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A shooting at the Cumberland County Schools bus garage left three people wounded Friday afternoon. Crossville Police officials said officers responded to the bus garage on Genesis Road at approximately 2:27 p.m. for a call of shots fired. According to a press release from the Crossville Police Department, officers arrived at the location and found two adult males and a ... Read More »
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Local Firefighter Recognized by TN Homeland Security
A Putnam County firefighter was recognized by the Tennessee State Department of Safety and Homeland Security after saving a man in May. Waldo Vasquez, a volunteer for the Putnam County and Algood Fire Departments, received the “First Responder Award” for his efforts. “It’s awesome. I just feel like… I’m very grateful to show the citizens of Cookeville and the whole ... Read More »
Cookeville Kickball Registration Now Open
Cookeville Leisure Services has opened registration for kickball teams to begin play Sept. 25. Athletics Superintendent Jim Crea said he was impressed by the number of people who were interested in the league following a successful meeting Thursday. “After talking to several people who have played the game or went to tournaments and things like that, and putting it on Facebook ... Read More »
Male Juvenile Charged in Connection to White County Shooting
A joint investigation led to the arrest of a male juvenile in connection with a shooting death Thursday night. TBI Special Agents, the office of the 13th District Attorney General, and the White County Sheriff’s Department investigated a shooting death that occurred at a residence on Crossville Highway in Sparta. In responding to a 911 call, deputies found a 47-year-old deceased ... Read More »
Cumberland Mountain State Park to Reveal ADA Accessible Storybook Trail, Monument
Cumberland Mountian State Park will reveal the new ADA-accessible Storybook Trail and a Civilian Conservation Corps monument this evening. The Storybook Trail features excerpts from “Night-Night Forest Friends” by Annie Bach along the lakeside half-mile loop. The trail connects the campground area to other components of the park, including the boathouse and recreation hall. Tennessee State Parks said the Storybook Trail makes ... Read More »
Putnam County Continues Increase in Construction
Putnam County continues to see an increase in the number of building permits issued. According to County Executive Randy Porter, 29 permits were issued last month, with 20 being for single-family residential homes. The 29 permits resulted in $4.5 million for construction. “Our economy continues to hit on all cylinders with record construction and low unemployment,” Porter writes in a ... Read More »
High School Playbook: Football Week 5 Breakdown
Let’s talk Friday night Football Games starting with Livingston vs. Stone Memorial! Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland and talk to the coaches and players that play them. The Livingston Academy Wildcats take on The Stone Memorial Panthers. This Thursday, we take a look at Week 5 Football ... Read More »
Upper Cumberland Electric Sends Crews To North Carolina
Two construction crews from Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation will be involved in Hurricane Florence relief efforts. The crews responded on Friday to Burgaw, North Carolina to help Four County Electric with power restoration efforts. UCEMC General Manager Jimmy Gregory said about 22,000 people have already lost power in that area. “We are going to assist in what would probably ... Read More »
Cookeville Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase
A Cookeville man faces multiple charges after leading authorities on a high-speed pursuit Thursday night. Officers have charged Robert Moodispaugh Jr., 31, with two counts of reckless endangerment, evading arrest, driving on a revoked license, and driving under the influence. He is being held at the Putnam County Jail on a $13,000 bond. According to arrest warrants, deputies observed Moodispaugh run ... Read More »
Four Suffer Minor Injuries After Thursday I-40 Crash
Four people suffered minor injuries following an accident on I-40 eastbound Thursday evening near Monterey. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, 27-year-old Jasmine Wilson was travelling westbound when she lost control of her vehicle and struck a cable barrier on the left side of the road. The vehicle came to a rest in the left lane of I-40 eastbound near exit ... Read More »
