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Heady: Stafford’s Theft Unfortunate

Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady says the theft of over $25,000 dollars by the former County Clerk was a regrettable mistake. Amanda Stafford pleaded guilty Thursday to two counts of theft over $2,500 dollars. Stafford resigned her office earlier this month. “Unfortunately this is something none of us want here in Jackson County,” Heady said. “At the same time, good ... Read More »

Wilson Named White Co Principal

Upperman High School Assistant Principal and Athletic Director Greg Wilson will return home to Sparta to become White County High School’s new principal. The White County School board approved Wilson as the new leader. Wilson was born and bred in Sparta and graduated from White County High School in 1985. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said this hire is as ... Read More »

Wilson Excited About White County Position

Greg Wilson could have never imagined being Principal at White County School as he walked through graduation in 1985. “I was speaking to some classmates online, I would have never thought that I could come back and be in the place of Mr. Charles Dycus, who was our principal,” Wilson said. “One of the things that never crossed my mind.” ... Read More »

McAlister’s Deli Set For June Opening

A Nashville native that came to know Cookeville during his college years while visiting friends at Tennessee Tech will open the 93rd McAlister’s Deli Franchise location in the former Ruby Tuesday building in Cookeville June 15. David Blackburn, CEO of Southern Rock Restaurants, based in Franklin, said it was the hospitality of the community that led to his initial desire ... Read More »

Monterey Woman Facing Aggravated Child Abuse Charges

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department arrested the parents of a five-month-old infant on three counts of aggravated child abuse. Deputies arrested 31-year-old Kayla Crowe of Monterey Thursday. 26-year-old Dulaney Collums of Houston, MS had been arrested in February on other charges. He awaits extradition to Mississippi. Collums’ bond set at $175,000, Crowe’s bond set at $100,000. Both were being held ... Read More »

Meet The Candidates: Dodson Wants To Encourage Tourism

Livingston’s Board of Alderman incumbent Ken Dodson wants the City of Livingston to explore tourism opportunities to help the economy progress. Dodson is one of four candidates vying for three spots in next week’s aldermen race. “We’re such a great community that a lot of people have not experienced,” Dodson said. “But once you do experience, I think we have ... Read More »

Expect Delays This Weekend Around Exit 317

Expect delays again this weekend around Crossville exit 317 on Interstate 40 as resurfacing and bridge repair work takes place. T-DOT will begin work Friday night, creating temporary lane closures on US-127 over the interstate and beneath the bridge on I-40. Lanes will remain open to traffic over the weekend. The construction will continue through 6am Monday. Motorists should use ... Read More »

Criminal Investigation Against Lee Continues

The criminal investigation of Livingston Academy teacher Mark Lee is proceeding. District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway said he received an update from investigators this week. He said they were compiling their report and it should be delivered soon. Lee is under investigation for allegedly sexual harassing two female students. In addition to the District Attorney’s investigation, the Overton County School ... Read More »

Jackson EMS Proposes Bonus For COVID Work

The Jackson County Budget Committee is considering giving full-time EMS workers an $800 bonus for COVID-19 work. EMS Director Keith Bean brought the proposal to the committee at its meeting Thursday night. The total cost for the bonuses set at $9,600 dollars. That’s for the 12 employees working in EMS. Bean suggested using federal stimulus money to fund the bonuses. ... Read More »

Celina Approved For T-DOT Grant

Celina has been awarded a Multimodal Access Grant by T-DOT. UCDD Regional Planning Coordinator Mark Dudney said Celina Mayor Tonya Spears tipped the scale in favor of the grant going to Celina. “Mayor Spears actually got out and walked the entire area and described the state of the sidewalks for me and it gave me some powerful anecdotal evidence for ... Read More »