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Crossville Police have launched an investigation after a thief broke into a convenience store and stole thousands of dollars in cash and other items. Investigators have not named any suspects at this time. The incident happened Sunday at the In&Out Gas Station on Sparta Highway. A police report said Officer Brandon Griffin responded the business and observed the front glass ... Read More »

A White County man has landed behind bars for allegedly leading Cookeville Police on a vehicle pursuit. Cookeville Police Officers charged Brian Trae Mcwhirter with evading arrest. He has not yet posted his $5,000 bond amount. The incident happened Monday when Mcwhirter allegedly ignored a stop sign at Salem Road and Highway 111. An arrest warrant said the defendant refused ... Read More »

The dry and hot weather has caused some issues for area farmers. Jason Garrett is an agriculture agent for the Overton County U.T. Extension Office. He said the grounds have become burnt up, forcing farmers to use hay earlier than usual. “If a farmer has to start feeding hay around the first of October, that’s a month and a half ... Read More »

The Cookeville Performing Arts Center will soon have a new lighting console. Cookeville Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said city council members will consider purchasing a new system during Thursday night’s meeting. “The lighting console at CPAC is pretty old technology,” Woods said. “It’s over 20-years-old and it’s starting to lose it’s memory.” Eight companies submitted bids for replacing the ... Read More »

Tenants of the renovated Walnut Village housing complex will receive medical alert system pendants. The Highlands Residential Services board approved a five-year contract for the devices last week. Director of Operations Chris Cassetty said it’s an economical way to take care of the complex’s disabled and elderly residents. “It is something that we are taking care of for them. We ... Read More »

A judge has set a trial date for a theft case involving Smithville’s former Mayor and his son. 73-year-old Jimmy Poss faces charges of official misconduct and theft after hiring his son to work for the Smithville golf course and swimming pool in September 2017 without permission from the Board of Aldermen. Anthony Poss also faces one count of theft ... Read More »

A single-vehicle crash in Smith County injured a Lebanon man on Saturday. The Tennessee Highway Patrol said 59-year-old Freddy Warrick was traveling East on Grant Highway when the accident occurred. A crash report said his Nissan Frontier ran off the right side of the road, re-entered the roadway, and crossed the center line before traveling off the left side of ... Read More »

A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project will close a portion of State Highway 141 in DeKalb County. The Tennessee Department of Transportation said the road will be closed adjacent to Long Branch Campground beginning Tuesday. The closure will be in effect until October 22. The project involves the replacement of a box culvert as part of the Center Hill ... Read More »

A Cookeville man faces charges for allegedly stealing prescription medication from a home. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office charged John Pearson with aggravated burglary and theft. He remains behind bars on $21,000 bond. An arrest warrant accuses Pearson of entering the victim’s home without permission on Friday and stealing 20 morphine tablets and 10 zohydro pills. The report said a ... Read More »

The Overton County School System will move forward with renovating the Livingston Academy football stadium. Director of Schools Mark Winningham said the school board has approved the project not to exceed $4.3 million. “It’s very much needed. Our existing stadium is approximately 40-years old,” Winningham said. “It’s brick and mortar and it’s in pretty bad shape. It’s a much needed ... Read More »