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Sheriff Page and the staff of the White County Sheriff’s Office congratulates Deputy Addison Crawford and Deputy Robert Bryant for successfully completing and graduating the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy (TLETA) and welcome both to the Department as Certified Deputies. (Photo courtesy Sheriff Steve Page Facebook. Pictured L to...

Sheriff Page and the staff of the White County Sheriff’s Office congratulates SRO Sergeant Wade Phillips on his 10 years of service and dedication with the White County Sheriff’s Department. SRO Sergeant Wade Phillips received a Service Certificate for his 10 years of service and a 10 year Service Pin. (Photo courtesy Sheriff Steve Page Facebook. Pictured L to R: Sheriff Steve Page, SRO Sgt. Wade Phillips, SRO Lt. Scott Odell)

The city has temporarily closed the park because of the recent acts of vandalism.

Witness the unfortunate closure of Cookeville's beloved skate park due to persistent vandalism. This video explores the impact on the local community and the efforts to combat such destructive behavior. Tune in to understand the gravity of the situation.

A 40-year-old man died after his vehicle collided with a semi-truck on 127 North in Cumberland County Monday morning (10/2/2023) . The THP has identified the deceased as James P. Shrewsbury of Tennessee. The crash happened shortly before 7am at the intersection of Tabor Loop. According to the report, Mr. Shrewsbury was driving south in a 2013 Dodge Avenger when he crossed the center line and struck a northbound 2015 Peterbilt that was pulling a trailer. The Dodge spun counter-clockwise back across the center line and ran out of the roadway into the southbound ditch line facing northwest. The semi-truck ran out of the road onto the northbound side, coming to a controlled stop facing northeast. Mr. Shrewsbury was fatally injured. The THP report states he was not wearing a seat belt. The truck driver, 61-year-old Benny M. Hughes, of Tennessee, was not injured. No charges are pending.

Cookeville’s Department of Leisure Services reported six separate acts of vandalism have taken place in the park’s bathrooms in the past month.

One-hundred and two days. That's how long it's been since 30-year-old Michael Andrew Feustel's mother saw him get into a car and take off toward West Tennessee, never to be seen again.

Whether you're thinking about adopting a pet or simply delight in watching cute animals, you'd find a plethora of endearing pets awaiting adoption at animal shelters across and close to cookeville..

Van Buren County’s Sheriff Brock will be hosting a “Trunk or Treat” in the Justice center parking lot on October 31, 2023 (Halloween evening) from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., or until the candy runs out. If you would like to participate to decorate and pass out candy please arrive no later than 4:45 p.m. to set up.

Tensions were high at the Town Hall Meeting hosted by Cedar Recovery this Tuesday, Oct. 3. The meeting was held in Rickman at Bilbrey’s Crossing. Cedar Recover prides itself in offering a unique approach to addiction treatment which also works to repair the community as well. The company currently operates eight addiction treatment centers across the state.

Authorities are asking members of the Warren County community for help finding those responsible for leaving Ku Klux Klan fliers outside multiple homes.

The national forecast for permitted homes in the nation for September 2023 is 1.543 million. Putnam County – According to numbers provided by Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter, there were 37 building permits issued in September for $6.2 million of construction, 22 of which were new single-family residential homes.

Jake Hoot to help celebrate park opening Friday, Oct. 13. Cookeville – Everyone knows shopping, socializing and taking in the town are some of the world’s favorite pastimes. Food trucks have surged in popularity to take advantage, and the trend of grabbing food on the go has become big business.

31-year-old, Amanda Jackson, was arrested in Putnam County last week, Sept. 21, 2023, after violating the terms of her probation for an original drug charge. Jackson's struggle with addiction had resulted in her failing a routine drug screening.

Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of crossville..

With the resignation of Judge Ivy Gardner Mayberry, whose last official day was September 30th, the City of Crossville is seeking a Municipal Court Judge and Administrative Hearing Officer. Judge Mayberry gave notice on September 12th and the deadline for Letters of Interest was Friday, September 29th. The Public Notice...

Drive Thru coffee stand will also donte $2,000 to Cityscape to celebrate event. Cookeville – Cookeville’s next Coffee hub 7 Brew Coffee, which says it is “revolutionizing the coffee industry” with its drive-thru Coffee Shop design, has a unique process to introduce itself. It’s called the...

The nation's No. 1 overall prospect in the class of 2025 has set her list of semifinalists. This weekend, Monterey (Texas) five-star point guard Aaliyah Chavez cut her list to 10: Arizona, LSU, Ohio State, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Texas Tech, UCLA and USC. "I just want to thank ...

SMITHVILLE, TN – Tennessee Tech University’s Appalachian Center for Craft is set to host a resident artist talk on Wednesday, Oct. 4, from 5 – 6:30 p.m. Tech students, community members and others are invited to attend this free event and learn more about the Craft Center’s artists in residence and their various projects. Refreshments are provided.

The York Institute Dragonettes rolled on Monday to open the District 3-A Tournament, as they took down Monterey 3-0 at home. After a dominant 25-11 win in the first set, the Dragonettes jumped out to a 20-3 lead in the second. The Lady Wildcats battled and scratched across a few more points, but it was ultimately York who would win the set by a 25-9 count.