Crossville Juvenile Located
Crossville Police have located a juvenile who was reported missing last weekend. Police officials said they located 12-year-old Camren Matthew Houghton around 3:45 p.m. Monday. Police issued an alert for Houghton early Monday morning. He went missing around 6:30 p.m. Saturday near the Little boulevard area.
G.F. Hardwoods Receives 30 Thousand Dollar State Grant
Clay County’s G.F. Hardwoods has received a $30,000 grant from the state’s agriculture Enterprise Fund. The grant provides assistance to new and expanding Tennessee agriculture and food businesses in rural counties. Dr. Nick Patterson is one of the joint operating officers of G.F. Hardwoods, which is one of the largest employers in Clay County. “We […]
THP Working Crash Involving Commercial Vehicle And Motorcycle
A crash involving a commercial motor vehicle and motorcycle has blocked one lane of Interstate 40 in Putnam County. The Tennessee Highway Patrol said the crash happened around 2:30 p.m. at eastbound mile marker 295. The THP has reported an injury in the crash. The crash has forced the right lane to be blocked off. […]
Shimming Scam Targets Cards With Chip Technology
Scammers have found a way to steal payment information from debit or credit cards equipped with the new chip technology. Upper Cumberland Better Business Bureau Branch Manager Marty Donnelly said it’s called a shimming scam. “It’s a paper-thin card sized device that has a microchip and flash storage in it,” Donnelly said. “They put it […]
Putnam BOE Approves Enrollment Restrictions For Next Year
Enrollment for Putnam County Schools will be restricted next year. At the recommendation of attendance supervisor Chris Pierce, the board of education has voted to freeze priority 3-and-4-enrollments at the elementary school level. “This is important for families to realize and understand and make plans accordingly,” board member Celeste Gammon said. “I cannot not impress […]
Crossville PD Issues Alert For Missing Juvenile
Crossville Police have issued an alert for a missing juvenile. 12-year-old Camren Matthew Houghton last seen around 6:30 Saturday in the area of Little Boulevard. Police said he was wearing black jogging pants…a dark blue hoodie and white tennis shoes. He’s described as 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing 95 pounds, with light brown hair […]
