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A new memorial honoring veterans and first responders is coming to Fairfield Glade. Crossville Police Chief Mike Williams chairs the Veterans and First Responders Memorial board. He said that the work is still an ongoing process. “Right now we’re in the process of securing the land agreement with the Fairfield Glade Community Club who are going to sign a lease ... Read More »

Highlands Residential Services will temporarily close most housing applications starting July 31st due to long waiting lists. Executive Director Dow Harris said only Oak Tree Towers will continue accepting potential residents while applications for public housing, Walnut Village and Willow Heights will pause. “There were 278 persons or families on the public housing waiting list alone,” Harris said. “That’s about ... Read More »

There is no excuse to go out on Upper Cumberland waterways this weekend without a life jacket on. That is according to TWRA Wildlife Officer Dustin Buttram. Buttram said a fatal mistake people often make is taking life jackets without wearing them, keeping them stored and out of reach. “They’re inside the boat, under straps holding them in or in ... Read More »

A suspected Nashville shooter was arrested for multiple charges in Algood Friday morning after eluding arrest. Algood Officer John Bonnecarrere came across a white male painting his vehicle with a roller at the Manor Apartments. Bonnecarrere confronted the driver after learning he was wanted for questioning in a Nashville shooting. During the encounter, the suspect entered his vehicle and rammed ... Read More »

Jackson County teachers and staff are getting raises after the school system’s budget was approved by board members on Thursday night. Teachers will be getting a $1,200 raise, with staff receiving a 3 percent raise. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said this is the largest raise during her 17 years in the school system. “That’s exciting for them and certainly ... Read More »

Baxter City Hall is closed until Monday due to a sewage backup. Mayor John Martin said work began Thursday night to fix the backup that happened in one of the city hall bathrooms. Martin said the problem has been fixed. He said that city hall will remain closed as the city looks to bring in a sanitation crew to clean. ... Read More »

Clay County Anti-Drug Coalition will host their annual Health and Safety Day this Saturday. Coordinator Daniel Roberts said the event is a day filled with both education and fun. He said there will be informational booths, free food, games, prizes, and safety simulators for attendees. “Simulators on seatbelts and the impact of seatbelts to wear your seatbelts,” Roberts said. “A ... Read More »

Cookeville Public Works is working on a plan to widen West Stevens Street in an attempt to help with an increase in traffic flow. Director Greg Brown said the work would facilitate east to west traffic as more people seek other driving routes apart from the main roads. “To try to distribute the traffic between more roads,” Brown said. “Instead ... Read More »

Work on Monterey’s Project Diabetes Walking Trail is complete. Kwill Consultants owner Dawn Kupferer said that the work will connect the community of Monterey. “Study after study shows that connecting a community increases the value of homes in the community,” Kupferer said. “Also it improves the economy itself.” Kupferer said that it also provides a safer way for kids to ... Read More »

Wildfires in the northwest of the continent are sending hazy weather to the Upper Cumberland, but Putnam County is not under an air quality alert. Cookeville Weather Guy Michael Detwiler said seeing the haze so far from its source is the result of two things. “It’s obviously a combination of winds aloft that move it towards us and then the ... Read More »