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Clay County Election Administrator Wanda Daniels said Celina’s election went smoothly. About 507 people voted in the election and that’s a good turnout, Daniels said. “Close to about 50 percent, we have 1,100-something in District 3, close to 50 percent,” Daniels said. Tuesday’s election brought a new mayor, Joey Rich. Current Mayor Willie Kerr chose not to run for re-election. Read More »

Overton County’s Millard Oakley Public Library will hold its annual used book sale this weekend. Director Cynthia Julian Simmons said the event helps the library two ways. “Typically they’re used books, we have things we’ve pulled out of the collection to make room for new things, and we also have books that people have donated that we’re unable to use ... Read More »

The Cumberland County Board of Education has approved a $55.6 million budget. It includes a 4-percent raise for all employees and the first year of a  four year one-to-one technology initiative. The school system will not be asking for any additional contributions from the county. They will be seeking funding for a building project at Crab Orchard Elementary. That project ... Read More »

Another ATV accident has left a Cumberland County teenager with injuries. The accident happened Wednesday on Deck Road. Authorities say the 15-year-old male was driving the ATV when he was struck by a pickup truck. The impact threw the juvenile from the ATV. He was transported to U.T. Medical Center for a leg and wrist injury. This marked the second ... Read More »

A 20-year-old McMinnville woman has died from a reported tick bite. Health officials stated Katie Underhill died after a five-week battle with Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Reportedly, the disease was first diagnosed as the flu. Health officials state residents should beware of flu-like symptoms following insect bites, especially if they become more severe after two to five days. Read More »

Smithville water and sewer rates will go up next month. Leaders approved the increase as part of the budget process. The DeKalb Utility District will stop being a city water customer soon. That leaves a $775,000 loss to the city. As of July 1, city water customers will pay $7.25 for every thousand gallons of usage. Those who live outside ... Read More »

Putnam County Democrat Party leaders called on three elected officials to resign Wednesday. Trustee Freddy Nelson, Road Supervisor Randy Jones and Register of Deeds Harold Burris all switched from the Democrat party to the Republican party Tuesday. In a written statement, Putnam County Democrat Chairman Amos Powers called for their resignation and alleged the three had mislead voters when they ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech plans to watch the skies on August 21. That day a full solar eclipse will take place and experts say Cookeville is uniquely suited to see it. Tennessee Tech Physics Department Chairman Dr. Stephen Robinson. “From this location here in Cookeville, the previous one that could be see in this location was in the year 1478 and the ... Read More »

An ATV accident left a 17-year-old injured in Cumberland County yesterday. The incident happened on Cold Springs Road, approximately one mile from Potato Farm Road. Officials say the juvenile went airborne and crashed. He was airlifted to U.T. Medical Center for treatment to a head wound and leg fracture. He’s currently recuperating and expected to make a full recovery. Read More »

The Algood City Council had a lack of a quorum during yesterday’s regular scheduled meeting. The council meeting will now be held Friday. Council members will be voting on new commercial sanitation fees, the upcoming fiscal year budget, and selecting Ben Benson to serve on the city’s Board of Zoning Appeals. Meeting time set for 6:00 inside city hall. Read More »