Single Car Crash Reported on Dodson Branch Road
The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports a car has struck a tree along Dodson Branch Road in Cookeville. Lieutenant Jimmy Neal reports troopers are currently on the scene responding to the accident. No lanes are closed at the moment. No word on the severity or any injuries from the accident.
Council to Consider Design Contract For Water Plant Project
The Cookeville City Council will meet Thursday to consider approving a design contract for a rehab project at the water department. Water Department Director Ronnie Kelly said the work will take place within the solids facility at the wastewater treatment plant. “We’re replacing a lot of equipment, adding some covered storage, and replacing the pasteurization […]
Man Charged In Fatal Cumberland County Crash
The Tennessee Highway Patrol has charged a Crossville man with vehicular homicide by intoxication following a crash that killed a woman in Cumberland County Saturday. Officials said Jamie D. Richards also faces charges of DUI and vehicular assault by recklessness. He was issued citations for no seat belt, failure to maintain traffic lane, exercise due […]
Racquet Master Changes Branding to Fitness Master
Cookeville fitness center Racquet Master has changed its branding to Fitness Master. General Manager Steven Turner says the old Racquet Master name sometimes caused people to overlook other attributes of the business. “What we learned with the name was that most people in town just thought it was racquetball courts,” Turner says. “So the reason for […]
CRMC Warns of Choking Hazards in Children’s Christmas Gifts
Pediatricians at Cookeville Regional Medical Center warn parents of potential choking hazards in their childrens’ Christmas gifts this holiday season. Director of Pediatrics Dr. Apryl Hall says many small objects pose a risk to infants and small children. “The most important thing is small toys are choking hazards, so nothing small enough that the child […]
TTU’s Rec Center, Lab Sciences Buildings Slated for 2020 Completion Dates
Tennessee Tech’s Student Recreation Center and Lab Sciences building projects are slated for completion in 2020. Senior Director of Communications and Marketing Dewayne Wright says recent rain and snow haven’t delayed either of the projects thus far. “The Lab Sciences and the Student Recreation Center, those are still on track,” Wright says. “When we start […]
PCFD Investigating Monday Fire on Gibbons Road
A Monday morning fire on Gibbons Road near Cookeville is under investigation. Putnam County Fire Chief Tom Brown says crews were called to the residence around 3 a.m. to fight the blaze. “There was one occupant at home at the time. They discovered the fire and left the residence,” Brown says. “The cause is still […]
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug-Arrest of Rickman Man
A routine traffic stop led to the drug-related arrest of a Rickman man Saturday. Putnam County authorities charged 33-year-old Joe Murphy with criminal impersonation and possession of methamphetamine. Officials first made contact with Murphy near 6070 Dodson Branch Highway. The patrol vehicle had to swerve to avoid a white Dodge diesel coming from the opposite lane. […]
Cookeville Woman Leads Authorities on Pursuit
A Cookeville woman faces multiple charges after leading officers on a pursuit Sunday. Authorities arrested 28-year-old Windie Dunn for driving on a suspended license, evading arrest, and driving under the influence. Officials initially attempted to stop a vehicle for a minor light violation. The vehicle fled southbound on Burgess Falls Road. Officers identified Dunn as […]
Monterey Encouraging Involvement In Park Group
Monterey officials want area residents to become members of the newly created Friend’s of Meadow Creek Park group. Cultural Administrator Julie Bohannon said the group allows citizens to help the city with park related projects. “We had so many people wanting to participate in helping with the park. This gives them a place to express […]
