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A Christmas night traffic stop in Algood resulted in a drug arrest for a McMinnville man. 37-year-old Joshua Mullican arrested after police allegedly found Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in plain view. Algood Police stopped Mullican on an expired out-of-state temporary tag. After a deeper search, police found an active one-pot meth lab, used drug pipes, scales, syringes, burglary tools and ... Read More »

Fentress County’s Manna House Ministries is working to help those struggling with addiction through a faith-based recovery program. Director Billy Webb said the nonprofit works in the same context as outpatient therapy. He said they also help to connect patients to potential resources they may need in their recovery journeys. “Oftentimes it’s really misunderstood about what recovery and treatment really ... Read More »

Jackson County set to purchase a new pumper tanker for its fire department and CPR equipment for ambulances. County Mayor Randy Heady said the tanker will cover the area of the fifth district to help with response times. He said it will be stationed at the Flynn’s Lick Fire Department. “It was a part of the county that did not ... Read More »

Cookeville-Putnam County NAACP planning its celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 16th. Branch President Tom Savage said the keynote speaker will be Gloria Sweet-Love, President of the Tennessee State Conference NAACP. Savage said all from the community are welcome to attend and to honor Dr. King’s legacy. “It’s a meaningful holiday, it’s the only Black holiday we’ve ... Read More »

With large gatherings expected during the holiday season, Cookeville Regional Medical Center prepping for an uptick in flu and COVID cases. CRMC Infection Prevention Manager Stephanie Etter said an uptick in sickness is common after holiday gatherings. She said there are several ways to protect yourself and your family while together. “You can make sure that you are doing good ... Read More »

Roof work at Fentress County’s standalone ER is nearly complete. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said water line installation is finishing up as well. He said once the waterline is complete they can begin paving the parking lot. “And then they have to do a lot of cleanup work and the inside will have all new metal framework and they’ll be ... Read More »

Overton County Sheriff’s Department using grant funding to help upgrade equipment. Chief Deputy Tim Poore said the funds will help purchase new tablets and tasers. He said the average taser costs $2,500. “We’ve been made aware that five years is all that these companies will back,” Poore said. “So pretty much the life of that is done in five years. ... Read More »

Local Fire Departments cautioning individuals using alternative heating sources during cold days. Cookeville Battalion Chief Cliff Venters said the concern occurs when the power goes out and people look for ways to stay warm. “Some of the things that we were worry is making sure that if you use any kind of heater that uses fuel, of course, it’s going ... Read More »

UCHRA and UCDD has received a clean audit in all of its divisions. Executive Director Mark Farley said this is the fourth or fifth year that the organizations received no findings. “We’re very proud of the team our finance department has,” Farley said. “We have a lot of state funding and federal funding that flows through our office. They do ... Read More »

A shopping event made for procrastinators kicks off Thursday night as several Smithville merchants extend their hours. Male Room Brotique Co-Owner Tony Luna organized the new event. Luna said each year, he sees last second shoppers stressing to find the perfect gift. “I’ve got a friend of mine named Dave who is notoriously a bad gift giver,” Luna said. “Usually ... Read More »