Body Found In Fentress County Identified
Authorities have identified a body found in Fentress County back in March as Ray Von Newman. Newman reported missing by his family in January of 2005. At that time police located his truck near the Tinch Fork Bridge. An extensive search of that area found no sign of Newman. His remains were discovered off of […]
Blood Assurance Seeking Platelet Donations
Blood Assurance hopes some donors will step up to the plate for platelet donation. Donor Coordinator Trudy Cody said platelets are needed by trauma patients, individuals with chronic disease and newborns. Platelets must be used within five days of donation, so there’s always a need for them, she said. The donation doesn’t sit on the […]
Nearly 1,000 Lbs. Collected In Putnam Drug Take-Back
Power of Putnam Director Bill Gibson said the recent drug take back events were successful. Power of Putnam sponsored six locations throughout the county, which collected some 333 pounds. Drop-boxes at law enforcement agencies collected another 600 pounds over the last few months, Gibson said. “So it rounded off, what actually was picked up and […]
Late Jackson County Deputy Honored In Nashville, D.C.
It was the night of January 3, 2015, when Gainesboro Police Chief Rick Larnerd’s life changed forever. Larnerd had received a call stating that his son, Jackson County Deputy Zach Larnerd, had been in an automobile accident while responding to a domestic disturbance call. The wreck happened as Larnerd hydroplaned while attempting to negotiate a curve. […]
Cookeville High Student Investigated After Threat
A potential threat at Cookeville High School is in the hands of law enforcement. Putnam County Schools Director Jerry Boyd said a student told their parents about the situation after school Wednesday. They contacted law enforcement, who notified the school district. “Thankfully a student stepped up after overhearing another student make comments about bringing a […]
White County Chamber Golf Scramble Friday
The White County Chamber of Commerce will hold it’s first-ever golf scramble Friday at the Sparta Country Club. Participants can register at 10 a.m., tee time isn’t until noon. Organizer Jenny Wilson said they’ll keep an eye on the weather forecast. If it rains hard enough to interfere with the scramble, it’ll be moved to […]
Pyles Expected To Enter Plea In Double Homicide Case Monday
A man accused of killing a Pickett County father and son in 2014 is expected to plead guilty when he appears in a Putnam County courtroom Monday. Joshua Pyles faces two counts of first degree murder and aggravated assault in the shooting deaths of Dannie and Cody Dowdy. According to investigators, Pyles shot the two […]
Cumberland County Gets Workforce Analysis
Area business, government and education leaders joined with the Crossville Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce to hear the results of the county’s labor study. Younger Associates’ analysis showed Cumberland County imports and exports workers from a 10-county area called the “labor shed.” Chamber CEO Brad Allamong said the information will be very helpful. “Some things […]
Police Week Starts With Memorial Monday
Police Week will start off on a somber note in Putnam County Monday. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office will hold a memorial service for officers who have died in the line of duty. That service to begin at 10 a.m. Monday in the lower parking lot at the sheriff’s office. Parking will be available at […]
