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The State Court Of Appeals denied a Putnam County man’s request to overturn his conviction on four counts of aggravated sexual battery and five counts of rape of a child. The trial court sentenced Stephen Demps to 25 years in prison. Demps claimed law enforcement altered evidence and that he received ineffective assistance from his attorney. Demps also asked the ... Read More »

A group of Tennessee Tech students and staff gathered some 250 bags of healthy foods this week for Upper Cumberland children in need. Anna Cooper’s Backpack Buddies started in 2016. Cooper was a Tennessee Tech track and field and cross country student-athlete who helped initiate the program. Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance Mandy Thatcher said when Cooper passed from a ... Read More »

Livingston’s on-going Courthouse Square upgrades are costing more as delays in project approval continue. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the original budget for the project passed in 2021. Since that time, inflation has taken its toll. “I think we know that government moves slow, and we’ve been working on this project now for pretty close to two years,” Mayor Curtis Hayes ... Read More »

The Van Buren County Chamber Of Commerce has opened its doors to the Van Buren County Schools, allowing the system space to operate its Resource Program. The Resource Program provides access to showers, washers and dryers, and other services to local families who would otherwise not have access. Chamber President Micah Davis said the school did not have a room ... Read More »

The city of Cookeville allocated some $50,000 in this year’s fiscal year budget to make the customer service area of City Hall more ADA-compliant. City Manager James Mills said the city plans to lower counters to make customer service and tax collection areas more accessible for citizens in wheelchairs. Mills said few changes have been made to these areas of ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech has been awarded a $1.8 million federal grant to create a new research and support facility for substance abuse. The Center for Addiction, Prevention, Research, and Support will work with students who are in recovery. Director Steven Seiler said the center will also provide support to substance abuse coalitions across the Upper Cumberland. “They’re highly competitive grants and ... Read More »

Seven beef cattle buyers from Mexico just visited multiple Tennessee farms on an international trade mission including Warren County’s Walker Family Farm. The visitors received a first-hand look at available livestock during the week-long mission. Owner Eric Walker said expanding trade internationally is a good thing for Tennessee livestock farmers as it gives them more exposure. “It’s very good, beef ... Read More »

Sgt Alvin C. York State Historic Park will host its annual Veterans Day event Saturday, honoring Tennesseans who fought in World War I. Park Manager Nate Dodson said there will be programming from 9am-4pm at the park including reenactments and a ceremony honoring Tennessean soldiers past and present. Dodson said it will be a unique opportunity for families to learn ... Read More »

The Livingston/Overton County Veterans Day Ceremony has been moved Friday to the Joe L. Evins Community Center. The decision made because of the possibility of inclement weather. The event begins Friday morning at 10am. The event had been scheduled for the Courthouse Square, however forecasters say showers are possible during the setup time for the event. The Community Center is ... Read More »

District Attorney General Jason Lawson said he took information about a Jackson County paddling incident to the Jackson County Grand Jury for a decision on charges. Dodson Branch Elementary Assistant Principal Tena Lynn and Teacher Jackson Patterson face charges following the early October paddling incident. Both were jailed Tuesday. Both have been placed on administrative leave. Lawson said the complaint ... Read More »