UC Receives Funding To Increase Awareness Of Adverse Childhood Experiences
The Upper Cumberland has received $150,000 to increase awareness of Adverse Childhood experiences or ACEs. “I am pleased that our community has received this important funding that will help raise awareness of behaviors that hinder the mental and emotional development of some of our youngest residents,” Cookeville State Representative Ryan Williams said. ACE’s include physical, […]
Pickett County To Officially Purchase Justice Center Site Next Week
Pickett County Executive Richard Daniel said the county will be purchasing the property for the new jail and justice center on November 29th. After that, the county plans to have bid packages ready by January 15th in order to put the project out to bid. “We are looking at opening bids in February, awarding the […]
Five Seeking County Mayor Seat In Cumberland Co.
Five people have picked up petitions in Cumberland County to run on the Republican primary ballot for county mayor. Current County Mayor Kenneth Carey announced earlier this year that he would not be seeking re-election in 2018. The five people who have picked up petitions include Timothy Clafin, Allen Foster, James Hancock, Robert Scarlett and […]
One Inmate Captured, Two Still At Large
Authorities have captured one of the three inmates who escaped from the DeKalb County Jail early Wednesday morning. DeKalb County Sheriff Patrick Ray said officers captured 38-year-old Jack Mullican Jr. this morning. Mullican was serving time for aggravated burglary, theft of property and vandalism. A manhunt continues for 32-year-old Bryon Ray Gibbs and 26-year-old Daniel Trey […]
Rescue Mission To Hold Annual Thanksgiving Meal
The Cookeville Rescue Mission will continue its annual tradition of serving meals to those in need on Thanksgiving Day. “It’s open to anyone in the community that might be alone during the holiday,” Cookeville Rescue Mission Outreach Coordinator and Pastor Ryan Henry said. “It’s just a great way to hang out with other people and […]
Inmates Escape From DeKalb County Jail
Three DeKalb County inmates have escaped from jail early Wednesday morning. Sheriff Patrick Ray said it appears the inmates escaped from the back of the jail annex through a door they managed to open. The escapees are identified as 38-year-old Jack Mullican Jr., 32-year-old Bryon Ray Gibbs, and 26-year-old Daniel Trey Hamilton. Mullican was incarcerated […]
337 Grams Of Meth Seized During Traffic Stop
Cumberland County deputies have arrested two people after finding 337 grams of methamphetamine during a traffic stop on I-40 earlier this month. 28-year-old Eric Howard and 22-year-old Haley Michelle Herron are both charged with felony possession of methamphetamine. Bond for Howard is set at $754,000 and bond for Herron is set at $25,000.
PCSO Teamwork Catches SUV Transporting Drugs
Putnam County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested two people on charges of possession of a controlled substance. Jackie Mayberry is now under a $100,000 bond at the Putnam County Jail, while Nichole Kappelman is also jailed under a $35,000 bond. Authorities said Mayberry and Nichols occupied a vehicle that crashed near Gainesboro Grade earlier this month. […]
Pickett Co. Sheriff’s Office To Hire New Deputies
The Pickett County Sheriff’s Office will be hiring two new deputies in the near future. The county commission approved the hires Monday night. County Executive Richard Daniel said the additional manpower will help with prisoner transports to other counties. “The transportation of prisoners to other counties often leaves the department strained to provide law enforcement […]
