Cookeville Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said she's concerned about the city's salt supply. Elrod said the city has one salt bin that holds 1,000 tons, and last week's winter weather used up about half of that supply. Elrod said the city cannot purchase additional salt through the state contract, and other purc...

A local animal rescue group said last weekend's incident in DeKalb County serves as a great reminder for pet owners to bring their pets inside during frigid temperatures. More than 40 dogs had to be rescued from outdoor cages after long-term neglect. Treasured Souls Animal Rescue Group Owner Maureen Schafer said hearin...

A local non-profit launching a free program to provide childcare for Upper Cumberland first responders so parents can have a few hours of respite. The Parents Timeout Program is a service of the Serve Strong, Corbin Scott Goad Memorial Foundation. Foundation President Chester Goad said the organization wants to support...

The Board of Directors for the White Plains House in Algood is considering a path forward for the future of the historic home. UCDD Historic Preservation Planner Mark Dudney said the board is considering adding the home to Tennessee's list of historic sites, which would transfer ownership to the state while allowing Al...

Livingston City Council received an update from the city attorney on its three pending lawsuits surrounding the city's sign ordinance. City Attorney Andre Greppin said a billboard company out of Cookeville filed a chancery court lawsuit against the city several months ago after the city's Board of Zoning Appeals upheld...

When Stone Memorial Lady Panthers guard Ella May steps onto the floor, the nerves that once fluttered in her stomach now fuel her confidence. The Lady Panthers guard said she learned quickly what it meant to grow up on varsity. "All the girls really helped me with my freshman year," May said. "Coming in,...

Livingston issued a state of emergency Wednesday morning to ensure adequate resources are available for fire protection. Mayor Lori Elder-Burnett said the declaration allows the city to activate all necessary actions to cover the region during the water shortage. A water main break Tuesday caused the issue. She said th...

A former Cumberland County deputy faces rape charges following an investigation by the TBI into allegations involving a vulnerable adult. John Coley Jr. indicted following a probe requested by 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway. Officials said agents began investigating the allegations in October 20...

Crossville set to consider mitigation service proposals as the next step on the Meadow Park Lake expansion after a Tuesday night work session. City Engineer Tim Begley said developing a full mitigation plan will take roughly six months. Begley said that will setup the city to take the next step. "We should be real...

Planned airspace reclassification around Nashville could bring significant changes for airports across the Upper Cumberland. Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Director Dean Selby said the shift would expand Nashville's airspace. It would also require stricter reporting requirements with the intention of making a safer ...