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A Crossville man died Saturday while working to build a radio tower in Cookeville. The accident happened in Southwest Cookeville in the area of Franklin Court and Heathwood West Drive. According to Putnam County emergency officials, 30-year-old Kenny Waddell was helping install the radio tower when it collapsed. Waddell was pronounced dead at the scene. The Putnam County Sheriff’s office ... Read More »
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Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Charge for Baxter Man
A Baxter man faces charges after a seat belt violation led to the discovery of drugs in his vehicle. Christopher Sadler, 37, faces charges of possession of a controlled substance and driving on a suspended license after he was initially stopped for not wearing his seat belt. Arrest warrants indicate officials noticed a strong odor coming from the vehicle, allowing ... Read More »
Second Water Pump Fails in Byrdstown Sunday Night
The Byrdstown Water Department is asking residents for a county-wide water reduction after a one of the area’s three water pumps failed Sunday night. Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said this is the second pump that’s failed within the last few weeks. “They were all three put in at the same time and I hope that’s not an indication that the ... Read More »
Fire Ice Cryo Med Spa Grand Opening Saturday
A new lifestyle and wellness center is set to open its doors along South Jefferson Avenue in Cookeville Saturday. Fire Ice Cryo Med Spa will host a grand opening event Oct. 6 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. featuring live music and specials. According to the Fire Ice website, the spa offers several services including infrared saunas, Cryotherapy, and Halotherapy. ... Read More »
Low Reviews, More Guests Push Cummins Falls to Permit Plan
Officials at Cummins Falls State Park are looking to implement a proposed permit plan following poor reviews and high guest attendance this year. Park Manager Ray Cutcher said online reviews declined after more and more people visited the park over the summer months. “The ratings on TripAdvisor and other websites about people’s visit to the park, they were all really ... Read More »
Today In The Upper Cumberland: Jackson County’s Director of Schools
Coming to the end of a career in education and in service to the community. Joe Barlow has served as the Director of Schools for Jackson County for the last 15 years and this year is his last. He talks with us about his career, choosing to be involved in teaching and coaching, and what his future plans involve beyond ... Read More »
Vehicle Found Belonging to Missing Monterey Couple
Authorities recovered a vehicle in Fentress County belonging to a missing Monterey couple Saturday. According to the TBI, the investigation into the disappearance of Kristie Wilson and her boyfriend Henry Wilson is still ongoing. The couple was last seen the evening of May 10. Cell phones belonging to the couple pinged near the Overton and Fentress County line along Highway ... Read More »
Cookeville Man Life-Flighted After Highway 111 One Car Crash
A Putnam County Highway 111 crash resulted in the life-flight of a Cookeville man this afternoon. Bobby Joe Blanton, 43, of Maidsville, West Virginia was driving a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu with Robin Young, 55, of Cookeville. Blanton and Young were traveling northbound on Highway 111 when the vehicle traveled off the left side of the roadway. According to the report, Blanton ... Read More »
White County Wreck Sends Seven to Hospital
A White County wreck sent six people to Cookeville Regional and one person in life-flight to Vanderbilt this morning. Vickie Ralston, 59, of Mt. Washington, Kentucky was traveling south on Highway 111 with five passengers. Patrick Moran, 62, of McMinnville turned left onto Roosevelt Drive. Moran’s 2016 Nissan Frontier turned in front of Ralston’s 2013 Chrysler Town & Country. Ralston struck the Nissan in the front ... Read More »
ACT Breach Will Not Impact Putnam County Schools
Putnam County Schools testing dates will not be effected after the ACT exam experienced a security breach nationwide. In a written statement, Superintendent Jerry Boyd said Putnam County high school students are scheduled to take the test Oct. 16. “We will continue to monitor communications from the Tennessee Department of Education for any additional details pertinent to the issue,” Boyd ... Read More »
