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The UCHRA will look towards addressing homelessness and opiate drug use in the Upper Cumberland over the next year. Executive Director Mark Farley said the agency will apply for a Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) to help tackle those issues. “We’ve traditionally tried to take those monies and spread over a number of different causes that we see in the ... Read More »

The City of Livingston will be considering the possibility of utilizing solar energy technology. Mayor Curtis Hayes said going solar would help the city save money within the general fund. “We control a lot of high-powered pumps and a lot of lighting within the city of Livingston,” Hayes said. “We are just entertaining the thought of looking at some solar ... Read More »

Cookeville Rescue Mission officials support amending the city’s ordinance regarding seeking donations and panhandling in roadways and streets. Director of Operations Luke Eldridge said he would support the city if they amend the ordinance. “Some people know they’ve made it into a job. They make a lot of money doing that,” Eldridge said. “The other thing too is, giving money ... Read More »

Cumberland County deputies responded to the 7000 block of Potato Farm Road last evening for reports of the burglary of multiple locations. Property valued at $8,000 – including several antique items – was stolen from a burnt-out mobile home, a pasture and a church building. The caretaker of the property discovered the missing items after noticing his cows had gotten ... Read More »

A Van Buren County woman is looking to raise funds in order to build a new animal shelter in Spencer. Carlie Lefebvre is a dog groomer in Spencer and has lived in the area for 12 years. She said many people have asked her about places to adopt or take animals to. “You have a lot of people asking about ... Read More »

Tennessee law enforcement agencies are set to participate in the Tennessee Highway Safety Office’s ‘Booze It and Lose It’ campaign next week. Fred Sherrill is the Cumberland Region Law Enforcement Liaison for the THSO. He said the campaign is designed to help prevent people under the influence from getting behind the wheel. “We’re really wanting to take a special emphasis ... Read More »

Cookeville Electric crews are returning home after helping restore power to a Florida community effected by Hurricane Michael. The city deployed two crews to help in the aftermath of the hurricane that devastated parts of the Florida panhandle. The second crew was deployed Friday to relieve another Cookeville Electric crew that was already in Blountstown assisting with relief efforts. The ... Read More »

The TBI has closed its investigation into the Overton-Pickett E-911 District and Director Chris Masiongale after determining no criminal activity took place. The TBI investigated nearly $85,000 in what were deemed questionable expenditures made by Masiongale and the E-911 district. Attorney Brett Knight said he and his client received word from the TBI Monday that the investigation was being closed. ... Read More »

The city of Cookeville has a new animal shelter director. City Manager Mike Davidson on Tuesday announced the hiring of Jennifer Hutchinson-Tracy. Hutchinson-Tracy said Cookeville’s support for the animal shelter led her to accept the job. “This awesome friends group that they have is not something that I’ve had at any of the other shelters,” Hutchinson-Tracy said. “I’m really excited ... Read More »