White Co.: USMC Training Was City Decision
White County Commission Chairman Stanley Neal opened the group’s regular meeting by encouraging residents to call the city of Sparta with concerns about Marine Corps training. At it’s last meeting, the Sparta Board of Mayor and Alderman approved an agreement with the U.S. Marine Corps, allowing the Corps to conduct training in the city. Neal […]
Prisoner Charged With Assault For Biting
A DeKalb County prisoner was charged with assault after allegedly biting a correctional officer. Sheriff Patrick Ray said the incident took place when the officer entered the holding cell, 19 year old Tavia Gayle Cantrell tried to force her way out and bit the officer’s left arm. She also wrapped herself around the officer’s leg […]
CPD Celebrates K9 Retirement
Cookeville Police K9 Ruger has served since 2011. The department celebrated his retirement Monday. Lt. Det. Bobby Anderson said the Ruger will enjoy his retirement. “The dog gets to retire with the handler, and live a life of solitude at the house,” Anderson said. Plans are already in the works to replace Ruger. Anderson said […]
Time To Bring Plants In For The Night
Fall temperatures mean it’s time to start looking at bringing plants in. UT Extension Putnam County Agent Wayne Key said folks should keep an eye on the weather. “But it is the time of year, yes, to start thinking about those outdoor plants, plants that need to be moved inside, certainly the time of year […]
TTU Eagle Bait Truck Still Bringing People Together
A piece of Tennessee Tech history has made its way home to Cookeville. Dr. Michael Allen grew up with the truck. His father was the advisor of Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity, which cared for the truck on behalf of student government. Allen even met his wife while driving the truck in a parade. “I […]
Algood Looking To Fill Vacant City Council Seats
The Algood City Council is expected to fill at least one of the two vacant city council seats when they meet tomorrow. “I assume they will go ahead and fill one since they had four candidates narrowed down for that position,” City Administrator Keith Morrison said. “I’m not sure if they will fill the second […]
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Saturday
TDEC will host a household hazardous waste collection in Cumberland County this weekend. Any Tennessee resident can bring items like cleaning fluids, pesticides and batteries to dispose of properly. The collection will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Cumberland County Complex. Things that are flammable, toxic or corrosive are considered […]
Pickett SD Gets Narcan Training
Pickett County Sheriff’s office employees recently received training in Naloxone, commonly known as Narcan. The employees will be able to use the drug to potentially reverse opioid overdoses. The state will provide Narcan to law enforcement statewide. The training was provided by Tommy and Suzanne Angel of the Smith County Drug Prevention Coalition and was […]
Early Voting For Special Election Begins Wednesday
Early voting for the 17 Senatorial District special primary election begins Wednesday. The election is the result of a vacancy created by Senator Mae Beavers. Beavers resigned from her seat to focus on her campaign for governor. State Representative Mark Pody is on the Republican primary ballot. Wilson County attorney Mari Alice Carfi is the […]
