Hiker Dies Inside Window Cliffs Tuesday
An unidentified person died at Window Cliffs State Natural Area Tuesday. Putnam County Emergency Management Director Tyler Smith confirmed the death of a hiker at the park. Smith said he didn’t know the cause of death. The deceased has not been identified yet.
Improving Safety At Cummins Lengthy Process
Tennessee State Parks officials have begun an extensive process to improve safety at Cummins Falls State Park. TDEC Deputy Commissioner Brock Hill said there’s no timeline, they want the process done right. “I don’t know of any timeline that we’re trying to reach as far as what we’re going to do and what it’s going […]
Traffic Plans Always Concern For Big Events
Big events mean Putnam County’s emergency services turn to planning, specifically traffic. Putnam County Emergency Management Director Tyler Smith. “People’s got to watch, particularly the ones that like to text and drive and that happens, I see it every day, but yeah, everyone’s just got to be aware of their surroundings, slow down and watch […]
Putnam Schools Weighing Options For Eclipse
Putnam County school administrators are keeping their options open regarding next month’s eclipse. School systems around the Nashville area have already cancelled school for August 21. Putnam County Director of Schools Jerry Boyd said while it’s tourist and cultural event, it’s also an educational event. “There’s all kinds of options, what would be best for […]
THP Increases Cookeville Patrols This Week
There’s a few more troopers throughout the Cookeville District this week. THP Captain R.C. Christian said the Highway Patrol is doing special enforcement throughout the Cookeville District this week. That includes Putnam and surrounding counties. Christian said the Cookeville District has the greatest increase of traffic fatalities so far this year. Troopers are doing some special enforcement […]
Gentry Faces Federal Money Laundering, Wire Fraud Charges
White County resident Jeffery Lynn Gentry faces federal charges of money laundering and wire fraud. The U.S. Attorney’s office said Gentry convinced more than 50 people to invest funds totaling $43 million. Investors lost more than $10 million. Until December, Gentry and his wife Wendy owned and operated Gentry Brothers Tractor Supply. Gentry Auto was […]
TTU Profs Give Middle East Talk Thursday
Two Tennessee Tech professors, Dr. Jeff Roberts and Dr. Michael Gunter will share their expertise on the Middle East at the White County Democrat Party’s meeting Thursday. White County Democrat President Geeta McMillan said it’s part of a nonpartisan outreach program planned for the group. “And it’s not a Democrat or Republican issue, it’s a […]
Tractor Trailer Strikes Directional Sign On I 40
A chain-reaction wreck caused traffic to stall on Interstate 40 in Monterey this morning. The crashes occurred at the Exit 301 overpass in a construction zone. Tennessee Highway Patrol Sergeant Greg Tramel said a tractor trailer entered the construction zone and traveled through a warning sign and barrels before striking an electronic directional sign. The […]
Monterey Man Facing Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop
A Monterey man faces several charges following a traffic stop Saturday. A Tennessee Highway Patrolman conducted the traffic stop on a vehicle for failure to maintain lane. The driver, identified as 29-year-old Jarius Darnell Lemons, allegedly had 600 pills in bottles belonging to another person. The trooper also located $335 in cash and a gaming […]
Clay County Man Injured In Kentucky Crash
A Clay County man suffered critical injuries in a Cumberland County, Ky., crash Monday. Kentucky State Police said the crash happened just before noon on Kentucky 61 just south of Burkesville. Troopers said 69-year-old Peter Maynard was driving southbound in a Chevy Lumina when the vehicle suddenly went into the path of a freight liner. […]
