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Capacity Restrictions To Be Lifted Next Friday

Capacity restrictions will be lifted for restaurants and retailers beginning next Friday, Governor Bill Lee’s office announced Friday. “Tennesseans have worked incredibly hard to do their part and help slow the spread of COVID-19 so that our state can begin to reopen,” Lee said in a statement Friday. “Thanks to their continued efforts, we’re able to allow restaurants and retail ... Read More »

Algood Police Investigating Kidnapping

Algood Police investigating an alleged kidnapping and armed robbery at the Algood Manor Thursday night. It happened around 11:45pm. The victim was released soon after along Highway 111 at the 10th Street ramp. Police said it was not a random act, but apparently a specifically targeted event. Witnesses told police several men forced the victim into a vehicle at gunpoint. ... Read More »

Community Honors Fallen Officers Friday

Taps played. So did the bagpipes. The community gathered in a light rain Friday morning to honor the men and women of law enforcement. Flags flew at half staff in honor of those who have fallen. Officers and their families, citizens and local leaders gathered outside the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department Friday morning to honor the fallen. Cookeville Police Chief ... Read More »

Exit 317 Repairs Will Slow Weekend I-40 Traffic

Expect traffic delays this weekend on Cumberland County’s portion of Interstate 40. Bridge deck repairs on US 127 over I-40 will close one I-40 lane in each direction beginning Friday at 7pm. This is the main Crossville artery at Exit 317. The road work will last through Monday at 6am when the lanes will be reopened. Motorists should expect delays ... Read More »

Insurance Costs A Concern To Crossville Council

Crossville City Council got its first look at a $17.6 million budget Thursday night during a budget work session. The council’s biggest issue during the nearly two-hour session focused on health insurance costs and trying to understand what made up the numbers. The city’s insurance plan does not align with the budget meaning the city has to predict January increases. ... Read More »

Jewelry, Holes In Pants Changed In Clay Policy

The Clay County School Board approved a first reading of changes to the high school handbook Thursday night. Changes include allowing no open holes or ripped seams above the knees. Clay County Director of Schools Matt Eldridge said the system planned to make that policy uniform across the system once the board passes the change. The system removed a line ... Read More »

Summer Camp Still On Despite Pandemic

Summer fun for kids has not been cancelled for at least one local summer camp this year. The Cedar Lake Camp will begin seeing kids for overnight camp in June. Executive Director Ryan Higgins said they are implementing safety measures. “The parents are going to do a wellness check before the kids ever come to camp,” Higgins said. “Parents are ... Read More »

Memorial Service For Law Enforcement Set For Friday

72 law enforcement officers nationwide have given their lives in service so far in 2020. That’s a 27 percent increase over last year. Friday is National Peace Officer Memorial Day. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said it’s a chance to remember those who laid down their lives. “We just want to recognize the men and women who have paid the ... Read More »

Sparta Green Market Opening Postponed

Friday would have been the first day for the Sparta Green Market. The market will now return for the 2020 season June 19th. Co-Founder Steve Ware said the market will run from June until October from 4-7 p.m. every third Friday. “We decided to push it back because it is a gathering place of people,” Ware said “Even though it ... Read More »

Home In Livingston A Total Loss To Fire

Multiple emergency personnel were called to the scene of a fire at a single-family dwelling in Livingston Thursday evening. Overton County Fire Chief, Rocky Dial, said the dwelling was a complete loss. The home was located at Carr Avenue and Long Street. No one was home at the time and no injuries were reported. Emergency personnel extinguished the fire around ... Read More »