Putnam Library System Seeks Feedback from Commission, Public
The Putnam County Library System is seeking feedback from both the public and county commissioners. Library Director Phil Schaller says the library reached out to the commissioners and the community to gauge the system’s performance. “It basically started with a strategic planning session here. We had been doing a long-term strategic plan to improve the […]
Woman Cited After Collision with Fentress Sheriff Vehicle
A Tennessee Highway Patrol investigation led to a Jamestown woman being cited after colliding with a Fentress County Sheriff vehicle. According to the THP crash report, Officer Christopher Anderson was traveling southbound on Main Street in Jamestown when he was running emergency traffic with siren and light deployed. Anderson attempted to pass a vehicle in […]
State Rep. Williams Eyeing House Majority Leader Role
State Representative Ryan Williams is looking to become the next House Majority Leader in the Tennessee House of Representatives. Williams says his experience as Caucus Chairman has prepared him for the position. “As the Caucus Chairman, my role is really to unite the different ideas as it relates to the House Republican Caucus,” Williams says. […]
CHS Honoring 100th Anniversary of Armistice Day
Cookeville High School is set to honor the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day and the end of World War I Thursday evening. Senior JROTC Instructor Nicky Philpot says the event will be special for both the veterans and students helping organize the event. “There’s no greater act of self-service than to put everything on hold […]
Livingston Man Appointed Public Defender in Child Rape Case
A judge has appointed a public defender to represent an accused child rapist in Livingston. 28-year-old Earl Pike Jr. is scheduled to appear in general sessions court Nov. 15 on one count of rape of a child. Arrest warrants indicate Pike told investigators with Livingston Police that he incident occurred in the seven-year-old girl’s home […]
Cookeville Man Charged with Meth, Paraphernalia
A Cookeville man faces multiple drug charges after a routine traffic stop Wednesday. Authorities charged David Moore, 47, with methamphetamine and the unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Authorities initially pulled Moore over for a window tint violation and failure to maintain a single lane. Arrest warrants indicate that a trained K-9 alerted to the entire vehicle and the […]
Monterey Discusses Easement For Bee Rock
Monterey officials expect to receive a conservation easement for the Bee Rock property in the near future. Mayor Bill Wiggins said he met with Bee Rock property owner Bobby Walker last week to discuss the 10.65 acres of property. “He was reviewing with me the conservation easement for Bee Rock. We were striking areas that […]
