Monterey News

Lightning bug season officially opened for local collectors in the first part of June.

A Monterey woman is going to prison for 12 years for abusing her 9-month-old son.

Luvell Smith June 9, 2008 Mrs. Luvell Smith, 74, of Crossville, passed away June 9, 2008, at Standing Stone Nursing Home in Monterey, TN.

A domestic situation that allegedly escalated into violence resulted in three felony counts against a Cumberland County man who was arrested in Putnam County Monday, according to records at the Cumberland ...

A Tennessee court has declined a more than 2,000-page appeal by a former public official convicted of murdering a state senator in order to win his seat in the state Legislature.

Calling all lightning bug collectors! Scientists are calling for help, and the price is going up.

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - The state Transportation Department announced a project to straighten ''Dead Man's Curve'' on State Route 62 in eastern Putnam County.

Two Crossville men were charged with burglary after Monterey Police caught them allegedly loading copper, aluminum and other items from a tavern that has been closed for months on Hwy. via Crossville Chronicle

Fairfield Glade's long-time chief of security is one of seven applicants for the vacant position of chief of police for the city of Monterey, the Herald-Citizen reported last week. via Crossville Chronicle

April 22, 2008 James Ernest Brown, 63, of Crossville, passed away April 22, 2008. via Crossville Chronicle

Flower Arrangements Made Simple was written for those individuals tired of paying high prices for simple floral arrangements. via Press Release News From 24-7 Press Re...

An eight-week Tai Chi class for 18-year-olds and older will be offered at the Monterey Community Center gym Tuesday mornings from 9-10 a.m. beginning June 3 and continuing through July 22. via Crossville Chronicle

What a great creek we have in Henderson only about 60 miles from Rock Island and on the "Mini-Road" , SWEET. via Jackson Kayak

By Michael R. Moser / mmoser@crossville-chronicle.com A Crossville woman who police pulled off the dance floor at a local nightspot after finding her infant child strapped in a car seat in near-freezing ... via Crossville Chronicle

Roane State Community College had a ground-breaking ceremony Feb. 22. The garden, the Cumberland County Business Incubator, and a one-mile public walking trail are all soon-to-be realities which will benefit ... via Crossville Chronicle

The NERC will use the loan to purchase fifty new triple hopper railcars and two rehabilitated locomotives. via Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers a...

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Someone broke into a police substation in Monterey and stole evidence including drugs and money. via WTVF Nashville

A train ride from Cookeville to Monterey is helping local officials and trail advocates focus on constructing a hiking and bike path between the cities, about 15 miles apart. via WATE-TV Knoxville

A police officer has been suspended Friday morning for using unnecessary force. The officer is a member of the Monterey police force in Putnam County. via WTVF Nashville

The town of Monterey is purchasing water from a nearby camp to boost the town's water supply. via WREG-TV Memphis