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Livingston residents could have the opportunity to watch city government meetings online. Mayor Curtis Hayes said it’s part of an effort to update the conference room at city hall. “Currently we don’t have a PA system and we can’t live stream our council meetings,” Hayes said. “We’re just looking at some possibilities on what routes we can go to better ... Read More »

Two people were arrested Tuesday after Cumberland County deputies stopped a stolen vehicle that was reported stolen near Crossville. Robin Lang Hogan, 27 of Crossville, was pulled over after merging onto I-40 eastbound. Arrest reports indicate the deputy who pulled Hogan over knew he had outstanding warrants. Hogan admitted having marijuana and drugs in the car with him, which were ... Read More »

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 »