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Celina Physician Arrested On Federal Drug Distribution Charges

Federal agents charged a Livingston man Friday morning for violating the Controlled Substances Act. Authorities arrested 65-year-old Gilbert Ross Ghearing at his Celina-based medical practice. According to a criminal complaint, Ghearing repeatedly violated the Controlled Substances Act between August 2016 and February 2019. The complaint alleges that Ghearing prescribed Schedule II and Schedule IV drugs outside the usual course of ... Read More »

HRS, Community Break Ground On Walnut Village Renovations

HRS and LHP officials, along with community leaders and Walnut Village residents, break-ground to begin the renovation process on several units over the next year (Photo: Logan Weaver)

LHP Development and Highlands Residential Services (HRS) began the renovation process at Walnut Village in Cookeville Friday. LHP CEO Alvin Nance said the newly-remodeled units will be of great benefit to Walnut Village residents. “We’re talking about spending around $50,000 per unit,” Nance said. “We’re talking about replacing all the kitchen counters, the cabinets, new flooring, upgrades in the bathrooms… ... Read More »

Crossville Man Killed After Deer Strikes Motorcycle

A Crossville man died Thursday night after a deer struck his motorcycle on Highway 68 in Cumberland County. The Tennessee Highway Patrol on Friday identified the deceased as 75-year-old Kenneth A. Lewis. A THP crash report said Lewis was traveling northbound when a deer struck his 2003 Harley Davidson from the west side of the roadway. Officials said the collision ... Read More »

Nutrition Program Offerings, Meal Site Closures Planned For UCHRA

UCHRA board members discuss potential changes within the agency's nutrition program during a special-called meeting Friday (Photo: Logan Weaver)

The Upper Cumberland Human Resources Agency (UCHRA) could see changes in how its nutrition program operates later this year. Executive Director Mark Farley said three counties are interested in helping provide meals through their senior centers. “The senior centers in Pickett, Overton, and Fentress are going to take over the nutrition program and try and run with it, see if ... Read More »

Sparta to Set Date For Sales Tax Public Referendum

Sparta citizens will have the chance to vote on a referendum to increase the city sales tax in the coming weeks. Mayor Jeff Young said the referendum will put the decision into the citizens’ hands. “First thing in the morning, we will take a certified document saying that this board has approved it on second and final reading to the ... Read More »

Former UCHRA Director Files Lawsuit Against Agency

The former executive director of the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) has filed a lawsuit against the organization. Luke Collins accuses multiple city and county mayors of soliciting bribes during his time as the agency’s executive director. Current Executive Director Mark Farley said Collins’ decision to pursue a lawsuit against the agency is unfortunate. “We believe all those claims ... Read More »

Sparta Approves Second Reading of 2020 Budget

The Sparta City Council approved the second and final reading of the 2019-2020 budget Thursday. Mayor Jeff Young said the budget keeps property taxes the same as last year. “I feel like it’s a good thing. I think we have done all we can to keep taxes down,” Young said. “We work hard to do that every year while providing ... Read More »

Jamestown Regional Allowed To Operate ‘Day-to-Day’

Jamestown Regional Medical Center will operate on a day-to-day basis after receiving permission from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). That according to Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson. “We have talked with corporate out of Miami, and they have instructed the hospital here in Jamestown that they will operate business as usual on a day-to-day basis,” Johnson said. ... Read More »

HRS Moves To Ban Smoking, Vaping At Walnut Village

Highlands Residential Services (HRS) will ban all smoking at its Walnut Village once renovations are complete. Executive Director Dow Harris discussed the topic during Thursday’s board of directors meeting. “As these residents move back into a new, remodeled apartment, there’s no smoking if you agree with this policy,” Harris said. “Otherwise, we’re going to continue to have problems and we’re ... Read More »

$6.7 Million Grant to Enhance Jamestown Airport

The Federal Aviation Administration awarded the Jamestown Municipal Airport with a $6.7 million grant Monday. Jamestown Mayor Lyndon Baines said the grant will bring more business to the area. “Nine out of ten, if any kind of industry or business comes to Fentress County or Jamestown, they are going to fly in. I want them to see a nice airport ... Read More »