Pulse Point App Helps Save Life in Local Walmart
Last month, Waldo Vasquez responded to a Pulse Point notification and saved a Texas man in cardiac arrest. Vasquez, a Putnam County Fire Department volunteer firefighter, said he received a Pulse Point notification in the parking lot of the Cookeville Walmart. “As I was walking in, my phone started making a noise. I checked my phone. […]
Cumberland County to Use Third Party Health Provider for Inmates
The Cumberland County Commission has passed a resolution for the use of a third party health provider for inmate and detainee health services. Sheriff Casey Cox proposed using Quality Correctional Health Care for medical services. “And what it does, it allows us to meet state standards. It’s to ensure that inmates are getting the healthcare that […]
TDOT Suspends Lane Closures
TDOT suspended all construction-related lane closures noon today. Suspending lane closures allows for maximum road-capacity during Memorial Day weekend. According to TDOT, approximately 727 thousand Tennesseans will drive to their Memorial Day travel destinations this year. Drivers may still encounter long-term construction closures across Tennessee. Motorists should be aware of speed limit changes through these […]
Spokes Art Sculpture Installation Continues
Installation work continues on the Spokes Art Sculpture in Downtown Cookeville. Brad Sells designed the Spokes Art Sculpture. “I wanted this project to really speak about community, family and service,” Sells said. The sculpture showcases bikes from all over the USA and the Cookeville area. “The bike to the right of that belonged to Harry Stewart. […]
Sgt. York Dedication Celebrates Veterans’ Sacrifices
The Sgt. Alvin C. York Grave Dedication will take place this weekend. Debbie York is the great-grand-daughter of Sgt. York and the Executive Director of the Sgt. York Patriotic Foundation. York said the grave dedication also celebrates the sacrifices of World War I veterans. “We always have to tell veterans’ stories, even when there are […]
Porter to Unveil Five-Year Plan
Putnam County Executive Randy Porter will present a five-year plan to county commissioners in the coming weeks. Porter, who had worked on the plan since 2015, said it will address the needs and projects of some 20 departments in the county. “One thing I promised to you is we’d try not to come to you […]
Memorial Day Program Adds To Patriotic-Themed 2018 In Putnam Co.
A Memorial Day program will continue a patriotic-themed year for Putnam County Monday. The program will feature Tennessee Department of Veterans Services Assistant commissioner Travis Murphy as a guest speaker. In addition, the Veterans Honor Guard will render the final salute and playing of taps. “It’s really just a day of recognizing our fallen veterans,” […]
Florida Man Arrested For Vehicle Theft, Felony Evading
Crossville Police have arrested a Florida man for allegedly stealing a vehicle and fleeing from police Thursday. 25-year-old Robert Howard faces charges of felony evading arrest and motor vehicle theft. A Crossville Police report stated that that officers observed Howard and another man inside a vehicle reported stolen earlier that day. Upon a traffic stop, […]
State Park Pools To Open Saturday
Cumberland Mountain and Fall Creek Falls State Parks open their pools Saturday for the 2018 season. The pool at Falls Creek Falls will be open seven days a week from 10 am to 5:30 p.m., and until 8 p.m. Fridays. Admission is $5 or $2.50 for inn, cabin, or camping guests. Cumberland Mountain’s pool is […]
Baxter Working To Create New City Website
The process of paying bills and reporting issues or concerns may become easier for Baxter residents in the near future. Alderman Dustin Stanton said the city has started working to create a new city website. Stanton said the goal is for residents to pay bills, apply for permits, and report pot holes or water leaks […]
