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Construction continues on the Overton County services building as crews plan on pouring basement walls Thursday. Overton County Executive Ben Danner said the project is approximately two weeks behind schedule due to weather. “We’ve had a lot of rain. Seems like as soon as we started digging the basement it started raining,” Danner said. “This week they say they’re going ... Read More »
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Sparta To Create School Zone On Roosevelt Drive
The City of Sparta will place a school zone at Roosevelt Drive in front of White County High School. Mayor Jeff Young said the Board of Aldermen and Mayor hope to have the zone in place before the new school year. “But I think it is something like in a small town like ours, we haven’t had too many new ... Read More »
Putnam Commission Approves 19.6-Cent Property Tax Increase
The Putnam County Commission approved a new budget Monday with a 19.6-cent property tax increase. The $2.94 tax rate provides a boost to school safety by funding five school resource officers. District 7 Commissioner AJ Donadio motioned for the increase after commissioners voted against four different proposals, including a 22-cent increase recommended by the Putnam County Budget Committee. “It really ... Read More »
CRMC Presenting Resolution To Council Thursday Selling CRH
Cookeville Regional Medical Center will present a resolution to city council members Thursday to accept a new offer on Cumberland River Hospital. CRMC Chief Executive Officer Paul Korth discussed the resolution with Cookeville city officials during Monday’s work session. “[It’s the] Hardest thing we’ve ever done,” Korth said. “All the way from closing it to this, It’s been a painful ... Read More »
John Rose Co-Sponsoring SONG Act To Improve Concert Safety
United States Congressman John Rose is co-sponsoring legislation that would help address safety concerns at concert venues. The SONG Act would give the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) the authority to restrict flights over concerts and music festival locations. “The FAA has had the authority with respect to sporting events to restrict flights over the airspace over major venues when there’s ... Read More »
Fentress County Not Expecting Changes To Property Taxes
Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson doesn’t expect the county’s property tax rate to change for the new fiscal year. Johnson said the county commission’s budget committee will meet next week to finalize the 2019-2020 spending plan. “We’re going to scratch and claw and keep [property taxes] as low as we can,” Johnson said. “Of course as each year goes, you ... Read More »
Officers Find Meth Inside Man’s Anal Cavity Monday
A Baxter man faces charges after authorities found nearly ten grams of meth inside his anal cavity on Monday. The Cookeville Police Department charged Brandon Luke Jones with introduction of contraband into a penal facility. Officers had arrested the 37-year-old Jones after finding a pipe during a traffic stop at the North Willow Avenue Wendy’s. According to an arrest report, ... Read More »
Authorities Encourage Safe Driving As New School Year Begins
Local authorities are encouraging citizens to stay safe while driving as a new school year begins. Cookeville Police Captain Bobby Anderson said drivers should be aware of their surroundings as buses return to the roadways. “Also watch for the crossing guards. Last year we had a crossing guard struck by a vehicle and we want to keep our crossing guards ... Read More »
Teen, Cumberland Deputies Injured In Saturday Crash
A Crossville teen and two Cumberland County Sheriff’s deputies suffered injuries during a Saturday crash. The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports the accident occurred on Highway 70 North when the 16-year-old turned in front of the deputies’ vehicle. According to a crash report, the teen’s 2004 Honda Accord spun around during the collision and came to a stop in the roadway. ... Read More »
Central Trail Board Mulling Expansion
The Tennessee Central Trail Board continues to discuss possible directions for expanding the current 4.2 mile rail trail. Board member Bryan Payne said any decision will be up to elected officials in Cookeville, Algood, and Putnam County. “We’ve got a couple of different proposals in terms of directions and routes,” Payne said. “What we are doing now is putting that ... Read More »
