Hunters and anglers may now purchase 2019-2020 Tennessee hunting and fishing licenses. A Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency press release states that purchasing a 2019-2020 license supports conversation efforts across the state. One hundred percent of the license fees support wildlife in Tennessee. A license purchase also returns taxes paid on firearms, archery equipment, fishing gear, and boat fuel to Tennessee at ... Read More »
Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter reports revenue numbers look good through the first seven months of the year. Porter said Tuesday that the county should be on track to meet projected budget numbers. “On a good not, so far for the first seven months of the year, we’ve collected $1.1 million more than we collected last year,” Porter said. “That ... Read More »
Overton County Executive Ben Danner has declared a state of emergency due to severe flooding across the area. Overton/Pickett E-911 reports officials have been in contact with Tennessee Emergency Management to assist with flooding issues. Bradford Hicks Drive near the Highway 52 intersection remains partially closed due to high water. Overton County Schools have already closed for Friday, Feb. 22. ... Read More »
Cold and rainy weather could potentially draw insects indoors and inside your home. Steven Wheeler owns and operates PestPro pest control in Cookeville. He said several species have caused problems around the area due to recent rainfall. “We get a lot of earwigs, millipedes, kind of creepy-crawly things,” Wheeler said. “We’ve had a lot of spiders this year. I don’t ... Read More »
Crossville City Council has approved a $32,00 budget amendment for the Inn of the Cumberlands demolition project. City Manager Greg Wood said the property will be put up for auction later this year. “If you haven’t been by the former Cumberland Inn, there’s maybe a dump truck or two loads left of it now,” Wood said. “The signs down and ... Read More »
![Heavy rain flooded Bradford Hicks Drive in Livingston Wednesday. Officials say the road remains partially closed due to high water and will likely flood again this weekend [Photo: OVerton/Pickett E-911]](https://newstalk941.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Bradford-Hicks-Drive-Flooded-e1550784368126-150x150.jpg)
Overton County crews are working to lower water levels across the area before more rain moves through the region. Overton Assistant EMA Director Eric Stevens said flood water in Livingston and the rest of the county has receded in most areas. However, parts of Bradford Hicks Drive still remain partially closed. “We’re still trying to lower the water levels. We’re currently ... Read More »
Jackson County has received a $52,000 grant to help improve solid waste infrastructure. Mayor Randy Heady said around $18,000 will be used for engineering, designing and building a structure for recycling. “We want to recycle, but you have to have the infrastructure to handle your recycling. What I realized, upon being appointed into the mayor’s position, was that we didn’t ... Read More »
Putnam County Schools will provide free meals to students and their families while the district remains closed for flooding. Nutrition Field Manager Chrissy Flowers said meals will be provided Thursday and Friday while kids are out of school. “We’re going to be offering a hot entree as well as a cold entree,” Flowers said. “People are allowed to come in ... Read More »
The Tennessee Public Health Subcommittee passed a proposed bill banning abortion once a heartbeat is detected in an unborn fetus. State House Representative Ryan Williams said the bill will likely be supported by a majority of the state’s House of Representatives. “I think it’s going to find a lot of favor in the House, I really do,” Williams said. “I ... Read More »
Cookeville Police have charged an Antioch man with solicitation of a minor for rape of a child. Officers arrested 30-year-old Justin Garrett Mack Thursday morning after he traveled to Cookeville to complete a sexual act with a child. According to a press release from the Cookeville Police Department, Mack solicited a law enforcement officer posing as a minor. He faces ... Read More »
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