Caleb Cannon Found Guilty In Murder Of Nikki Burgess
A jury has found Caleb Cannon guilty of murdering a former Cumberland County resident. The verdict returned Monday after a week-long trial. Cannon was accused of killing Nikki Burgess in May of 2014. Authorities say she vanished from her Hermitage home and her body has never been found. Cannon received an automatic life sentence and […]
Cox Elected To HIDTA Board
Cumberland County Sheriff Casey Cox will serve on a specialized board. Cox was chosen to serve on the Appalachian High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area executive board. The Appalachian High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area consists of 86 counties in Kentucky, West Virginia, Tennessee and Virginia. Member agencies work together to find creative ways to combat drugs, drug […]
EMS Week Begins Monday, Ends Saturday
Monday marked the start of EMS week. The week honors those who are a part of Emergency Medical Services nationwide. In Putnam County, the day was an early one for EMS Director Tommy Copeland and Assistant Director Darren Ford. The two got up at 4 a.m. Monday to make breakfast for all EMS employees. Copeland […]
Cookeville Road Closed For Storm Drain Install Monday
Part of Cookeville’s Buffalo Valley Road was closed down for the day. Cookeville Public Works Director Greg Brown said the closure allowed contractors to install storm drains on the road. Workers started at 8 a.m. Monday and were set to complete that afternoon. Brown said it’s part of the Bennett Road construction. Storm drains are […]
Stopping Human Trafficking Training This Week
Upper Cumberland EMS Directors want residents to be more aware of human trafficking. They’re hosting a training Wednesday and Thursday at Hyder Burkes Pavilion. Putnam County EMS Director Tommy Copeland said the training is perfect for anyone who comes into contact with the public. He said human trafficking can happen anywhere. “There’s some of that […]
Blood Drive To Honor Vets On Memorial Day
Blood Assurance Donor Recruiter Trudy Cody said donating blood is a great way to honor America’s veterans during the Memorial Day holiday. Cody said a Blood Assurance has scheduled a community drive from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Memorial Day. It will take place in the Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ parking lot. “Anytime […]
Sewer Agreement With Sparta On White County Commission Agenda
The White County Commission will consider a sewer agreement with the city of Sparta when it reconvenes its meeting Monday. The agreement would allow city workers to inspect and maintain the county’s sewer pump station at Airport Industrial Park. It’s already been approved by the Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen. The meeting officially began […]
Haslam Signs “In God We Trust” License Plate Bill
Starting July 1, state vehicle owners can choose a license plate stating “In God We Trust.” The bill was approved by the state legislature during this year’s regular session. Gov. Bill Haslam signed it last week. Sponsored by Sen. Paul Bailey, the bill offers residents the option. The license plates will look like the standard […]
