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The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has identified the juvenile who was shot and killed at a home in Clay County this morning. Officials said 11-year-old Harley Evans was found deceased inside the home on North Fork Road. Her father and the father’s girlfriend remain hospitalized in Nashville. Their identifies have not been released. The TBI has declined to identify the ... Read More »
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Semi Accident Spills Fertilizer Near I-40 in Crossville
A tractor-trailer accident along I-40 eastbound in Crossville has shut down the on-ramp at exit 317. Cumberland County EMA Director Rick Williams said the on-ramp will be closed for several hours as crews work to clean up fertilizer spilled in the accident. “We have A FedEx truck that’s on its side… we have eight totes of fertilizer and we’re having ... Read More »
Helicopter, K9 Units Help Catch Clay County Shooter
Authorities from multiple agencies across the Upper Cumberland pitched in to help capture a man in connection a Clay County shooting Monday. Tennessee Highway Patrol Captain R.C. Christian said they assisted through the air by providing a helicopter to help search for the suspect. “I called for air support before I even left Cookeville coming up here,” Christian said. “Our ... Read More »
The Docks Sports Bar And Grill Burglarized Monday Morning
The owner of a local sports bar is looking for answers after someone crashed a truck into his business and stole a number of items early Monday morning. Larry Key is the owner of The Docks Sports Bar and Grill in Putnam County. He said the stolen items and damage adds up to an estimated $20,000. “They demolished two pool ... Read More »
Juvenile Killed In Clay County Shooting, Suspect Arrested
A Monday morning shooting in Clay County claimed the life of a juvenile and left two adults injured. Authorities said the alleged shooter fled the scene on foot and was arrested after a two hour manhunt. Authorities declined to identify the suspect during an afternoon press conference. Clay County Sheriff Brandon Boone said the shooting was unexpected but commended the ... Read More »
Overton County Commissioner Passes Away
The Overton County Commission will look to fill a vacant seat next month after the death of Harlie McCowan. County Executive Ben Danner said McCowan passed away after a battle with cancer. “He didn’t know he was sick while he was out campaigning and after he took office he found out he had cancer. It went rapidly and he passed ... Read More »
Clay County Shooting Suspect Arrested
Clay County authorities have arrested a man for his alleged involvement in a Monday morning shooting. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirmed the arrest at 11:00 a.m. TBI officials said there is no reason to believe there is an ongoing public threat. The search for the unidentified man began after three people were shot at a home in the area ... Read More »
Three Injured, Suspect At-Large in Clay County Shooting
A shooting in Clay County left three people injured Monday morning. Authorities are urging Jennings Creek residents in Jackson County to be on the lookout for a potential suspect in the shooting. The TBI is also looking in the area of Crabtree Creek Road and North Fork Road in Clay County. According to Jackson County E-911 Dispatch, the subject is ... Read More »
Changes Coming To Putnam County Courthouse
Some changes will be taking place at the Putnam County Courthouse next Monday. The county has installed new X-ray machine and metal detector. Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Eric Hall said the changes will require visitors to arrive at court a little earlier. “The location of those is going to be moved close to the South entrance of parking lot,” ... Read More »
Today In The Upper Cumberland: Healthcare
Healthcare isn’t a new election issue, we talk about ACO’s with Dr. Brent Stanton As we prepare to head to the polls for another election, one of the issues at the forefront for many is healthcare. There are however several groups of doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers, who are trying to find a different way to make healthcare ... Read More »
