Driver Escapes Without Injury After Vehicle Flips In Crash
A Cookeville woman escaped injuries after her vehicle flipped several times in a Friday afternoon crash. The crash happened on Highway 70 East and West Gate Road. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, 57-year-old Doris Roberts of Cookeville was driving east when her 2015 Toyota Highlander was struck by another vehicle driven by 76-year-old Ruby […]
Putnam County Sees Increase in Construction Permits
Putnam County saw an increase in the number of construction permits issued for the 2017-2018 fiscal year. County Executive Randy Porter said 339 permits were issued in the last year, up 19 percent from the 2016-2017 fiscal year. Porter said a majority of those permits were for constructing new single-family residential homes, coming in at […]
Ribbon Cutting Held At Meadow Creek Park
Some 40 years ago when Clear Creek Coal Company ceased mining operations off Highway 62 in Monterey, one of the coal miners declared that the area would be perfect for a park. Harry Talkington’s vision got one step closer to becoming a reality Friday. Monterey Mayor Bill Wiggins told the story of Talkington’s vision as […]
Cookeville Man Hides Under Kitchen Sink to Avoid Child Abuse Charge
Cookeville Police Department charged Anthony Todd Swindle, 24, with child abuse and possession of a controlled substance. A Cookeville officer responded to a complaint from a witness who saw a two-year-old with a black eye and a bump on his forehead. According to the report, the officer located Swindle underneath the kitchen sink holding a […]
Audit Shows $130K in Questionable UCHRA Spending
An audit conducted by the Tennessee Department of Transportation has revealed over $130,000 in questionable grant spending by the UCHRA. According to an independent auditor’s report, the UCHRA used TDOT grant funding for nutrition program salaries, agency vehicle maintenance, and travel expense reimbursement. Interim Executive Director Mark Farley said the agency will work with state […]
FG Chief On Administrative Leave
The police chief of Fairfield Glade has been placed on administrative following a domestic incident week between the chief and his brother. Chief Mike Williams will be on paid administrative leave pending a TBI investigation. According to Cumberland County Sheriff Casey Cox, Williams was off duty Monday night when he fired shots towards his brother’s […]
Cookeville Council Approves Convention Center Project
Cookeville’s City Council unanimously approved an economic impact plan Thursday to help bring a hotel and convention center to town. Councilman Dwight Henry said the idea is a big deal for the city of Cookeville. “I think this will enhance and revive the historic downtown community,” Henry said. “I’m excited about being part of voting […]
Putnam County Sees Savings With LED Lighting
Putnam County saw significant savings in energy costs after four buildings switched to LED lighting last year. That according to County Executive Randy Porter. Porter said the biggest improvement came with the county’s Agriculture Center, which saw a 44 percent decrease in energy costs. “Not only did we change out the bulbs at that building, […]
New Christmas Lights to Twinkle in Monterey
Christmas comes each year in July and December. Despite the lack of decorations in the past, Monterey citizens may see new Christmas lights this December. Mayor Bill Wiggins addressed the criticism the city received due to the absence of Christmas lights downtown. “There are thirty-two poles already wired for street lights. Which means they can be […]
