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An 81-year-old man has died as the result of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 111 in Overton County Tuesday evening. William Gorman was traveling north on Highway 111 when he turned to cross the southbound lane to Sulphur Road. 30-year-old Dakota Leezer then struck Gorman’s vehicle on the passenger side. Both drivers were injured. Gorman later passed away from his ... Read More »

Clay County School Board recognized the high school football team Thursday night for their accomplishments this season. Chair Benji Bailey congratulated the team on making it to the championship for the first time in the school’s history. “Any time that something is accomplished that’s never been done before, it’s a great feat,” Bailey said. “And it’s something that you players ... Read More »

One newly sworn-in legislator calls his experience, “humbling.” Representative Michael Hale was elected in November to serve District 40. After a long and strenuous campaign process, Hale said being surrounded by his colleagues to be sworn in is an experience he will never forget. “And to be sitting in a place that only a few people have sat throughout history,” ... Read More »

Students in Cookeville High School’s brand-new Civil Engineering and Architecture class created renderings for affordable homes in partnership with Habitat for Humanity. Dave Powell is Cookeville’s STEM Engineering Teacher. He said over the course of two months, students designed the renderings from the floor plan up using industry-standard techniques and software. “They were excited about it because they could be ... Read More »

Dale Hollow’s annual eagle-watching excursions return for another year this Saturday, bringing visitors from all over to visit the beloved bald eagles, River and Obey. The watches have occurred on the third and fourth Saturdays of January since the early 90s. Eagle Cam Facebook Page Manager Darlene Neeley said it is easiest to see the nests during this time of ... Read More »

White County Schools will be closed Friday due to possible inclement weather. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said even though a significant snow event is not expected, the system wants to avoid an early dismissal. Classes will resume Tuesday as the district observes the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday Monday. Read More »

Former Van Buren County Ag Extension Agent and Tennessee Tech Alumni Chris Hicks named the UT Extension Central Region Director. Hicks said he wants to be a mentor for the next generation of extension agents and county directors. “I’ve spent my career serving but to do it in a new role,” Hicks said. “We are a service, people-orientated organization. Our ... Read More »

Getting organized to start the New Year fresh can be a daunting task, but local organizing professionals say it can be easy if you start small. Sara McKinley is a Co-Owner of Organize Cookeville. She said starting small can help you see more immediate results and be more successful. “You don’t want to overwhelm yourself and then feel defeated,” McKinney ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland Regional Airport preparing to bid out the first portion of work for its ramp and hangar expansion project. Airport Manager Dean Selby said the engineer has finalized plans for the dirt and groundwork for the ramp expansion. He said the airport is having to meet a large demand for more space from its general aviation pilots. “We’re out ... Read More »

Livingston Police Department in the closing stage of the cataloging process for its evidence room inventory. Chief Ray Smith said all orders and processes have been signed off on by the state. He said two officers appointed to the job have been through the inventory he estimates was last adjudicated some 20 years ago. “I know all administration before me ... Read More »