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The Crossville-Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce has named David Rutherford as their interim president and CEO. Rutherford said he will look to continue several of the Chamber’s current and previous efforts in growing the local economy. “We’re going to continue to the work that has been going on as far as industry recruitment. We have a good staff that can ... Read More »
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Three Charged After Purse-Snatching In Algood
Putnam County authorities arrested three individuals following a purse-snatching incident in Algood Tuesday. Officials charged Richard Hopper Jr. and Seth White, of North Carolina, and Chris Perry of Utah for their role in the crime. The Algood Police Department reports the men were in the Algood Walmart when they stole a purse from a shopping cart while the victim wasn’t ... Read More »
HEP Looks To Address Challenges In Economic Development
The Highlands Economic Partnership (HEP) looks to address potential challenges in economic development over the next year. Stephen Crook serves as the Highlands’ Vice President of Economic Development. He said growing existing businesses and industries can also have a negative impact. “It’s given us a much narrower scope of types of businesses to bring in that could help grow the ... Read More »
Cumberland County Moves Hwy 127 Expansion Project Forward
Cumberland County will move forward with TDOT in expanding Highway 127. County commissioners approved a contract proposal Monday evening agreeing to the project proposal. County Mayor Allen Foster said the highway expansion will help promote industrial development in the region. “I think it will be a great benefit for Cumberland and Fentress counties, especially if TDOT will do the four ... Read More »
Fentress County Applying for Tourism Enhancement Grant
Fentress County will become at least the fourth Upper Cumberland community to apply for a Tourism Enhancement Grant this year. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the grant would allow the county to create a tourism hub near Sergeant York Park. “We first thought it would be good for a market but we didn’t want it to turn into like a ... Read More »
Commission Recommends Three Judge Applicants
The Trial Court Vacancy Commission voted to recommend three individuals for the 13th Judicial Court Judge position Tuesday. Chair Bill Koch announced the recommendations of Rebecca Brady, Wesley Thomas Bray, and J. Michael Shipman. “I think all my colleagues and I were very impressed with the four individuals who applied for these jobs. We thought they answered the questions very ... Read More »
Cookeville Basketball Coach Kevin Bray Resigns
Cookeville High School Boys Basketball Coach Kevin Bray will step down from his position. Principal Dr. Linda Nash made the announcement Tuesday morning via a press release. Nash stated that Bray will remain on staff as a classroom teacher at CHS. Assistant Coach Matt Hill will serve as the interim head coach until a full-time replacement can be found. Newly-hired ... Read More »
Jacob Stanley Snyder Sentenced To Life In Prison
A Clay County judge sentenced 30-year-old Jacob Stanley Snyder to life in prison Tuesday for first-degree murder. Snyder was indicted earlier this year in the shooting death of 11-year-old Harley Evans last October. Bryant Dunaway serves as the 13th Judicial District Attorney General. “We wanted to hold Snyder responsible. His actions can’t be described as anything other than pure evil, ... Read More »
Livingston Working On New Website
Livingston city officials are working on a new website. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the newly-designed site adds several new features providing convenience to area residents. “The new website should be able to give the community a choice to watch city council meetings on demand, so we’re excited about it,” Hayes said. “Also, we have our online billing hooked up to ... Read More »
Cumberland County Man Sentenced In 2017 Infant Abuse Case
A Cumberland County man will spend the next 17 years behind bars for abusing a Rhea County infant in 2017. A Rhea County criminal judge sentenced 26-year-old Jesse Lynn Wyatt to prison earlier this week. Wyatt pleaded guilty to aggravated child abuse of a child less than eight years old. Rhea County grand jurors indicted Wyatt less than two months ... Read More »
