Safety A Focus For Rangers At Cummins Falls State Park
Following a flash flooding event at Cummins Falls State Park last year, park rangers have worked to strengthen communication with the National Weather Service. Ray Cutcher is park manager at Cummins Falls State Park. “The weather service is very cognizant about watching the weather patterns and very aware that flash flooding can take place at […]
Pollinator Habitats Take Root in Cane Creek Park
Three acres of Cane Creek Park in Cookeville have been planted as pollinator habitats, according to the Putnam County Master Gardeners. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said the habitat will benefit both area wildlife and the community as a whole. “I think the pollinator fields are a great use of space within Cane Creek Park […]
Tractor Trailer Overturns On I 40, Driver Cited
The Tennessee Highway Patrol issued a citation to an Arkansas truck driver Monday for driving on a suspended license following a crash on Interstate 40. The incident happened on I 40 eastbound near mile marker 307 in Cumberland County. A report stated that the accident happened as 44-year-old Brandon Paul Lyerly attempted to pull over […]
Work To Reconstruct Cookeville Roundabout To Begin This Week
Work will begin this week to reconstruct the roundabout on Cookeville’s Highlands Park Boulevard at the intersection of Venture Drive. Cookeville Public Works Director Greg Brown said Highlands Park Boulevard will be closed to all traffic from the intersection of Lee Seminary Road just east of Ficosa. Detours will be in place. “We can’t allow […]
TWRA Does Not Anticipate Increase in Bear Sightings
The TWRA has not seen an increase in black bear sightings so far this year. That according to Mime Barnes, the Wildlife Information Specialist. “This year we haven’t seen any increase in sightings. It is a pretty typical year for us,” Barnes said. “And it is not a huge number of sightings either. Just a few […]
Man Dies After Falling From Bluff In Cumberland County
An unidentified man has passed away after falling from a bluff in Cumberland County Sunday afternoon. Cumberland County Emergency Management officials confirmed the man’s death Monday morning. The incident happened in the Grandview area off of Highway 68. According to officials, the man was rappelling when he fell an estimated 80-feet from the bluff.
Van Buren County Holds Open House For New Administrative Building.
Van Buren County held an open house for it’s new administrative building Sunday. County officials lowered an American flag at the new building to mark the official opening of the new state-of-the-art facility. Will Maxwell is a 4th District County Commissioner. He said the flag that came down flew at the old administrative building that […]
Bear Spotted In Cookeville
A bear is roaming the Cookeville city limits, according to Putnam County 911. Mayor Ricky Shelton reported that the bear was spotted on North Maple near Freeze Street A Facebook post from Putnam County 911 has asked residents to not approach the bear and to call Cookeville Police if the animal is spotted. Police units […]
