McMinnville Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash
A Monday afternoon motorcycle crash claimed the life of a Warren County man. The Tennessee Highway Patrol identified the deceased as 20-year-old Zane M. Jefferson of McMinnville. The crash happened on Highway 70 near Sligo Bridge in DeKalb County. According to a THP crash report, Jefferson was traveling westbound on a 2004 Suzuki motorcycle. The […]
Jackson County Mayor Hopeful with Governor’s Initiatives
Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady expressed his support for Governor Bill Lee following the State of the State address last week. Heady said improving workforce development and expanding vocational opportunities remains an important topic in his county. “We know that not everybody wants a four-year education. I think that everybody that wants one, I’m excited […]
Baxter To Continue Utilizing County Dispatch
The City of Baxter will not break from Putnam County Sheriff’s Department dispatch services. Police Chief Danny Holmes said the departments have a good relationship. “We work very well with Sheriff Eddie Farris and his deputies. I know there is a lot of traffic on the radio at this time, but the Sheriff is trying […]
Monterey Discusses Potential Rock Climbing Rules
Monterey will consider taking measures to ease liability issues with rock climbing. The town’s insurance carrier has recommended prohibiting rock climbing at Bee Rock and Meadow Creek Park. Monterey Mayor Bill Wiggins said the town could look at adopting a policy requiring climbers to show proof of insurance. “What we can do is what the […]
Upper Cumberland Airport to Consider Restructured Budget
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Board will consider a revised version of their upcoming 2019-2020 fiscal year budget Tuesday. Airport Manager Dean Selby said he made some minor adjustments to the budget after receiving feedback from the rest of the Board in last month’s meeting. “We just moved some stuff around on the budget, went […]
Dodson Branch School Nominated for NIET Founder’s Award
Dodson Branch School will receive $10,000 after being nominated for the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching’s (NIET) Founder’s Award. Principal Tammy Woolbright said she was excited once she discovered the school had been nominated for the award. “We felt very honored in being recognized for all the hard work that our faculty, staff, and […]
Bowling Green Man Arrested For DUI, Reckless Endangerment
A Bowling Green, Kentucky man faces charges for allegedly driving drunk with two children inside his vehicle Friday. The Tennessee Highway Patrol charged John Wiseman Moore with driving under the influence and two counts of reckless endangerment. According to Putnam County arrest warrants, a motorist had contacted police to report a vehicle traveling all over […]
Sparta Man Charged With DUI After Cookeville Crash
A Sparta man faces a DUI charge after crashing his vehicle in Cookeville Sunday. 35-year-old James D. Clouse makes his initial court appearance next month. An arrest warrant indicates Cookeville Police responded to a crash on South Jefferson Avenue and located a vehicle on its side in a ditch. Officers identified the driver as Clouse […]
Cookeville Man Arrested for Agg. Statutory Rape
Authorities arrested a Cookeville man Saturday for allegedly having sexual relations with a minor. The Cookeville Police Department reports 44-year-old Danny Ray Johnson faces one count of aggravated statutory rape. CPD released a statement Monday saying officers were called to a residence after receiving a domestic violence complaint against Johnson. An investigation revealed Johnson had […]
Jamestown Man Arrested After Assaulting Cookeville Officer
A Jamestown man faces charges after allegedly assaulting a Cookeville Police Officer Friday. Police arrested 50-year-old Eddy Lee Smith for DUI, resisting arrest, and assault. Arrest warrants state Smith was found passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle at T-Mart on South Willow Avenue with the engine running. The officer noticed an odor of […]
