Defendant Wanders Into Grand Jury
The Putnam County Grand Jury members must now show ID to enter the jury chambers. Sources said last week, a defendant showed up for court but wound up in the wrong room. He reportedly voted on several cases before an officer figured out the man was in the wrong place. The man hasn’t been identified. […]
Wood Chips Available At Cookeville Mulch Yard
Cleanup continues from the Memorial Day storms. Cookeville Public Works Director Greg Brown said each day city trucks bring piles of brush to the landfill. “Some of it, they brought some more out so we’ll have to make another trip through, but we’re trying to hit every street in the city at least once before […]
High Speed Pursuit In Cookeville This Morning
A Baxter man is facing several charges following a high speed pursuit in Cookeville this morning. Darryl Vantrease is charged with aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, DUI and evading arrest. According to a report, a Cookeville police officer spotted Vantrease in a Chevrolet Impala driving northbound in the southbound lane of Highway 111. When the officer […]
Upper Cumberland Lawyer’s License Suspended
A Putnam County lawyer’s law office has been suspended by the state Supreme Court. Albert Fitzpatrick Officer III was ordered not to accept new clients and to stop representing existing clients by Aug. 11. Officer was censured by the Supreme Court July 7. His license was suspended last fall for failure to pay the annual […]
Putnam Commission Decides Budget Monday
Putnam County should have a new budget following Monday’s vote. The county began its budget process months ago with committee meetings. The full commission will vote on the measure at Monday’s meeting. Commissioners are weighing heavy issues, including additional firefighters. The school system budget will also be decided as part of the process. The Putnam […]
Crossville Approves New Solid Waste Contract
The Crossville City Council has approved a new contract for solid waste collections. The council awarded the contract to Cumberland Waste Disposal for $239,847. The new contract will save the city approximately $150,000 a year. Yard waste and leaves will be collected by city workers as the city has budgeted money to purchase a leaf […]
Successful HOG Rally Gives Way To August Events
Cookeville hosted a successful HOG Rally last week. Cookeville/Putnam County Visitors Bureau and Chamber of Commerce representative Zach Ledbetter said the week couldn’t have gone better. “Great week of motorcycle tourism in Cookeville and Putnam County, well over 2k attendees between last Tuesday and some of them even before then throughout this past weekend as […]
Animals Need Care When Temps Climb
Forecasters predict temperatures above 90 degrees for the week. People and animals should take precautions while the temperatures climb. Extension Agent Wayne Key said shade and water are important for animals, whether they’re livestock or the family pet. “They definitely need shade if possible, if there’s a barn or a structure or a shed, somewhere […]
New Sheriff To Be Named In Fentress Co. Tonight
A new sheriff will be named in Fentress County this evening. The county commission will be selecting one of five candidates to replace former sheriff Chucky Cravens. Cravens resigned earlier this year. He’s facing federal corruption charges for allegedly having sex with female inmates. Chief Deputy Gary Ledbetter is currently serving as interim sheriff and […]
Man Wanted In Fentress Arrested In Arkansas
A man wanted in Fentress County has been arrested in Arkansas. Jorge Viera, 34, is charged with three counts of rape of a child. He was arrested Saturday in Arkansas. In a statement, the Fentress County Sheriff’s Department said it will file paperwork to extradite Viera back to Fentress County to face the charges. No […]
