Putnam County Releases Street Project Survey
Putnam County officials are looking for the public’s opinion regarding potential street projects. Cookeville, Algood, Baxter, and Monterey residents are encouraged to participate in the county’s online survey and vote which projects are most needed. Putnam County Executive Randy Porter said public opinion is crucial to determining which projects are sent to state for approval. […]
Focus Shifts to Next Steps of Livingston Liquor Process
With Livingston voters electing to pass the liquor package store referendum last week, the focus now shifts to the next step. Zack Blair is the Assistant Director of the Tennessee Alcohol Beverage Commission in Nashville. He said the city now will need to issue certificates of compliance to liquor store applicants to begin the process. […]
Crossville Man Arrested For Pharmacy Robbery
Bradley County authorities have arrested a Crossville man for allegedly trying to rob a CVS pharmacy last week. 43-year-old Terry Hassler faces charges of aggravated robbery and resisting arrest. Cleveland Police said they responded to an Armed robbery in progress Friday. Police arrived an found Hassler leaving the scene in a white vehicle. Hassler allegedly […]
Driver Cited After Track Hoe Strikes Interstate 40 Bridge
A track hoe struck the Interstate 40 underpass in Baxter Monday. The Tennessee Highway Patrol cited 45-year-old Jonathan Walls of Smithville for over height and permit restriction violations. According to a crash report, Walls was traveling North on 56 with an oversized load and a track hoe extended too high in the air. The THP […]
Authorities Investigating Burglary At M&M Trading Post
Authorities hope the public can help solve a burglary that occurred at a Putnam County market late last month. The incident happened during the early morning hours of May 31st at the M & M Trading post on Hilham Road. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said someone broke into the business and stole money, cigarettes, […]
Kentucky Man Arrested in Cookeville on Drug Charges
A Kentucky man faces drug charges after being arrested in Putnam County last week. 20-year-old Ryan Williamson of Lexington, Kentucky was traveling south on Highway 111 when he was pulled over by Cookeville Police for a light violation. A K-9 search found 2.3 grams of cocaine, over an ounce of marijuana, and nearly 8 grams […]
Tennessee National Guard Prepares for Summer Deployment
The 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment will continue to plan for a two-year deployment later this summer. Lieutenant Colonel Donny W. Hebel is Commander of the 2nd Squadron. “For the last three years, we have been building our staff. We have built our infantry our armor our fighting force to be a more formidable force to […]
Highway 56 Project In DeKalb Co. Moving Forward
Part of the Highway 56 improvement project from McMinnville to DeKalb County should begin next year. TDOT Civil Engineer Robert Rodgers said bids for two of the three phases of the project should be awarded in December of this year. “I would say that people in the area would actually see heavy duty construction road […]
Part of Old Walton Road To Close Monday
Work will begin today for the new Cookeville Police station. Public Works Director Greg Brown said Old Walton Road between Neal Street and South Maple Avenue will be closed until further notice. “The initial phase will be installing utilities that will go to the proposed police department,” Brown said. “The developer is actually installing these […]
Juveniles Injured Following Putnam Co. Crash
Two juveniles from Jackson County received medical treatment following a rear-end collision in Putnam County Sunday afternoon. According to a Tennessee Highway Patrol crash report, the accident occurred just before noon at the intersection of Highway 56 South and Buffalo Valley Road. The report said traffic had backed up on Highway 56 South when 53-year-old […]
