Regional RPO Districts, Officials Meeting with TDOT Thursday
Regional Rural Planning Organizations will meet with the Tennessee Department of Transportation to discuss adjusting road project applications. Dale Hollow RPO Coordinator Mark Dudney says Thursday’s meetings will include a presentation from TDOT officials about potentially improving how road projects are processed. “TDOT is constantly wanting to continue to improve how projects are initiated to […]
Authorities Evacuate Cookeville Walmart
The Cookeville Walmart was evacuated Tuesday after a suitcase was mistaken for a suspicious package. Cookeville Police Captain Bobby Anderson says the incident occurred when someone was to pick up a suitcase at the store, causing the misunderstanding. Authorities arrived on scene and searched the store shortly after the initial report. Customers and employees were […]
County Moving Forward With Study For Expo Center
Cumberland County will be conducting a feasibility study for the proposed expo center project. County Mayor Allen Foster said a feasibility study will take a look at everything from possible locations, size of the facility, and economic impact. “It’s basically going to tell us if it’s a good idea or a bad idea and what […]
Hearings Scheduled for Overton County East Fork Lane Dispute
The dispute over the use of East Fork Lane in Overton County will head to court next month. A status hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan 22 in Overton County with a chancery court hearing slated for Jan. 25 in Putnam County. Chancellor Ronald Thurman previously denied Overton County’s request in October for a restraining […]
Shortest Day of the Year Event Celebrates Solstice
Tennessee Tech’s Oakley STEM Center will host a Shortest Day of the Year Celebration for the Winter Solstice Thursday. Outreach coordinator Carlos Galindo said the event highlights Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education in the community. “It’s an event where we have the opportunity to use STEM and space-related activities, which we have a lot of them,” […]
NC Man Arrested For DUI After Speeding Incident
A speeding violation resulted in a DUI charge against a North Carolina man Monday. According to an arrest warrant, a state trooper clocked 26-year-old Bradley T. Dickey driving 122 miles per hour on Interstate 40 in Putnam County. The state trooper conducted a traffic stop and located an open bottle of alcohol inside the vehicle. […]
Putnam County Considering Hiring It’s Own Jail Medical Staff
Putnam County Commissioners have directed County Mayor Randy Porter to look into potential costs of hiring an in-house medical team at the jail. The decision comes after the commission voted to approve a new $1.1 million contract with Quality Correctional Health Care to provide services at the county jail during Monday’s meeting. “I’ll be checking […]
Cookeville PD Requesting New Equipment Thursday
The Cookeville Police Department will seek approval from the city council Thursday to purchase new equipment. Police Chief Randy Evans said Monday the purchases will include laptop computers, docking stations, and new radars. “First of all, this is all grant money,” Evans said. “You all [city council] approved THSO grants back in October so we […]
County Commission Passes New Jail Health Care Contract
The Putnam County Commission voted to approve the new jail healthcare contract with Quality Correctional Health Care Monday evening. Company President and Founder Dr. John Bates says a new health system was much needed after his initial examination of the county’s needs. “This is one of the busiest jails of Tennessee, bar none, and we […]
