Roaring River Dam Removal Underway
The Roaring River Dam will soon be a memory. Crews started removing the dam Tuesday morning. TWRA spokesman Mime Barnes said last week the decision to remove the aging dam became pretty easy. “Knowing that there was a time that it was thought it was a good thing and that we didn’t really need it […]
Cookeville Council To Consider Reimbursements Thursday
The Cookeville City Council will meet Thursday to consider reimbursing two cities that assisted during the aftermath of the Memorial Day weekend storm. Both the Gallatin and Murfreesboro electric departments have asked the city for reimbursements to cover costs for labor and materials they provided to get the power restored. “They sent a couple of […]
Poker Run Raising Money For DeKalb Animals
DeKalb County Coalition Animal Shelter will get a boost from a few fundraisers organized by volunteers. One of those volunteers is Debbie Rowe. Rowe started a “Friends of DeKalb County Animals” Facebook group. So far, the group has events planned in August, September and October. Saturday’s canoe and kayak poker run will start the fundraisers […]
Cookeville Signs Grant Contract For Skate Park
Approximately one year ago Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton announced that the city received a $400,000 grant from TDEC to help build a skate park in town. Earlier today Shelton said the city received and signed the grant contract this week and will choose a design firm in the near future. “That firm will come to […]
Self Retires, Mission To Continue Serving Homeless
Even though it’s founder has retired, the Cookeville Rescue Mission plans to continue to serve the area’s homeless. The Mission was founded by Pastor Larry Self 41 years ago, CRM Executive Director Kim England said. Last week, Pastor Larry Self gave his final sermon at Marsh Chapel. “He’ll always be a great part of the […]
Deputies Arrest Man Wanted In Three States
Putnam County authorities have arrested a man wanted in three states and two area counties. Sheriff’s deputies arrested 55-year-old Jack Clifford Lovell around 8:40 a.m Tuesday morning at a home on Prosperity Drive. Sheriff Eddie Farris said Lovell had warrants out for his arrest in Warren County and Roane County on charges of theft. He […]
Putnam Students Back In School
Putnam County’s school year began without a hitch Tuesday. Director Jerry Boyd said the first full day of school began with a lot of promise, just like every school day should. “Just want to thank everyone for ensuring we get off to a great start to our school year, all the cooperation of parents, certainly […]
Cumberland Co. Budget Passes With Tax Increase
Cumberland County property owners will be paying higher taxes this year. The County Commission approved the upcoming fiscal year budget last night with $1.56 property tax rate, which is six cents more than last year. Officials said the increase will fund $12.3 million in upgrades to Crab Orchard Elementary School and the Cumberland County High […]
Crash Kills One Person In McMinnville
A single vehicle crash in McMinnville has claimed the life of a 23-year-old man. Officials said the incident happened Monday night in the eastbound lane of Old Shelbyville Road. Zachary Allen Hendrix suffered fatal injuries when his 2003 Buick left the roadway, struck a tree and a then a brick wall near the entrance of […]
