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Roane Man Charged In Cumberland Woman’s Drug-Related Death

A Roane County man arrested in the drug-related death of a woman at her Cumberland County workplace in August, 2021. 45-year-old Michael Paul Kerley charged with one count of Second Degree Murder and one count of the Manufacture, Sale, Delivery of Schedule II Narcotics. Kerley charged in the death of Ashley Nicole Cressel. The woman found unresponsive at her workplace ... Read More »

Another Phone Scam: Active Warrant Calls In Putnam

Another Sheriffs Department scam in the Upper Cumberland, this time with a caller impersonating a Putnam County deputy. Calls began Thursday. The individual will call, claiming to be Deputy Rowe of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department, concerned about an active warrant against you. Sheriff Eddie Farris said the caller might request money. “The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office will never contact ... Read More »

Strong Winds, Downed Trees, Power Outages Across Upper Cumberland

Strong winds from Monday night’s storms left trees down and power out in several communities across the Upper Cumberland. A survey of Emergency Service officials noted a tree down on a house on 20th Street in Cookeville. Putnam County residents also experienced power outages from Volunteer Energy, UCEMC, and Cookeville Electric. Overton County Schools are closed on Tuesday due to ... Read More »

Cumberland Department Officially Takes Over County’s Building Codes

With the start of the new year, the newly-formed Cumberland County Codes Department has officially taken over county building codes responsibility from Crossville. County Codes Director Joshua Selby said Crossville was a big help in the transition. “The city they uphold the codes really well, and they’ve done a good job of that,” Selby said. “So, our contractors are used ... Read More »

$630K Block Grant To Fund A Greenway Trail Along Obed River

An ADA-accessible greenway trail along Crossville’s Obed River will be constructed with a $630,000 state grant. Crossville City Manager Greg Wood said the project is part of a much larger trail-building plan. This portion will pave the greenway from Centennial Park to make outdoor activity available for those with disabilities. “We have a large portion retired in the community, both ... Read More »

Cumberland County Film Society Holding Membership Drive

The Cumberland County Film Society holding a membership drive through the month of January. The Cumberland County Film Society screens movies exclusively for members in the spring and fall at the Cumberland County Playhouse. The movies are selected by a board of judges appointed by the group. President Cheryl LaSalle said the organization provides film buffs with a unique opportunity. ... Read More »

Tuesday Morning Scammer Said Representing Cumberland Sheriff

A Tuesday morning scam across Cumberland County features someone calling from what appears to be a local number, representing himself as a lieutenant with the Cumberland County Sheriffs Department. Public Information Officer Gary Howard said the caller said he wants to talk about a civil suit involving the resident. He represents himself as Lt. James Perry of the Sheriff’s Office. ... Read More »

Friends of Cumberland Mountain Park Seek Donations For Raptor Food

The Friends of Cumberland Mountain State Park need your help to feed the raptors as the new year approaches. The park features a red-tailed hawk, a barn owl, a great-horned owl and a screech owl in their aviary. The birds of prey have injuries and would not survive if released back into the wild. Friends of Cumberland Mountain State Park’s ... Read More »

New Agreement Bolsters Fire Response In Putnam And Cumberland Counties

A new Automatic Aid Agreement will provide more systematic help in the case of fire at the Putnam/Cumberland County line. Putnam County Fire Chief Tom Brown said the agreement allows both departments to double their manpower when they respond to structure fires. The agreement will provide assistance to Cumberland Cove, Glade Creek, and other areas near the county line. “We’ve ... Read More »

Putnam Commissioners Accept Jeff Hicks As New Fire Chief

Putnam County Commissioners ratified Mayor Randy Porter’s appointment of Jeff Hicks as new Putnam County Fire Chief Monday night. Current Chief Tom Brown is retiring after serving Putnam County 31 years, seven of those as Fire chief. Hicks said Brown has been a great leader and a great friend, and he plans to work just as hard as he watched ... Read More »