Cookeville Pregnancy Clinic Moving To New Building
The Cookeville Pregnancy Clinic will soon have a new home after spending 29-years at its current facility. The clinic just purchased a new building at 714 North Dixie Avenue. “We have been looking for a long time and nothing ever felt right until we came across this building and it’s amazing,” Cookeville Pregnancy Clinic Executive […]
Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber 4-Star Accredited
The Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce now has 4-star accreditation through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Chamber Vice President of Development and Communications Zach Buckner said the Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber never had accreditation before, but now it joins an elite group across the nation. “It’s really important for out business partners and the investors in […]
Judge Rules In Favor Of Algood Council Members
A Chancery Court judge has given Algood’s two remaining council members authority to conduct city business. Chancellor Ron Thurman ruled Monday morning that Vice Mayor Kirk Dyer and Councilwoman Carolyn Norris can be considered a temporary quorum. “I’m relieved on behalf of the citizens that we will be able to conduct city business,” Vice Mayor […]
Crash Claims Life Of Smith Co. Man
A Sunday morning motorcycle crash in Wilson County has claimed the life of a Smith County man. The deceased is identified as 27-year-old Jason Kemp. Officials said Kemp was killed when his motorcycle rear-ended a car on Interstate 40 near mile marker 239 in Lebanon. The Tennessee Highway Patrol said Kemp was pronounced dead at […]
Cookeville Man Charged With Rape
Putnam County authorities have charged a Cookeville man with rape following an investigation by the Cookeville Police Department. 39-year-old Johnny Lee West was arrested Saturday on a single count of rape. Authorities said the alleged incident happened in early May. Additional details about the alleged crime are not known at this time. West remains behind […]
White Co. BOE Votes To Transfer Funding For new School
The White County Board of Education has approved the transfer of $2 million for a new school and athletic complex. Officials said $750,000 of that amount will be spent on architectural expenses and $1.25 million for construction costs related to the projects. The school system is planning to build a new Findlay Elementary School and […]
