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Crossville City Manager Greg Wood said the city believes the Palace Theatre structure is okay after a portion of a wall collapsed Wednesday. Wood said an insurance company has been on site Thursday with a professional assessment happening soon. “When I first heard a wall collapsed, I was very concerned, but it’s really just an upper portion of the wall ... Read More »

Algood trash pickup delayed a few hours Thursday as both garbage trucks undergo maintenance. City Administrator Keith Morrison said routes may not be completed until Friday morning. “We’re hoping its something that we can get back on the road pretty quick,” Morrison said. “We’re hoping one of them is just a fuse that’s got it shut down. The other one ... Read More »

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office fundraising this week for its Sheriff’s Youth Academy. Deputy Josh Parrigin said the summer program lasts three weeks, one week each for three age groups where children get to follow a police officer for the day. “It’s pretty much putting them in our shoes and letting them be the police officer for the day,” Parrigin ... Read More »

The State Comptroller’s Office Water and Wastewater Financing Board recommended Thursday that the Spencer Utility District merge with the Warren County Utility District. Technical Secretary Ross Colona said he sees an opportunity for a long-term solution for the city’s water supply issues. “I haven’t been able to see the efficiencies that can be created for them running their own utility, ... Read More »

Fall Creek Falls Volunteer Fire Department will host a country breakfast fundraiser this Saturday. Chief Ernest Beard said that volunteer fire departments like his rely heavily on these donations. He said that you might think they can get enough from taxes, but there are many expenses to take care of. “I mean at one time it was over $7,000 a ... Read More »

Clay County has begun the process to select a new library director. Library Board of Trustees Chair Dennis Miller said six people applied by Monday’s deadline. They have selected two to move forward to the interview portion. Miller said that they are looking for a particular kind of person to fill the role. “Some library experience and the willingness to ... Read More »

Crossville’s Palace Theatre closed until further notice after a high wind gust caused damage to the building’s southern wall Wednesday. City Mayor James Mayberry said about two feet of brick was pushed inward and collapsed. Mayberry said the wall is higher than the roof, so the brick fell onto the building. Mayberry said the full extent of structural damage is ... Read More »

Fentress County will purchase three generators to place at three fire halls across the county. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said that the bid for all three totaled some $26,000. He said that the generators will be used in the Pall Mall , West Fentress, and Rescue Squad buildings. “It’s a great need, especially in this time of year and coming ... Read More »

The Warren County High School Select Choir- one of 28 musical groups from across the nation performing at Disney World this week. Vocal Music Teacher Kennette Dixon said that Festival Disney is a youth music program that brings groups in to perform, compete, and get comments from music professionals. “They loved it, I mean it’s Disney,” “But also being able ... Read More »

Livingston residents may notice some gushing water from fire hydrants in the city limits this week. Fire Chief Rocky Dial said the department has started a month-long flow testing to gauge gallons available. “Our insurance office rating, they want us to flow test all the hydrants, a certain percentage of them every three-five years,” Dial said. “This just happened to ... Read More »