Donating To Charitable Foundation Will Have Double The Impact Tuesday
Cookeville Regional Charitable Foundation’s Double Your Donation Day will take place Tuesday. It’s a one day opportunity for residents to donate to any of the foundation’s charitable funds. Director John Bell said all donations made that day will be matched dollar for dollar up to $15,000. “We’ve got eight donors that are creating that matching […]
Crossville’s Special Census 50-Percent Complete
Crossville’s special census is about 50-percent complete. Census canvassers will now be tasked with visiting some 2,218 homes in an effort to complete the census. Census Director Arnold Harbolt said it’s a hefty task to take on before the January 1st deadline to complete the census. “Most of these are apartment complexes and there are […]
Four People Interested In Putnam Commission Vacancy
Four people have expressed interest in filling the unexpired term of the Putnam County Commission’s 6th District seat. The county Planning Committee will meet Monday to consider nominations for that seat. Those who have expressed interest include Chris Cassetty, Brian Jones, Rick Poston, and Michael Reep. The person selected will replace Reggie Shanks, who passed […]
Job Fair To Be Held In Cookeville Tuesday
Cookeville’s Goodwill Career Solutions Center will be holding another job fair Tuesday. This job will be a little smaller than previous job fairs, with four employers expected to be on hand seeking to fill at least 50-positions. “Representatives from these companies are going to be on hand and interviews are possible,” Goodwill Communication Director Chris […]
82 Room Hotel To Be Built In DeKalb County
An 82-room hotel is coming to DeKalb County. The announcement was made Thursday by Tootsie’s Entertainment Chief of Staff and Pates Ford Resort and Marina owner Tom Sturdivant. Sturdivant said the plan is to build a three story hotel at the old Center Hill Restaurant and Motel. The Hilton or Marriott style hotel will be […]
Search For Macon County Inmate Crosses State Lines
The search for the last of three men who escaped from the Macon County Jail this week has crossed state lines. Sheriff Mark Gammons said agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Marshals, and officers from surrounding counties are actively searching for 32-year-old Jeffrey Strong. One of the escapees, 19-year-old Dylan Ferguson, turned him […]
Overton County Hopes To Benefit Off Newly Created Video
Overton County officials are hoping to benefit off a new video created from a state grant that the county received through the state department of tourism. The video launched this week and features the county’s amenities, outdoor attractions, and manufacturing facilities. “Certainly we are going to market that to our different social medias,” McDonald said. […]
Second Macon County Inmate Captured
Authorities in Bowling Green Kentucky have arrested a man who escaped from the Macon County Jail this week. 28-year-old Matthew White was captured by authorities in Bowling Green Kentucky this evening. White was one of three inmates who escaped from the Macon County Jail early Wednesday morning. 19-year-old Dylan Ferguson surrendered to authorities in Trousdale […]
Plane Crash Victims Identified
The Warren County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the victims of a plane crash that occurred in Warren County Tuesday night. The deceased identified as Warren County resident Thomas Stiles and Larry Banks of Spencer. Authorities said the plane crashed into a field as it tried landing at nearby Warren County Memorial Airport. The FAA […]
