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The Cookeville-Putnam County NAACP Chapter called on members to embrace unity and community during their Martin Luther King Jr. celebration Sunday. Chapter President Tom Savage said the organization looks to continue growing and providing for those in the Upper Cumberland. “We want to make sure that the people in our community and surrounding counties that the NAACP is an ally ... Read More »
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Anti-Fraternization Policy Change Up For Consideration Tuesday
Putnam County Commissioners will consider changing a policy on Tuesday that prohibits dating and marriage between county department employees. The motion to waive the fraternization policy for EMS will go before the commission without a recommendation from the Planning Committee. EMS Director Tommy Copeland said relaxing the policy for his department would allow him to fill more positions. “In fairness, ... Read More »
Oil & Gas Resolution Could Bring More Revenue to Fentress County
A resolution passed by the Fentress County Commission could lead to additional oil and gas revenue. Commissioners approved a motion asking state lawmakers to rescind the oil and gas severance tax imposed on materials removed from the ground. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said rescinding the tax would bring more money back to Fentress County. “Several [counties] have went on board ... Read More »
Cumberland County Shooting Victim Identified
Cumberland County authorities have identified the person who died during a Saturday night shooting in Lake Tansi. Sheriff Casey Cox said 74-year-old Linda Damewood of Crossville was found dead at the scene. Authorities did not release the names of two other victims who suffered injuries. A CCSO press release said the incident took place at a home on 8610 Cherokee ... Read More »
Substation Fire Leaves 9,000 Without Power in Crossville
Nearly 9,000 people in Crossville are without power Sunday morning. Cumberland County EMA Director Rick Williams reports the outage was caused by a fire at the city’s substation. Crews are currently working on the issue as Williams says power should be restored by noon. A cause of the substation fire is currently unavailable at this time. Cumberland County EMA recommends ... Read More »
Proposed ‘Raw Milk Bill’ Facing Criticism from Senators
A proposed state senate bill restricting consumption of raw milk in Tennessee has faced criticism for being too much government overreach. Senator Paul Bailey says Senate Bill 0015 – known as the ‘raw milk bill’ – impedes on the way of life for many who use dairy from their own livestock. “I think that is a privilege and a personal ... Read More »
One Dead, Two Wounded in Cumberland County Shooting
One person is dead and two others wounded following a Saturday evening shooting in Cumberland County. The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) reports the shooting occurred around 6:38 p.m. along Cherokee Trail. CCSO states three victims were transported to Cumberland Medical Center (CMC) in Crossville. One was pronounced dead, while another is expected to be taken to a regional trauma ... Read More »
Shooting Investigation Underway In Cumberland County
A Saturday evening shooting is under investigation in Cumberland County. According to a press release from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, multiple agencies responded to a reported shooting at approximately 6:38 p.m. on 8610 Cherokee Trail. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigations and Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office are currently on scene conducting the investigation. “Due to the fact that this is ... Read More »
Jackson County Fire Victim Identified
The man who died in a Jackson County house fire has been identified as 46-year-old James Shannon Johnson. Authorities found Johnson inside a single-wide trailer that caught fire Friday morning. He was pronounced dead at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Captain Dennis Thrasher said the investigation remains ongoing. “The victim has been sent for autopsy, but to ... Read More »
Senator To Speak At Martin Luther King, Jr. Event
State Senator Brenda Gilmore will headline a Martin Luther King Jr. Day Event at the Putnam County Courthouse Sunday. President of the NAACP Cookeville-Putnam County Branch Tom Savage said he expects inspiration from her keynote speech. “We are having newly elected Senator Brenda Gilmore of Nashville, Tennessee, who is a lifetime member of the NAACP but a ferocious activist in ... Read More »
