Saturday Morning Fire In Crossville Ruled As Arson
A Saturday morning fire in Crossville was ruled an arson by the Crossville Fire Department. Officials said fire crews responded to A&B Body Shop and found two origination points for the flames. A total of eight vehicles suffered damage during the fire along with a nearby apartment complex. Authorities have not listed any suspects and the […]
Woman Charged With Vehicular Homicide Surrenders Bond
A Cumberland County woman charged with vehicular homicide has decided to surrender her bond and be placed back in custody. 36-year-old Meghan Wilson made the decision after a judge found sufficient evidence to send the case to a September grand jury session. Wilson’s charge stems from a May 18th vehicle accident that killed 46-year-old John […]
Putnam Habitat For Humanity To Dedicate 76th Home Sunday
Putnam County Habitat for Humanity will dedicate it’s 76th home on Sunday. It’s being called “the house that gumbo built” because it’s the 9th home that’s been funded by Habitat’s Cooking on the Square event. “It’s so special because it’s a time to celebrate with the family and all they have gone through to get […]
Cumberland Officials Examining Workforce Study Results
Crossville-Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce CEO Brad Allamong said officials are still going through the pages of data received from a workforce study back in May. Part of the study makes recommendations on industries the county should try to recruit. “Actually we’re getting more attention from prospects lately, so I think in some ways it’s […]
Putnam Co. Commission Cuts Funding For Cookeville Senior Center
The Putnam County Commission voted to cut funding from the Cookeville Senior Center last night. Commissioner Chris Savage made a motion to reduce the county’s contribution to the Cookeville Senior Center by $10,000. Cookeville Senior Center Executive Director Maxine Frasier called the reduction a significant hit to the county’s largest senior center. “That puts us […]
Water Line Work On Willow Ave. Preparation For Paving
Water line work on Willow Avenue will be completed before the road is paved. TDOT spokeswoman Jennifer Flynn said before Oct. 31, nearly two miles of Willow Avenue will be paved. Work will begin south of Jackson Street and continue to just north of Gainesboro Grade. Cookeville Water Department representative Matthew Phillips said the department […]
Arson Trial Underway For Clay County Man
The trial for a Clay County man charged with attempted murder and arson got underway today. The charges against 29-year-old Ricky Lee York stem from a Clinton County, Ky. house fire that occurred in March of last year. Authorities said three people occupied the home at the time of the fire, but all three managed […]
Cumberland Crimestoppers Search For Thrift Thief
Cumberland County Crimestoppers hope the public can help find a woman accused of stealing from a thrift store. A written statement from the group said the woman sorted through donations at the Threads of Hope Thrift Store in the early morning of July 10. She reportedly tore through bags of donated goods, choosing what she […]
Man Gets 8 More Charges In Church Vandalism Case
A DeKalb man faces additional charges after posting notes on church doors within the county. Last week, Laddie Bill Jerrells, 57, of Smithville, was charged with 24 counts ranging from vandalism to desecration of honored places. Sheriff Patrick Ray said after the story was circulated in the media, another church came forward to say notes […]
Cumberland Co. Commission Votes To Purchase Railroad Property
The Cumberland County Commission voted Monday to purchase property owned by the Norfolk Southern Railroad. The property is currently occupied by the Art Circle Library. The railroad recently offered the county the opportunity to lease the property or to purchase it outright for $40,000. County Mayor Kenneth Carey Jr. had previously told commissioners that the county could […]
