Putnam Co. Receives Multiple Grants To Promote Recycling
Putnam County has received a $44,191 state grant for recycling purposes. County Executive Randy Porter said the funding will help continue a composting project with the school system. The funding will purchase roll-off containers and a skid steer loader. “We’re in the process of doing a food waste project where we will take the school’s […]
Dollar General Opens In Allons
Residents in the town of Allons have a new place to shop now. Dollar General’s newest store has officially opened on Cedar Lane right behind Allons Elementary School. Dollar General will celebrate the store’s opening with an official grand opening on Saturday March 3rd at 8:00 a.m. The first 50-shoppers will receive a $10 gift […]
Habitat For Humanity Hosting Application Fair For Neighbor 2 Neighbor Program Next Month
Habitat for Humanity and Rotary Club of Livingston will hold an application fair for the Neighbor 2 Neighbor program next month. The program provides home improvement repairs for elderly residents and other low-income residents who qualify. Habitat for Humanity Development Director Melissa Parks said the Christian ministry is asking for donations to purchase tools for […]
Spencer Man Indicted For Murder Of Cumberland County Man
A Cumberland County Grand Jury has charged a man from Spencer in the fatal stabbing death of an elderly man in Pleasant Hill last month. Charges against 47-year-old Billy Joe Wannyn include premeditated first-degree murder, felony murder, and aggravated robbery. Wannyn is accused stabbing 71-year-old Albin Buechel multiple times after breaking into his home Seagraves […]
Williams Sponsors Measure To Reduce NAS
State Representative Ryan Williams has sponsored a bill that aims to reduce instances of babies being born with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome or NAS. House Bill 2348 would require physicians who prescribe opioids to women to also prescribe a long-acting form of birth control in order to curb instances of children being exposed to opioids. NAS […]
Drug Charges Issued Following Traffic Stop In Cookeville Sunday
The Tennessee Highway Patrol issued drug charged to two Putnam County residents following a traffic stop for a broken tail light Sunday. 30-year-old Brandon Brunett and 21-year-old Kalie Buckley are charged with possession of a controlled substance. Authorities said they searched Buckley’s vehicle and found one gram of methamphetamine and 21 new and used pipes. […]
Smoke Testing Begins In Baxter Today
The Baxter Water Department began conducting smoke testing on the city’s sewer system today. Mayor John Martin said the project will help locate areas where ground water is leaking into the sewer system. “We feel like that we are going to see things that we need to get done,” Martin said. “With the growth that […]
Woman Rescued From Flood Waters In Jackson County
The Jackson County and Putnam County Rescue Squads conducted a successful swift water rescue Sunday. Jackson County Emergency Management Agency Director Keith Bean said crews responded to a campground on the Roaring River where rising waters had trapped a woman inside a camper. “Putnam County Rescue came in with their swift water rescue team and […]
