Kids Need Reassurance During Disasters
Images of disasters online and on television can be hard for adults to handle, but very frightening for children. Phyllis Foley serves as Dean of the Social Science at Vol State Community College and a licensed counselor. She said children need to feel safe above all. “We want them to feel safe, we want them […]
Cookeville/Putnam County Featured In Magazine
Putnam County’s latest honor is a feature in “Where To Retire” magazine. Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce Vice President of Visitor Development Zach Ledbetter said the Convention and Visitors Bureau participates in a retirement initiative with 22 other Tennessee counties. The magazine reached out through that group. “They reached out and said we keep hearing […]
Sparta Police Ready For Million Dollar Mile Yard Sale
Sparta Police Chief Jeff Guth said security and traffic aren’t usually a concern during the Million Dollar Mile Yard Sale. “Course there may be a little more congestion this year with the construction on Bockman Way, may hamper things a little bit, but no, my officers will just work and patrol,” Guth said. He said […]
Cookeville K-9s Get Protection
Cookeville Police Department’s K9s Jaeger, Kaine, Ruger, Rico, and Max have received body armor. Cookeville Police Department’s K9s Jaeger, Kaine, Ruger, Rico, and Max have received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vests were sponsored by PetArmor and Walmart. Vested Interest […]
Liberal Redneck Visits TTU Tuesday
The “Liberal Redneck” will visit his alma mater next week. Upper Cumberland native Trae Crowder, the Liberal Redneck, graduated from Tennessee Tech with a bachelor’s degree in 2008 and a master’s degree in 2009. Crowder’s viral videos have earned him accolades and a membership in NBC Universal’s Talent Infusion Program. Crowder’s Q & A will […]
Allardt Eying World Record At Pumpkin Festival
For the 26th year the town of Allardt awaits the arrival of the Great Pumpkin. Allardt Pumpkin Festival Vice Chairman Cathy Jeffers said she hopes to see that pumpkin this Saturday during the annual Allardt Pumpkin Festival and Weigh-off. “We would love to have the worldwide champion every year,” Jeffers said. I think we broke […]
Fred’s Pharmacy Coming To Monterey
Work continues to make progress on a new development in Monterey. Mayor Bill Wiggins said he now can confirm which business will be coming to town. “They have started site excavation on the 16,000 square foot Fred’s store that’s coming to Monterey over on Stratton,” Wiggins said. Wiggins said the Fred’s store will include a […]
Woman Charged After Cutting Man With Knife
DeKalb County authorities have charged an 18-year-old woman with aggravated assault after she allegedly cut a man with a knife during an argument on Sunday. Quonisha Bonique Webb has admitted to cutting the man, but claimed self defense when questioned by deputies who responded to the scene. Authorities said multiple witnesses reported seeing Webb on […]
Monterey Taking Action After Alderman Misses Consecutive Meetings
The town of Monterey taking action after Alderman Joey Isabell missed his third consecutive meeting Monday night. Mayor Bill Wiggins said the charter requires a written letter to be sent to an alderman after two consecutive missed meetings without an explanation. “The alderman has to be sent a letter reminding them of the provisions in […]
Algood PD Seeking More Officers
The Algood Police Department is seeking a few more officers. Interim police Chief Bryant Swallows said the department still needs to fill three more positions. “Believe it or not, being down three can still be pretty taxing on our department,” Swallows said. “If may not sound like a lot of people, but when you start […]
