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Cookeville City Manager James Mills said city crews hope to begin work on phase two of the Cedar Avenue renovations in the next week or so. Mills said the city completed phase one work earlier this year. The next phase will focus on the section from Broad Street to Second Street. It will include installing bike lanes, and removing on-street ... Read More »

TCAT Crossville welcomes potential students to campus Tuesday to explore its available programs. College Preview Day will showcase the 18 programs available on-site. Student Services and Marketing Coordinator Jena Demars said the event target anyone looking to advance their education. Demars said they are heavily looking to connect with graduating young people. “We hope to grab their attention by getting ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech officials working with new technology to better communicate with applicants and those interested in attending the university. The program is called Slate. It puts the application process, communication process, as well as event calendars and event sign up all in one place. Director of Admissions Frank Tittle said having everything in one program makes the process easier. “With ... Read More »

Algood City Council will discuss the board terms of members of the Rail Trail Authority this week. The Rail Trail Authority wants to make a change to allow members to serve more terms, so that good members can stay part of the group. Cookeville has already approved the change. In other business, the board will discuss a Partners Driver Safety ... Read More »

A juvenile suspect has been taken into custody by Cookeville Police after a Friday shooting at Cookeville’s West End Park. The name of the suspect is being withheld, according to Cookeville Police Spokesperson Anthony Leonard. 18-year-old Demarcus Hughes of Cookeville died as a result of the shooting Friday. Hughes was pronounced dead upon arrival at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. A ... Read More »

The Tennessee Department of Transportation has announced four rolling road blocks along I-40 in Cumberland County Sunday. Starting at 6am, crews will conduct a roadblock beginning at the Crossville-Jamestown Exit and a roadblock at the Crab Orchard exit. At 7am, the road blocks will take place at the Plateau Road Exit and the Peavine Road Exit. Drivers should be prepared ... Read More »

One juvenile killed in a Friday afternoon shooting at Cookeville’s West End Park. Cookeville Police responded around 4:05pm Friday afternoon to the park located just west of Willow Avenue. Police found two juveniles with gunshot wounds. Both were transported to Cookeville Regional, where one was pronounced dead. The suspects remain unidentified and at large, according to Police Lieutenant Anthony Leonard. ... Read More »

The Algood Fire Department have joined 500 other fire departments in partnership with the state to giveaway free smoke alarms. To get your free smoke alarm call the non-emergency number to the Algood Fire Department or contact city hall. The Algood Fire Department will come out and install the fire alarms in your home. Fire Chief David Judd said the ... Read More »

Colleges nationwide are worried about an expected decline in enrollment rates over the next three years, but Tech President Phil Oldham said his team has been working hard to avoid major issues. The decrease is referred to as the “college enrollment cliff.” It is an effect of the 2008 recession, during which the nation’s birth rate sharply declined. That class ... Read More »

The 29th annual Autumn Street Fair is coming to Warren County Saturday with festivities beginning at 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Leadership Warren County Communications Coordinator Chelsi George said that the goal of the fair is to raise money for local non-profits. George said depending on the money raised, they are donating to Warren County Food Bank, Family Resource Center, ... Read More »