Recent TN Earthquakes Shouldn’t Be Cause for Concern
A recent increase in the number of earthquakes registered across the state of Tennessee shouldn’t be cause for concern. That according to Dr. Bob Hatcher, Structural Geology and Tectonics Professor Emeritus from the University of Tennessee – Knoxville. “These… earthquakes do not occur on a single line, so we don’t think it’s activity along a […]
Employment & Education Resource Fair Set for Tuesday in Jamestown
The Tennessee Department of Human Services will host an employment resource fair in Fentress County Tuesday. Department Press Secretary Sky Arnold said the event helps connect job seekers with resources needed to advance their careers. “For a little more than the last year, we’ve been holding resource fairs all across the state to connect the […]
Baxter Home a Total Loss after Monday Morning Fire
A Baxter home was destroyed Monday morning along Bloomington Road. Putnam County Assistant Fire Chief Wayne Globerger said first-responders were notified of the fire around 3:45 a.m. “First units got on the scene and had heavy fire coming through the roof,” Globerger said. “There was a family home at the time and they were able […]
BOLO Issued After High Speed Pursuit
Putnam County authorities have issued a BOLO alert after a high-speed pursuit Monday morning. The chase began when troopers attempted to stop a grey Nissan Altima on Interstate 40 westbound near the 291-mile marker. The Tennessee Highway Patrol said the vehicle refused to stop and eventually took the Willow Avenue exit and headed into Cookeville […]
NAACP Promotes Unity During MLK Celebration
The Cookeville-Putnam County NAACP Chapter called on members to embrace unity and community during their Martin Luther King Jr. celebration Sunday. Chapter President Tom Savage said the organization looks to continue growing and providing for those in the Upper Cumberland. “We want to make sure that the people in our community and surrounding counties that […]
Anti-Fraternization Policy Change Up For Consideration Tuesday
Putnam County Commissioners will consider changing a policy on Tuesday that prohibits dating and marriage between county department employees. The motion to waive the fraternization policy for EMS will go before the commission without a recommendation from the Planning Committee. EMS Director Tommy Copeland said relaxing the policy for his department would allow him to […]
Oil & Gas Resolution Could Bring More Revenue to Fentress County
A resolution passed by the Fentress County Commission could lead to additional oil and gas revenue. Commissioners approved a motion asking state lawmakers to rescind the oil and gas severance tax imposed on materials removed from the ground. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said rescinding the tax would bring more money back to Fentress County. “Several […]
