TTU’s Student Veterans Programs Growing
Tennessee Tech’s Director of Military and Veterans Affairs Kevin Flanary his program is almost ready to open the Eagles Wing Student Veterans Center. “We haven’t done our official grand opening, though we are open now, we plan to do a ribbon-cutting ceremony once we get our final resources in, but we’re guessing in the next […]
Purple Paint Law In Effect
The purple paint law may help property owners prevent trespassing this year. The state general assembly passed the law last spring and it went into effect July 1. Basically, property owners post one “no trespassing” sign visibly on their property. Then, trees and other property markings can be made with purple paint. Proponents say it’s […]
Urban Hunting Permitted But There’s Regulations To Follow
Cookeville Codes Director said hunting is permitted in Cookeville, but you have to follow the regulations. “You can hunt within the City of Cookeville, you have to meet the regulations the TWRA has set out and in any event, you can’t just illegally discharge in a reckless manner or put someone in imminent danger,” Littrell […]
Downtown McMinnville Businesses Burglarized
McMinnville Police are investigating a series of break-ins at several downtown locations. The latest taking place at Home Town Reality. Police said someone ransacked the business and took numerous items including computer equipment. Other locations burglarized include Magness Library, the Farmers Market concession stand, and Chamber of Commerce offices. Anyone with information about the crimes […]
TBI: Arson Suspect Wanted Witness Killed
39-year-old Calvin Booher now faces a charge of solicitation to commit first degree murder in addition to his arson charges. Last September, Booher allegedly set fire to at least three homes, including a former judge’s home. TBI Agents believe that, while incarcerated, Booher attempted to arrange for a witness in his arson case to be […]
Cookeville Electric Scam Comes Back
Cookeville Electric doesn’t contact customers by phone for payments. Earlier this year, scammers started calling Cookeville Electric customers and insisting their power would be disconnected unless a payment was made immediately. Last weekend, the scammers targeted several restaurants with the same scam. Cookeville Electric said all billing statements are done through the mail. If you’ve […]
