Shooting Leaves One Dead, One Critical in White County
A shooting in White County left one dead and another in critical condition in Friday morning. According to White County PIO Melissa Worthington, the incident is under investigation by TBI. Worthington said the incident was likely a domestic situation but added that is not confirmed. “We are still combing through evidence and processing the scene,” […]
Three Children Injured In Interstate 40 Crash, Driver Charged
Three children suffered injuries in a crash on Interstate 40 in Putnam County Friday. The crash happened at mile marker 284 eastbound at 11:05 a.m. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, medical helicopters airlifted an 8-year-old male and 5-year-old female to Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital for treatment to undisclosed injuries. A 1-year-old female received treatment at […]
Baxter Prepares for Further Surveying after County Survey
The City of Baxter started preparing for a new corridor study this week in light of the Putnam County transportation survey results. Baxter Mayor John Martin said Baxter needs various updates to the roads, including signals on Highway 56 and 70 crossroads. “We also talked about widening the road under the bridge. We don’t know what […]
Pickett County Residents Discuss E-911 Proposal
Pickett County residents expressed their opinions on a proposed new E-911 district during a public meeting Friday. The meeting was called by the State Emergency Communication Board to gather more information. Local paramedic Bernie Copeland said nothing needs changing and that the current Overton-Pickett E-911 District is fine as it is. “I just want to […]
Putnam County Awarded Grant To Expand Sports Complex
The state has awarded Putnam County a $333,500 grant to help expand the county sports complex in Cookeville. The project will involve building a new soccer field and a second multi-use field at the complex. The monies will also construct an access road to the facility from North Washington Avenue. “We’re excited to be able […]
Two Airlifted Following Crash On Interstate 40
Medical helicopters airlifted two people to hospitals following a crash on Interstate 40 eastbound in Putnam County Friday. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the crash happened near mile marker 284. Lieutenant Jimmy Neal said the right lane is currently blocked and more information will be released at a later time.
Dale Hollow Lake Jet Ski Victim Identified
Clay County authorities have identified the man presumed to have drowned near Dale Hollow Reservoir Wednesday. Sheriff Brandon Boone has identified the victim as 52-year-old Sammy Bilyeu of Gainesboro. According to EMA Director Natalie Boone, Bilyeu went under water and never resurfaced after being thrown from a jet ski. “The story that we got from […]
Crews Continue Search For Missing Man On Dale Hollow Lake
The threat of severe weather has led Clay County authorities to scale back search efforts for the body of missing man on Dale Hollow Lake. “We do have a few of our local rescue squad members who are back out on the water today,” Clay County Emergency Management Agency Director Natalie Boone said. “We’re just […]
Cookeville Council Honors TTU Athletics
Cookeville City Council honored members of the Tennessee Tech baseball, men’s tennis, and women’s track & field teams Thursday. Each team was recognized by Mayor Ricky Shelton for each of their championship seasons in 2018. TTU President Phillip Oldham said it’s great for the coaches and athletes to be recognized for their efforts. “It’s such […]
