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A man accused of killing a Pickett County father and son in 2014 is expected to plead guilty when he appears in a Putnam County courtroom Monday. Joshua Pyles faces two counts of first degree murder and aggravated assault in the shooting deaths of Dannie and Cody Dowdy. According to investigators, Pyles shot the two during a robbery at the ... Read More »

Area business, government and education leaders joined with the Crossville Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce to hear the results of the county’s labor study. Younger Associates’ analysis showed Cumberland County imports and exports workers from a 10-county area called the “labor shed.” Chamber CEO Brad Allamong said the information will be very helpful. “Some things we knew and some things ... Read More »

Police Week will start off on a somber note in Putnam County Monday. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office will hold a memorial service for officers who have died in the line of duty. That service to begin at 10 a.m. Monday in the lower parking lot at the sheriff’s office. Parking will be available at Freeman Tire. Law enforcement, their ... Read More »

The Reconnect Act has passed the General Assembly and Gov. Bill Haslam is expected to sign it into law. The bill allows adults to attend the state’s community colleges for free. Vol State Community College President Dr. Jerry Faulkner said it’s a great thing. “It is absolutely amazing, once again, Tennessee is going to be leading the nation in educational ... Read More »

Troopers conducting a sobriety checkpoint in Clay County arrested an Oregon man and a Kentucky man after finding more than 40 pounds of marijuana in their car. The THP said John Giudici and Rahman Thiel fled after making an illegal U-turn to avoid the checkpoint on State Route 53. They were arrested after a brief pursuit. The men insisted a small ... Read More »

Folks are watching the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page to see what the newest video is. Sgt. Chris Carter creates them using Snapchat filters. The videos are public service announcements, warning residents about a variety of topics. The most recent deals with “catfishing” and not giving out too much information online. “We’ve had a good response,” Carter said. “We’re ... Read More »

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency recently discovered a dead alligator snapping turtle at Center Hill Lake. Officer Mike Beaty said it’s a rare discovery because the amphibious reptile is primarily found in West Tennessee. “We’re not supposed to have these around,” Beaty said. “They aren’t endangered or anything, but they’re a species that’s considered in need of conservation. They are ... Read More »

The governor’s three year transportation plan includes funding for a long awaited road project in Cookeville. Mayor Ricky Shelton said the state has plans to widen 2.2 miles of Jefferson Avenue from Interstate 40 to Highway 111. “We I’m very happy to hear that this long awaited project is finally coming to fruition,” Shelton said. “The need for better ways ... Read More »

McMinnville Mayor Jimmy Haley has announced that the state budget does not include funding for the Warren County Driver testing Center. The center closed last summer as a cost saving measure. It re-opened last fall as a result of efforts by city officials. Haley says he’s confident that a solution will be found and that additional money will be returned ... Read More »

Gainesboro’s Charles Ralph Holland Memorial Library is having a record year. Director Kate Chalman said folks are using the library’s services more than ever. “I have about 2,000 items checked out, physical items checked out from the library every month, I think right now we’re looking at 23,000 items checked out for the year up to the end of March, ... Read More »