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A judge handed down a 24-year prison sentence Wednesday to a man convicted of setting fire to three homes in Overton County. Calvin Booher pleaded guilty to arson as well as three related charges stemming from events that occurred two years ago. The incident occurred on September 19th, 2016 when Booher went on a violent crime spree in which he ... Read More »
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Cookeville Celebrates Eagle Point Project’s Anniversary
Putnam County and Cookeville officials celebrated the one-year anniversary of the groundbreaking of the Shoppes at Eagle Point development Wednesday. Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton says it’s great to finally see what was once an empty lot finally being used. “For many years, this land represented untapped potential to many Cookevillians,” Shelton says. “The question was always ‘what’s it going to ... Read More »
Williams To Run For House Majority Leader
Cookeville State Representative Ryan Williams will seek the nomination to become the next House Majority Leader. Williams made the announcement Wednesday in a letter addressed to his Republican colleagues. “As your Majority Leader, I will continue to focus on bringing our members together to achieve similar successful outcomes on important state issues, and also provide more guidance and support for ... Read More »
TDOT Closing Portion of Cookeville Square Thursday
The Tennessee Department of Transportation will shut down a portion of the Cookeville Courthouse square Thursday. TDOT says crews will operate in front of Char Steak Lounge between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. along South Washington Avenue. A press release states the closure will be for asphalt repair along the roadway. Drivers are asked to seek an alternative route during ... Read More »
Cookeville Man Charged in DeKalb County Burglary
A Cookeville man will appear in court next week after being arrested in connection with a September burglary in DeKalb County. DeKalb County Sheriff Patrick Ray reports 33-year-old Jesse Warden faces several charges after breaking into and stealing several items from a business on Smithville Highway. The incident occurred Sept. 11 when Warden and his accomplice – 36-year-old Rebecca Lynn Hembree ... Read More »
Tornado Confirmed In White County Monday
The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF0 tornado touched down in White County during Monday’s round of severe weather. A statement from the NWS on Wednesday said damage occurred at Upper Cumberland Regional Airport and included mostly tree damage. A few storage containers and outbuildings also sustained damage. Specifics, such as start/end times and start/end locations, will be ... Read More »
Sales Tax Repealed in Smith Co., Wine Allowed in Carthage
Referendums effecting Carthage residents and all of Smith County were passed during Tuesday’s election. The first referendum repeal the county’s sales and use tax. Over 58 percent of voters elected to repeal the tax originally implemented in 1999 by the Smith County Board of Commissioners. Meanwhile, voters elected to legalize the sale of wine within city grocery stores. Just under three-quarters ... Read More »
Cookeville Couple Charged With TennCare Fraud
Putnam County authorities have arrested two Cookeville residents for attempting to sell prescription drugs acquired through TennCare. A Putnam county grand jury has indicted Jeffrey Lynn Bradshaw and his wife Wendy Michelle Bradshaw on charges of TennCare fraud. The indictment alleges that Wendy Bradshaw obtained the painkiller Oxycodone during a visit to a healthcare provider with a plan for Jeffery ... Read More »
Patricia Clark Elected Allardt Mayor
Unusual circumstances led to Patricia Clark being elected as the Allardt Mayor in Tuesday’s election. According to the Fentress County Election Commission, Clark was the only certified write-in candidate for the position. The Election Commission’s results indicate 36 write-in ballots were cast, with 25 going towards Clark. The other 11 were non-certified candidates and did not count. Clark declined to comment ... Read More »
Opry Announcer’s Son Dies in Early Tuesday Crash
The son of an Upper Cumberland broadcasting veteran passed away early Tuesday morning in a car accident. Mark Bilbrey, son of Grand Ole Opry announcer Keith, was driving in severe weather when he lost control of his vehicle and struck a column of an I-40 overpass. The 39-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials say Bilbrey was wearing his ... Read More »
