Local Highway Departments are making preparations for this weekend’s winter weather. Clay Highway Superintendent Jason Browning said that the forecasted rain Saturday night could pose some issues. He said that the state will salt roads prior to Sunday’s snow, but the rain could wash it all away. “We just treat it as it comes,” Browning said. “Rain will wash the ... Read More »
The Cookeville-Putnam County NAACP is hosting a breakfast Monday morning in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. President Tom Savage said that the virtual event will be in honor of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He said that they want to recognize King’s integral role in the civil rights of African Americans. “Where it ... Read More »
The Cookeville Fire Department has been named a recipient of a $25,113 grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation and local Cookeville stores. Chief Benton Young said that the funds will be used to purchase an inflatable rescue raft, helmets, personal flotation devices, tow tethers, and throw rope bags, as well as wetsuits to fulfill a critical need within ... Read More »
The White County Board of Education disbanded its Central View community subcommittee after hearing no formal plan from residents. The school board gave members of the Central View Community a year-end deadline to create a plan for the vacant school. Committee Chair Bob Young said county use could be on the table now. “The Central View property was noted during ... Read More »
Overton County voters in the Monroe precinct will be voting at the Monroe Fire Department for this year’s election cycle. The Overton County Election Commission approved the move Friday. Election Administrator Craig Story said voting took place at the community center, but the building will be torn down. “We’ve been up there and looked at the fire hall and they ... Read More »
Overton County Health and Rehab has stopped open visitations due to residents testing COVID positive. Public Relations Director Scott Stevens said the center’s COVID unit has reopened with three residents positive experiencing mild symptoms. “That changes our visitation slightly,” Stevens said. “We have it where the doors are wide open for visits, but now we have to limit that like ... Read More »
Sparta has purchased some $110,000 worth of electrical supplies to fix an overheating problem at its substation. Utility Manager Belva Bess said workers found a red flame at its industrial park circuit while conducting a daily check. “We did an emergency bypass on that, because it already melted some of the steel behind it,” Bess said. “So we called in ... Read More »
An investigation by TBI special agents in the death of a Sparta woman has resulted in the arrest of her daughter. 30-year-old Quonisha Webb of Murfreesboro faces an aggravated assault cause of death charge in connection with the death of her mother. After responding to a 911 call about a domestic disturbance, Sparta police officers found 54-year-old Emmaline Webb unresponsive. ... Read More »
If you are looking to clean out your closet for a good cause, the town of Monterey will accept your clothing donations. The town has three drop-off locations ready to take gently worn clothing. Mayor JJ Reels said look for a labeled box at the Monterey Police Department, City Hall or the Monterey Depot. “It was really cold there a ... Read More »
Twenty-four Overton County residents have died over the last month because of COVID. Overton County Health Department Director Andy Langford at a Friday press conference said the deaths are three to four times more than compared to a month ago. “We’re right in the middle of an Omicron surge,” Langford said. “We’re still seeing some Delta out there, but the ... Read More »
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