THP Encouraging Safe Driving for Super Bowl Sunday
The Tennessee Highway Patrol encourages citizens to play it safe on the roadways during Super Bowl Sunday. Cookeville District Captain R.C. Christian encourages citizens who will be drinking before, during, and after the big game to have a designated driver to make it home safely. “The big thing is we just want people to be […]
State Representatives Notice Slow Activity in New Session
Tennessee State Representatives are noticing slower activity than normal during the beginning of the new general assembly. Representative Ryan Williams said officials have seen fewer bills offered for the new year as new members enter the House and Governor Bill Lee takes over. “We got a slower start this year than we normally do because […]
Sutton General Store Nomination Gets Approval From State
The Sutton General Store is one step closer to being added to the National Register of Historic Places. Tennessee State Review Board voted this week to send the store’s nomination to Washington D.C. Granville Museum President Randall Clemmons said the store would benefit greatly from being added to the register. “Of course, it does enable […]
Dickson Man Charged After Threatening Crossville Bar Staff
A Dickson man faces multiple charges after threatening management at a Crossville bar with a handgun Thursday night. A Crossville Police report states 34-year-old Mickey Wright got into a dispute with management at Bootleggers Grille after he was asked to leave. Witness statements indicate Wright allegedly pulled a handgun from his pocket and chambered the […]
Friday Police Chase Leads to Sparta Woman’s Arrest
A Sparta woman faces multiple charges after leading Cookeville police on a high-speed chase Friday. Officials charged 48-year-old Gloria Geer with reckless endangerment, evading arrest, and driving on a revoked license. Arrest warrants indicate officers observed a red Pontiac with an inoperable tail light traveling east on Interstate Drive and proceeded to engage emergency equipment. The Pontiac […]
Algood Makes Changes To Codes Enforcement
The City of Algood has a new person conducting codes enforcement efforts. City Administrator Keith Morrison said Algood will no longer be using police officers for the job. “The problem with the police officers trying to do codes enforcement is that they work a rotating schedule and they’re never in on the same days,” Morrison […]
Alexandria Man Faces DUI, Child Neglect Charges
An Alexandria man will appear in court later this month after being arrested on DUI and child neglect charges. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office reports 29-year-old Ralph Edward McIntyre, Jr. was arrested earlier this week after being found unresponsive in his vehicle. The incident report states McIntyre was found on West Main Street in Alexandria with […]
More Putnam Inmates Face Additional Escape Charges
Two Putnam County inmates face additional charges following an attempted escape Wednesday. Authorities found 36-year-old James Martin and 36-year-old Shawn Gibson outside of their assigned confinement area without permission or order from the Correctional Officer. Arrest warrants indicate the Correctional Officer heard noises coming from the ceiling of the second-floor during a security walk. Jail […]
‘Wear Red Day’ Highlights Women’s Heart Health
‘National Wear Red Day’ encourages citizens to show their support for women’s heart health in the fight against heart disease. Debbie Baker is the Director of Cookeville Regional Medical’s Cardio Pulmonary Rehab Center. She said women may typically experience different symptoms of heart complications than men. “The main symptoms could be pressure or heaviness, like […]
Cookeville Domestic Assault Suspect in Custody
A Cookeville man wanted for domestic assault and his four-year-old child were found late Thursday night. Cookeville Police announced 23-year-old Elio Pascual-Andres was taken into custody and the child is safe. Pascual-Andres was found just over an hour after the Cookeville Police Department announced they were searching for him in the East Jere Whitson Road […]
