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Tennessee Tech is currently enrolling students at its new Center for English as a Second Language for the spring session starting March 7th. Director of International Education Charlie Wilkerson said that the main idea behind the center is to give students who speak English as a second language an opportunity to succeed. He said that they realized they were running ... Read More »

Land acquisition will play a key role in the next steps of Cookeville’s potential aquatic facility. City Manager James Mills said that no site has been selected for the facility yet. He said that the two biggest hurdles will be finding a 13 to 15-acre tract and paying for that land. “If anybody’s priced land lately, it’s expensive,” Mills said. ... Read More »

McMinnville’s Dream Reality Group presents, “Matilda,” a musical based on the novel of the same name by Roald Dahl. Director Logan Taylor said that Dream Reality Group was established in 2014. He said that over the last seven years, they’ve performed almost 20 musicals. “We really pride ourselves on creating quality theatre experiences,” Taylor said. “I think sometimes people think, ... Read More »

A medical issue caused a single-vehicle crash on I-40 Tuesday afternoon. 61-year-old Danny Martin was traveling westbound in a flatbed trailer when a medical issue caused him to travel off the roadway into an earthen embankment. According to a Tennessee Highway Patrol report, Martin was wearing a seat belt and did not sustain any injuries. Read More »

A Crossville ladder truck that is just three-years-old could be deemed a complete loss after an electrical accident at fire station #2. Fire Chief Chris South said the incident occurred on February 11th during a routine check by a senior fire fighter. “He extended the ladder to full extension and in a lapse of judgement and obviously against all of ... Read More »

A potential indoor/outdoor aquatics facility in Cookeville could cost some $26.5 million. The steering committee saw preliminary design plans for the facility Tuesday night that address the biggest wants from the community. Those include a competition pool. indoor and outdoor swimming, a lazy river, and other children’s aquatic activities. Steering Committee Member Janet Coonce coaches Cookeville High School’s swim team. ... Read More »

Putnam County Planning Commission approved the preliminary plat of a new 49-lot subdivision on some 47.72 acres along Moss Road. The proposed subdivision near the Ditty Road intersection was approved, but with a few stipulations. Planning Director Kevin Rush said that there could be potential sight issues along the road. “Depending on the exact location where this tees into Moss ... Read More »

The Tennessee Bass Kayak Series will have its second stop at Center Hill Lake on March 19th. The series kicked off in Byrdstown at Dale Hollow Lake with some 97 anglers in attendance. Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber President Amy New said that they work hard to bring events like these to the area in hopes of highlighting the Upper Cumberland. “We ... Read More »

A portion of Crossville’s Interstate Drive between Stout Drive and Genesis Road will be closed for construction for the foreseeable future starting Wednesday. According to the city, traffic will be diverted from Stout Drive to Woodlawn Road. A temporary traffic signal at Genesis Road and Woodlawn Road will be activated to direct traffic flow. Tabor Drive will be open from ... Read More »

The Sparta White County American Legion will host a a free training event Wednesday about the overdose crisis. Post Commander Ron Lapierre said participants will learn how to properly use Narcan and receive a free kit. “I’m trying to get more people to recognize the American Legion’s main goal is to help other veterans, but in the same aspect, we ... Read More »