Coordinated Drug Operation Results In Six Indictments, Arrests
A joint drug investigation by TBI special agents and multiple Upper Cumberland law enforcement agencies has resulted in the arrest of six individuals. An Overton County Grand Jury returned indictments against those six people last month and law enforcement officers arrested the individuals on Wednesday. All six face a variety of drug-related offenses and have […]
Cookeville SWAT and CNT Rescue Child and Prevent Suicide
Members of the Cookeville SWAT and Crisis Negotiation teams managed to rescue a child and prevent a suicide Wednesday night. Officials said the incident unfolded when officers responded to a possible drug overdose at a home on Terry Avenue. According to a Cookeville Police press release, when officers arrived on scene an adult female told […]
Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Receives Accreditation
For the first time ever the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office has received accreditation through the Tennessee law Enforcement Accreditation (TLEA). Sheriff Eddie Farris said being accredited means the office will be required to abide and adhere to a certain set of state and national policies and principles. “Accreditation is a great achievement for our office. […]
Livingston Bans Billboards
Billboards are now officially banned inside Livingston city limits. This week the board of Mayor and Aldermen passed the second reading of an ordinance that prohibits new billboards from being located inside city limits. The Planning Commission recommended the ordinance, which also has some language changes regarding content of signs and off-premises signs. Earlier this […]
Celina Officials Take No Action On Mobile Home Inspection Ordinance
Celina’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen have chosen to take no action on second reading of an ordinance that would have required inspections of mobile homes. The City’s Planning Commission recommended the ordinance to make sure residents of mobile homes were living in fair conditions, but the board chose to take no action after public […]
Life Church Donates Building To Clay County Sheriff’s Office
Life Church has donated a $35,000 building to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office. According to officials, the new building will be located adjacent to the sheriff’s office and be used for worship services, GED programs, and alcohol and drug treatment services. For several years, Life Church has been providing DVDs of worship services to the […]
