Construction Keeps Codes Busy
Cookeville Codes Director Jeff Littrell said construction keeps his office busy. “We’re busy, the building construction at the Shoppes at Eagle Point is gearing up so we’ve got their plans we’re reviewing and hopefully the convention center is kicking off, we’re looking at site plans on them,” Littrell said. Construction for both homes and businesses […]
Pecor Sentenced On Meth Trafficking Charges
A White County man was sentenced to 158 months in prison for his role trafficking methamphetamine into White and Putnam counties. David Allen Pecor was indicted by a federal grand jury on multiple charges. In March 2016, Pecor was arrested by deputies with the Putnam and White County sheriffs departments, Sparta Police, the DEA and […]
Neo-Nazi Group, Protestors, In Crossville Saturday
Crossville Police say a day of demonstrations has been peaceful. A written release from Crossville Police said about 50 members of a neo-Nazi group held a conference at Cumberland Mountain State Park Saturday. About 50 protestors were on hand as well. The release said both groups were peaceful and enjoyed their freedom to exercise their […]
Crash Claims Life Of Sparta Businessman
THP reports indicate 73-year-old Jim Dagovanos died on the scene of a traffic accident early Friday morning. Dagovanos was the owner of Yanni’s Grille in Sparta. THP reports state Dagovanos was traveling southbound on Highway 111 shortly before 7 a.m. Friday. His Mercedes SUV traveled off the right side of the roadway, hitting several trees […]
