Pedestrian Struck In DeKalb Co. Monday Night
A 38-year-old pedestrian suffered serious injuries after being struck by a pickup truck in DeKalb County Monday night. A medical helicopter airlifted Jamie Carroll following the incident that took place on Highway 56. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Carroll was struck by a northbound Dodge Dakota Pickup truck driven by 21-year-old James Messina of […]
DeKalb Sheriff: Man’s Laptop Had 400 Child Porn Images
A DeKalb County man faces child pornography charges after more than 400 images were found on his computer. Winston Alexander Puckett, 37, of Granville, was arrested by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department on charges of sexual exploitation of a minor. Sheriff Patrick Ray said deputies executed a search warrant and found more than 400 images […]
Three Juveniles Charged With Burglary In Warren Co.
McMinnville police have arrested three juveniles in connection with a series of break-ins. Police said the break-ins occurred between June 29th and July 8th at multiple locations, including, The Store at Westwood and the McMinnville Civic Center concession stands. Authorities said the trio stole concession items, cash, portable radios, beer and cigarettes. Police received information […]
Putnam Co. Commission Passes Budget
The Putnam County Commission approved the upcoming fiscal year budget last night. The budget includes a $2.73 property tax rate, which is unchanged from last year. Not included in that budget was a request for three full time county firefighters. Chief Tom Brown said he requested the three positions to add more manpower at station-21 […]
Fentress Co. Commission Selects New Sheriff
The Fentress County Commission has selected Michael Reagon to serve as the new sheriff of Fentress County. Reagon will replace Chucky Cravens who resigned earlier this year amid a federal corruption investigation. Reagon previously served as a chief deputy for four years and oversaw a narcotics division. For the past several months, Chief Deputy Gary […]
Water Work On Willow Until August 4
Cookeville’s Willow Avenue will have some construction for the next few weeks. Cookeville Water Department representative Matthew Phillips said the department has a contractor replacing water lines in the area. Work will be done from Jackson Street to 12th Street. Work began Tuesday and should end Friday, Aug. 4. Phillips urged motorists to take alternate routes. […]
