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The State Court of Appeals refused a new trial for a man sentenced to two life terms for killing his in-laws at their Warren County home. Bryan James Cooke asked for a new trial in April, 2019 but that came some 14 months after sentencing. The court said appeals for a new trial must be made within 30 days. “The ... Read More »

Baxter will explore paving in two places that have been difficult for drivers to navigate in recent years. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved opening for bids to repave Fast Lane and Upperman Lane at its Thursday night meeting. Baxter Mayor John Martin said the surface along Upperman Lane had become an eyesore. He said the one-lane road running ... Read More »

A monument that several speakers admitted they never knew existed until this week brought impassioned pleas from local residents Thursday night. The Cookeville City Council heard from some 39 residents during more than 90 minutes of public comment. The council decided during a Monday night work session to place signage at the City Cemetery noting all headstones and monuments were ... Read More »

Algood police have a new lead in the Algood Drugs burglary. Algood Police Chief Dale Armour confirmed the police department has surveillance footage of one suspect. Armour said the footage is currently being enhanced to identify the suspect. “We have several videos,” Armour said. “We do have some stuff from Fentress County, and we have some stuff locally here. We ... Read More »

Council Member Mark Miller did not ask the Cookeville City Council to add a resolution concerning the Cookeville City Cemetery to the Thursday night agenda. Miller said Wednesday he would ask the council to address the agreement violation that Miller said exists with the Sons of the Confederate Veterans memorial. Miller said the monument should be removed because no one ... Read More »

Two Overton County residents injured Thursday afternoon in a two-car wreck along Highway 111. A vehicle driven by 77-year-old Sidney Sullivan of Cookeville was attempting to turn left from Paran Road onto Highway 111 south. 30-year-old Andrew Scott of Rickman was traveling northbound. Scott’s vehicle hit the left side of Sullivan’s vehicle. Sullivan’s vehicle crossed the median and ended up ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council approved the appointment of Darian Coons as the new city clerk Thursday night. Coons replaces Cathy McClain who retired at the end of June. Coons had served under McClain in the city clerk’s office. The council also approved the ordinance allowing extensions to planning deadlines during state and federal emergencies. Developers could request a six-month extension during ... Read More »

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will increase water patrols this weekend as a part of Operation Dry Water. Operation Dry Water is a national campaign to address impaired boat driving during the July 4th holiday. TWRA Information Specialist Mime Barnes said Fourth of July has the highest boating fatality rate across the United States. “This is a time that you ... Read More »

After three Main Street Live! June events in McMinnville, the Main Street board decided to cancel the concert series for the rest of the summer. The reasons: the Governor’s extended mandate to August 29 and rising virus cases across the state. Main Street Executive Director Teresa Prober said this was the best decision to make, but it was still difficult. ... Read More »

After weeks of COVID delays, Monterey revealed their new splash pad Thursday. City officials gathered to commemorate the project’s completion. Monterey Mayor Bill Wiggins said there will be a celebration for the splash pad Saturday morning. “This is a first for Monterey,” Wiggins said. “Of course we’ve had the swimming pool for years, and now we have what’s called a ... Read More »