Monterey Mountain Tops Putnam Transportation Survey
A recent Putnam County transportation survey revealed area residents would like to see a truck lane created on I-40 on Monterey Mountain. The county’s transportation committee met Wednesday to discuss the results of the countywide survey. County Executive Randy Porter said he was surprised the truck lane idea was the public’s number one priority. “I […]
McMinnville To Get New National Guard Armory
The Tennessee State Building Commission has a approved plans for a new National Guard Armory in Warren County. Major General Max Haston said it’s taken more than 60 years, but soldiers assigned to the 278th Armored Cavalry F Troop will soon have a new home. “It’s a big deal because military construction dollars have been […]
Sparta Accepts Sewer System Improvement Grant
The State of Tennessee recently awarded Sparta with a 498 thousand dollar Community Development Block Grant for sewer system improvements. Mayor Jeff Young said the Community Development Block Grants provide vital funding to city projects. “We have been very fortunate to get this grant a couple different times in the past. That Community Development Block Grant is […]
Meth Bust Leads to Arrest of Cookeville Woman
A Cookeville woman faces a methamphetamine charge following a search at the Star Motor Inn in Cookeville Tuesday. According to the arrest warrant, Cookeville Police responded to a call at the Inn regarding residents using the substance inside one of the rooms. 48-year-old Shana Randolph was charged after CPD officers found four grams of meth […]
Commissioner’s Property In Violation Of County Powers Act
A Putnam County Commissioner has violated the County Powers Act, but he plans to clean up the property in question and avoid a battle with the county. Putnam County officials sent a violation letter to District 3 County Commissioner Jerry Ford on July 9th. The county said his two trailers on 1700 Benton Young Road […]
