conference calls with FEMA, and they’ve been very good to help us,” Porter said. ... Read More »

White County Teacher Nominated For State Teacher Of The Year

White County Middle School Teacher Teresa Buckner is one of nine finalists for Tennessee Teacher of the Year. Buckner said being selected is an honor, but believes all teachers should be recognized for their hard work during the Covid shutdown. “It is very exciting,” Buckner said. “Not only for me, but for our county. I feel special and honored to ... Read More »

City Of Spencer Passes Status Quo Budget

The new Spencer budget includes no new tax increase. Spencer Mayor and Board of Aldermen passed a $587,000 budget. The 2021 budget is the same as last year’s except for the addition of one police officer. Spencer Mayor Mickey Robinson said the city’s budget has been healthy for years. Robinson said the extra officer will allow law enforcement to patrol ... Read More »

Crossville Model Railroad Club Exhibit Returns

The Crossville Model Railroad Club has reopened its “Wonderful World of Trains” exhibit at the Crossville Outlet Center. The model train sets change each season. This summer’s main train set is carnival themed. Public Relations Director Ann Grogitsky said since closing because of COVID-19, the club has worked hard to update the exhibit to prepare for this weekend. “We are ... Read More »

Knight: Lee Investigation Should Shift To School Board

The attorney for two former Livingston Academy students said the school board should follow through on the investigation of inappropriate conduct by teacher Mark Lee. “I hope that this isn’t the end of this investigation,” Attorney Brett Knight said. “It’s just a removal of that detour and getting it back where it really needs to be, which is in the ... Read More »