Fentress Man Charged After Horses Found Starved, Dead
A Jamestown man will appear in court next month after multiple horses were found dead or starved on his property. Authorities charged 73-year-old Francis Smallwood with 11 counts of animal cruelty after receiving a call from a citizen about the horses earlier this month. A Fentress County Sheriff’s deputy reports one of the dead horses […]
Monterey Mulls Rate Increase For Commercial Customers
Water and sewer rates might be going up for large commercial customers in Monterey. City officials have recommended the increase as a way to pay for a new wastewater treatment plant. Consulting Engineer Nathaniel Green explained earlier this month that Perdue Farms has declined to enter into a long-term contract that would lock in the company’s […]
Echo Valley Pool Plans To Reopen This Summer
The owners of Echo Valley Pool in Cookeville hope to reopen the popular swimming destination this summer. Operations Manager Lisa Lovell said reopening the pool would mean a lot to the community. “We’re very excited about the possibility of reopening and it’s our intention to be open by the time Putnam County Schools get out […]
TWRA Officials Anticipate “Good” Turkey Season
Spring turkey hunting season will open across the state Saturday. TWRA Regional Big Game Biologist Ben Layton said poor weather may affect opening weekend harvest numbers. “We are expecting a good season this year. Unfortunately, in some parts of the state, it looks like the weather for this opening weekend may not be good for […]
Man Charged With Agg. Kidnapping Following Bunker Hill Road Investigation
A Cookeville man faces aggravated kidnapping and escaping arrest charges following an investigation along Bunker Hill Road Thursday. The Cookeville Police Department announced Friday that 35-year-old Ryan Reed was arrested after authorities forced entry into the home. Police responded to the residence before 9 a.m. to serve Reed with an outstanding warrant. Reed barricaded himself […]
CRMC Could Assist Businesses With Security, Safety Expertise
Cookeville Regional Medical Center (CRMC) could soon assist area businesses with security and safety needs. Chief Operating Officer Scott Williams said offering security training and other safety services would benefit the region. “There could be more volatile situations not only in our facility but other facilities,” Williams said. “Our protective services department does extensive training […]
