Air Force Recruiting Office Re-Established In Cookeville
The Air Force has re-established a recruiting office in Cookeville. Technical Sergeant Derrick Childress said the Air Force closed the recruiting office two years ago, but decided to reopen the office last year. “The Air Force noticed that anyone around here had to go to Nashville or Knoxville to talk to a recruiting officer,” Childress […]
Putnam Co. To Apply For Community Development Block Grant
The Putnam County Commission has approved a recommendation to apply for a Community Development Block Grant this year. County Executive Randy Porter said if awarded the grant, he hopes to use the funding to replace one of the county’s fire trucks. “Last year we applied to replace the fire truck at Cumberland Cove and we […]
Schools Placed On Soft Lockdown Tuesday Morning
Two Putnam County schools were placed on soft lockdown this morning as authorities assisted the Nashville Police Department with a warrant service. Officials said officers responded to a residence on North Washington Avenue to assist the Metro Nashville Cold Case Squad investigate a murder that occurred in December of last year. Officials said they made […]
Cookeville Man Arrested In Fentress Co. Traffic Stop
Fentress County authorities have arrested three men after finding a large quantity of marijuana inside a vehicle during a traffic stop on Highway 127. Police have arrested 31-year-old Lynn Dam of Cookeville, 25-year-old Vinyo Ketsavong of Smyrna, and 27-year-old Anoulack Siriaphone of Bell Buckle. All three are charged with manufacture, sale, and delivery of drugs […]
