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A Macon County woman has pleaded guilty to TennCare Fraud and will be forced to repay the state for health insurance benefits she received. The Office of Inspector General announced Monday that 38-year-old Lisa A. Fuller pleaded guilty to theft of services over $10,000. In exchange for her plea, Fuller will serve five years probation and repay TennCare $12,190. District ... Read More »
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Former Stockyard Building Under Demolition, Property for Sale
The building that once hosted the Cookeville Stockyard is currently under demolition. County Executive Randy Porter said it’s unknown what the current plans are for the property after it was sold at auction in late June. “They had approached the county about putting up the required fencing around the project while they were doing the demolition,” Porter said. “To make ... Read More »
Holiday Inn Coming to South Willow in Cookeville
A new Holiday Inn hotel is coming to South Willow Avenue in Cookeville at the old Race Track gas station site. Putnam County Executive Randy Porter said the hotel will be a much-needed addition to the area. “A lot of times on weekends, with the hotels we’ve got, even though we’ve got 1,400 rooms they stay booked up a lot,” ... Read More »
Ross Eagle Point Grand Opening Set for Oct. 13
Ross Dress for Less is scheduled to host its grand opening Saturday, Oct. 13. The store will be the second anchor retailer to open at the new Shoppes at Eagle Point in Cookeville, and the second TJX Company location with TJ Maxx in Jackson Plaza. The new store will also be the first location for the company between the Nashville ... Read More »
One Interview Remains for Nursing Home Operator Prospects
One interview remains in the search for a Standing Stone Care and Rehabilitation Center Facility operator. Mayor Bill Wiggins said the Standing Stone Health Board has interviewed four operators so far. “We have one more interview to do,” Wiggins said. “And then we will get down to, what I would like to call, cut to the bone conversation with people ... Read More »
Spencer Woman Charged with Child Endangerment
Spencer woman Tosha Howard, 31, faces multiple charges of driving under the influence and child endangerment from Saturday. Authorities responded to the report of a reckless driver on HWY 111. Law enforcement from another agency observed Howard swerving and eventually stop in the left turn lane to enter I-40. Officers made contact with Howard and removed the keys from the vehicle. ... Read More »
Monterey to Consider Rail Trail Extension Bids
Monterey Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider the low bids for the Rail Trail extension during the meeting this evening. Mayor Bill Wiggins said the city received four bids for the project. “Monterey has put out bids to extend our Rail Trail from Poplar Street to Walnut and a little bit beyond. Not quite to Oak.,” Wiggins said. “We will ... Read More »
Chancery Court To Hear East Fork Road Dispute
A dispute over East Fork Road in Overton County heads to court this week. The dispute began earlier this year after a nearby resident threatened to close part of the road, which leads to a popular swimming area. Overton County Executive Ben Danner said the property owner has now put a gate up, preventing people from driving through. “The law ... Read More »
Today In The Upper Cumberland: Rising Above Ministries
Rising Above Ministries works to help families with special needs children Based in Cookeville, Rising Above Ministries has worked to assist families since 2005. We talk with co-founder Becky Davidson and Chris Pierce from that group about the role they play in helping autistic and special needs families. From their beginnings working to help parents with children in social settings, ... Read More »
Rider Injured, Cited in Overton Co. Motorcycle Crash
Authorities cited a man following a motorcycle crash in near Oak Hill Road in Overton County Thursday. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, 24-year-old Chastin Smith was called in by a citizen for reckless driving on Highway 111 southbound. The THP report indicates Smith turned onto Oak Hill Road, then lost control of the motorcycle while traveling too fast and ... Read More »
