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The annual Upper Cumberland Homeschool and Christian Education Fair will begin at 8 a.m. Friday at Cookeville’s The River church. Catrina Howell serves as one of the organizers. A homeschool mom herself, Howell said it’s a great way to get information on education alternatives. “It’s a blessing to know that we’re helping other families answer questions and get started and ... Read More »

The City of Cookeville has reported that crews have restored power to all Cookeville Electric customers. Karen Brown with Cookeville Electric’s Energy Services said even though everyone’s back online, they still have some concerns. “If you are trimming trees near power lines please stay clear of that or calls us so we can do it,” Brown said. “We have had ... Read More »

Governor Bill Haslam’s Improve Act will include funding to repair two bridges in Clay County. The Transportation Coalition of Tennessee has announced that the bridge at Wet Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek will be repaired at a cost of $173,000. The bridge on John Butler Road over Proctor Creek will be fixed at a cost of $974,869. A start ... Read More »

WCTE’s Great TV Auction begins tonight and so does the annual Bidding With Becky event. WCTE President Becky Magura said Bidding With Becky began several years ago at Spankie’s restaurant. Members of the public are welcome to visit Spankie’s and watch the auction with Magura. “It’s a Dutch-treat thing, you’re on your own, but we do door prizes, it’s just ... Read More »

WCTE’s annual Great Television Auction begins tonight. WCTE President Becky Magura said it’s a fun event for everyone involved. “This is our 35th Great Television Auction, it is an opportunity for businesses to participate, be a showcase for them in our region with items they give to WCTE, then we put them on TV and online and people can call ... Read More »

Sparta’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen will discuss the city’s budget during its regular meeting Thursday. City Manager Chris Dorsey said the group will hold the first reading of the city’s budgets, including the operating budget, tax ordinance and the amendments for the current year. Dorsey said the tax rate will remain at $1.05. The meeting takes place at 5 ... Read More »

District Attorney Bryant Dunaway has ruled a White County officer-involved shooting last month was justified. Michael Dial died from a gunshot wound,ending a high-speed pursuit through DeKalb and White counties. Dunaway said Wednesday the TBI investigated the shooting at his request. “That file was delivered to my office, I have reviewed it, and the conclusion is I feel like the ... Read More »

A portion of Smith County’s Highway 25 will be closed in the Tanglewood Community until further notice. The closure coming after debris from a bluff struck and disabled a moving pickup truck Tuesday. No one suffered any injuries during the incident. County officials said traffic will be detoured onto Main Street North to Hartsville Pike, then onto Massey Road.   Read More »

An unidentified man suffered serious injuries after falling from the cliffs at Cummins Falls State Park Monday. According to Park Manager Ray Cutcher, the man was attempting to climb up a cliff when he fell about 40 to 50 feet and landed on the rocks below. Park rangers and Jackson County emergency crews managed to get the man back up ... Read More »

Celina’s election is less than a week away. Mayor Willie Kerr chose not to run for re-election this year. Current alderman Charlie Goad and Joey Rich are running for the mayor’s seat. Rich was a city employee who had to quit when he filed to run for mayor. Four people are running for three alderman seats. Incumbents Henry “Buddy” Thompson ... Read More »