Accident Late Friday Afternoon Prompts Detours
A driver reportedly flipped their vehicle into a ditch at the intersection of Willow and Jackson in Cookeville just after 4 p.m. Friday. Emergency vehicles rushed to the scene through streets already clogged with Friday afternoon traffic. Scanner traffic indicates no one was pinned in the vehicle, however injuries have been reported. Officials warned drivers […]
TTU Ranks High In Student Loan Repayment Study
When it comes to setting up students for successful student loan repayments, Tennessee Tech University is one of the best schools in the nation, according to a website. Basically, TTU does a better job preparing students to repay their loans than anyone else. Student Loan Report (studentloans.net) said TTU was 16th in the nation, and […]
Bailey Boating Bill Passes
A new law could bring changes to local boat docks. Sen. Paul Bailey said SB230 was passed at the end of the legislative session. The bill, sponsored by Bailey, would allow more of the taxes from fuel sales at marinas to go to the TWRA. Bailey said that extra money would be used to improve […]
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Saturday
The annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive scheduled for Saturday. Each year, letter carriers with the U.S. Postal Service collect food to donate to local food banks. Non-perishable items will be accepted. Please do not donate perishable, home-canned or expired or opened food. Donations may also be dropped off at the Post Office on Willow […]
Putnam Graduations Set
Putnam County’s high schools are preparing for graduation. “We’re excited about graduation ceremonies for the graduating class of 2017, we have about 800 students graduating,” Director of Schools Jerry Boyd said. Upperman High will graduate Friday, May 19 at Tennessee Tech’s Hooper Eblen Center. Cookeville High’s commencement will take place Saturday morning, also at the […]
Property Search For Park View Continues
Putnam County Schools Director Jerry Boyd said the search continues for property suitable to hold a new Park View Elementary Boyd said there’s prospects, but he hasn’t narrowed them down to present to the Board of education yet. “We’re just looking for a good opportunity for the community as far as construction of a school […]
Pyles Pleads Guilty To 2014 Double Homicide
Joshua Pyles will die in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of first degree murder Friday. Pyles received a 51-year-sentence for both murder charges. He also received an 18-year-sentence for the charge of especially aggravated robbery. He will not be eligible for parole until at least 70 years. Pyles shot and killed Dannie and […]
Fire Damages Monterey Save-A-Lot
A Friday morning fire has damaged the Monterey Save-A-Lot. Monterey Fire Chief Kevin Peters said he believes the blaze started in the store’s stock room. A cause of the fire is not yet known. The state fire marshal will be investigating the blaze. Peters said his department responded to the blaze at 3:45 a.m. and […]
PCSO Arrests Three People On Drug Charges
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office has arrested three people on drug charges. The arrests stem from an investigation by the Office’s Narcotic Division. Authorities have charged 29-year-old Jamie Lee Rodgers with sell and delivery of oxycodone. Rodgers has a $40,000 bond and will appear in court on May 22nd. 45-year-old Robert Lee Dillon faces a […]
