CPD Officer Arrested, Placed on Administrative Leave
The Cookeville Police Department has placed Officer Kyle Farley on administrative leave after his arrest in White County. Captain Bobby Anderson released a statement saying Farley was arrested Thursday by the White County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with the District Attorney’s office. WCSO Public Information Officer Cami Howard confirmed Farley was charged with domestic and […]
Crossville Officials Discuss Main Street Truck Traffic
The City of Crossville continues to discuss ways to enforce truck traffic going down Main Street. Councilman J.H. Graham suggested Thursday that a sign be placed on Highway 127. “A sign might need to be done going North on 127 to take trucks off 127 and send them on the interstate,” Graham said. “Put them […]
Suspicious Package All-Clear on Whiteaker Springs
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office has issued an all-clear for a suspicious package located at a residence on Whiteaker Springs Road. According to a press release, the Sheriff’s Office and Tennessee Highway Patrol investigated the package at approximately 7:30 AM Thursday. Deputies deployed canine detection units at the scene. The department confirmed there is no immediate danger […]
Overton Schools, 911 Create ‘See Something, Say Something’ App
A joint project between Overton County Schools and the Overton/Pickett 911 District has led to the creation of app used to report suspicious behavior. Dr. Patty Dale serves as the Overton County School Family Engagement Liaison. She says the new ‘See Something, Say Something’ app allows students and families report incidents anonymously to school officials. […]
Fentress Man Charged with Exploitation of Minor
A Fentress County man will go before court January 9th for a charge of soliciting sexual exploitation of a minor. According to an arrest warrant obtained Thursday, Fentress and Wartburg officials arrested Austin Craig Henry during an investigation in connection to a missing 14-year-old. The warrant indicates Henry gave authorities consent to search his phone and the Meet24 […]
Pedestrian Killed In Crab Orchard Thursday Morning
A vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian in Cumberland County Thursday morning. The Tennessee Highway Patrol identified the deceased as 45-year-old Kevin W. Price of Rockwood. The incident happened on Highway 70 westbound in Crab Orchard around 5:00 AM. A THP crash report indicates that Price died after being struck by a Chevy Equinox, driven […]
Cookeville Woman Faces Reckless Endangerment
A Cookeville woman faces charges for allegedly driving under the influence with her one-year-old child inside the vehicle. Authorities arrested 37-year-old Bettie Jo Anderson for DUI and reckless endangerment Wednesday. Officers made contact with Anderson at the S. Jefferson Ave Dollar General. Authorities identified Anderson as the driver and the passenger as Anderson’s one-year-old son. A […]
McMinnville Man Killed In Wednesday Afternoon Crash
A Wednesday afternoon crash claimed the life of a McMinnville man. The Tennessee Highway Patrol identified the deceased as 35-year-old Freddie Eldridge. Officials said the head-on crash happened around 3:20 p.m. on Highway 146 near the DeKalb and Cannon County line. A THP crash report indicates that Eldridge was traveling South in a 2013 Honda […]
Cookeville Could Restrict Certain Businesses from East 10th Development
Cookeville City Council members will consider restricting certain types of businesses from a proposed development site on East 10th Street. Planning Director James Mills says the biggest concern is not knowing what businesses plan to move to that area if approved by council. “Part of the requirements of the PCD (Planned Commercial Development) District is […]
