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The resignation and conviction of former Jackson County Clerk Amanda Stafford came after a lengthy investigation by multiple agencies. Assistant District Attorney Ian Bratton prosecuted the criminal case. He said the investigation took a while and there were a number of twists along the way. The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office began an investigation into Stafford’s actions after a surprise cash county ... Read More »

The City of Sparta wants to use the Tourism Enhancement Grant on North Carter Street Park. North Carter renovations would mirror the South Carter Street Park and receive a new pavilion, walking trial and decorative lighting. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said completing the north side would complete the tourism project for the street. “We are hoping that we can show ... Read More »

The City of Livingston will submit a 130 page Main Street Designation application to the state this week. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Greg McDonald said the application looks excellent. “Our people in the state that do make the approval, they’ve been here, they know us, they’ve visited all the things that we have going on in our downtown area ... Read More »

Livingston Regional Hospital is now conducting same-day Covid testing. For now, the testing is reserved for emergency patients and surgeries. Director of Physician Relations David Cox said if supplies increase, same-day testing could be available for the entire community. “I certainly hope the community will be able to have this available to them,” Cox said. “Right now, we are encouraging ... Read More »

Clay County officials received a USDA loan for their $7.5 million jail project. Board members will arrange interim financing through a local bank over the next few weeks. County Mayor Dale Reagan said they’ve been talking about this project for over six years. “The design phase and stuff, it looks like it’s going to take about six months to do ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech will offer a new master of science degree program in Community Health and Nutrition, one of the first programs in the nation. The new program will provide advanced academics in rural community health for credentialed nutrition and dietitian professionals and undergraduate dietetic students in need of a registered dietitian nutrition certification combined with a graduate degree.  Provost and ... Read More »

The on-again-off-again development of a shopping center at the corner of East 10th Street and Old Kentucky Road in Cookeville appears to be on again. Cookeville’s Industrial Development Board Vice Chair Jim Martin said he was hopeful that a well-funded developer has come forward. The board voted Wednesday to approve a tentative agreement of a 10-year real estate abatement and ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech University will bring in portable buildings to move the football program’s offices out of leaky Tucker Stadium. Although Vice President for Programs and Finance Claire Stinson told Trustees that the buildings were “semi-temporary” fix until a new stadium could be built, Tech President Phil Oldham admitted that will not be possible for the foreseeable future. “Obviously we want ... Read More »

TTI Floor Care will add some 500 jobs in Putnam County thanks to a plant expansion announced Wednesday. The $20 million investment to expand the Cookeville plant will include new production lines and products at the facility just off Highway 111. Jobs will be added over a five-year period. The plant will also add new shifts. Cookeville’s Industrial Development Board ... Read More »

A three-car accident along US 127 in Fentress County Tuesday left two people injured. 38-year-old Ben Jenkins of Clarkrange was travelling northbound when he came upon two vehicles stopped to make a left turn. Jenkins could not slow down, hitting the vehicle driven by 44-year-old David Smith of Jamestown. Jenkins’ vehicle overturned as he hit the right shoulder. Smith’s vehicle ... Read More »