Crossville Discusses National Wildlife Federation Program
Crossville has a chance to become certified with the National Wildlife Federation as a Wildlife Habitat Community. According to officials with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, the city can start that process by applying for the National Wildlife Federation Program. TWRA spokeswoman Mimi Barnes said becoming a Habitat Community can be a huge benefit for […]
Crossville Officials Discuss Possible Recreation Advisory Board
A group of Crossville residents want to create a citizens advisory board as part of a master recreation plan for the city. Group leader Doug Parkey said the proposed advisory board would seek to promote and recruit more athletic events to the Crossville area. “Again, this is to support existing events and venues and to […]
Cookeville Curbside Recycling Pilot Project To Start Later This Month
Cookeville’s three month curbside recycling pilot project will begin the Thursday after Christmas in the Windrowe subdivision. City Planning Director James Mills said the recyclables collected will be weighed to determine the impact it has on the landfill and city officials will later decide if they eventually want to provide the service city-wide. “This will […]
Former Putnam Co. Corrections Deputy Indicted
A grand jury indicted a former Putnam County Corrections Deputy Tuesday for allegedly possessing a controlled substance and introducing contraband into the jail. Authorities have arrested Billy Farley on charges of conspiracy to introduce contraband into a penal facility, possession of Buprenorphine with intent to deliver, and official misconduct. “It is a sad day in […]
McMinnville PD To Step Up Traffic Patrols
Warren County has suffered 16 traffic fatalities this year, which is eight more than this time last year. Officials with the McMinnville Police Department have plans to hopefully reduce the number of crashes during the last month of the year. Police Chief Bryan Denton said he plans to have more officers watching for speed, occupant […]
Blood Assurance Issues Urgent Need For O Negative Blood Donations
Blood Assurance has issued an urgent need for O negative blood donations. Blood Assurance officials said they have less than a 1-day supply of O-negative blood and would not be prepared if a crisis occurred. “You never know when you are going to have a tragedy or an accident,” Donor Recruiter Trudy Cody said. “Every […]
Putnam County Sheriff: Be Aware Of Scams
Scam artists have recently been claiming to be a sergeant or lieutenant with the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said the scammers will say you have a pending arrest warrant unless you pay a fine with a pre-paid credit card. “If it doesn’t sound right, then just don’t do it. We […]
