Former U.S. Congressman To Speak At Cookeville Democratic Party Meeting
Former U.S. Congressman Bob Clement will be the keynote speaker at the Putnam County Democratic Party’s February meeting. Clement is an eight term congressman from Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District and the son of the late Tennessee Governor Frank Clement. His talk will provide an analysis of the future of both Tennessee Democratic candidates for Governor […]
Baxter Branch Library Moves To New Location
The Baxter Branch Library has moved to a new location. Branch Manager Matthew Krist said the library has relocated to unused space at Baxter Primary, right next to the Baxter Senior Center. “It’s just a better move for the city of Baxter, the library, and the senior center,” Krist said. “This is a joint effort […]
Macon County Man Arrested, Accused Of Firing At Officers, Assaulting Family Member
A Macon County man has landed behind bars after he allegedly fired shots towards law enforcement officers Wednesday night. Authorities said the incident happened on Elzie Williams Road. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, officers responded to the home after 63-year-old Jack David Hutchinson allegedly punched his daughter-in-law and fired a handgun into the […]
Burritt Memorial Library Remains Closed After Water Leak
Van Buren County’s Burritt Memorial Library remains closed after suffering damage from a water leak that occurred at the beginning of the year. County officials said the adjuster gave confirmation Thursday to start renovating the building. The library should be back up and running within the next few months.
Several Vehicles Vandalized In Crossville
A number of vandalism incidents have been reported to Crossville Police this week. Officials said the incidents occurred between Sunday and Tuesday of this week. According to a press release from the Crossville Police Department, the unknown suspects appear to be using a BB gun to damage several vehicles and buildings. One vehicle suffered damage […]
Cumberland Co. Men Sentenced For Sex Crimes
A judge sentenced two Cumberland County residents to prison this week after they entered pleas to sex crimes. Court officials said 38-year-old William Eblen Daugherty pled to a lesser charge of statutory rape this week. Authorities had accused him of having sexual relations with a minor. Daugherty will serve two years in prison. The same […]
Carmen Burnette Blood Drive Scheduled For Next Month
A blood drive will be held early next month to honor and remember a former Putnam County EMS employee. Carmen Burnette passed away February 15th 2011 after complications from a back surgery. EMS Director Tommy Copeland said the blood drive has been an annual event since Burnette passed away. “Carmen was one of our field […]
