CPD Discusses Proposed Design for New HQ
The Cookeville Police Department continues to work on finalizing a design for its new headquarters. Chief Randy Evans said the department and architects have sifted through several proposals before he presented two options to city officials Monday. “What we have been primarily focused on is just trying to get the look, and we just introduced […]
Sparta Police Chief Guth Retiring in August
Sparta Police Chief Jeff Guth will retire Aug. 31, capping a 33-year career in law enforcement. Guth said the decision wasn’t easy but knew the timing was right. “I just felt like it was time to branch out and see what else was out there,” Guth said. “I just decided it was the right time […]
Monterey Still Considering Online Bill Pay
Monterey residents may soon be able to pay property taxes and water bills online. Alderman Nathan Walker said the feature could be beneficial for residents who don’t live in Monterey. “Especially for the property taxes, and for people who own property in Monterey but don’t live here,” Walker said. “That makes it a whole lot easier […]
Sparta To Begin Search For New City Admin This Week
Sparta city officials will begin their search for the next city administrator this week. Mayor Jeff Young said the search will be discussed during Thursday’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting. “I’m sure we’ll have several people apply, I would think. It’s a great job and we’re a great community so there should be a […]
Putnam County Sees Increase in March Building Permits
Putnam County saw a sharp increase in new building permits for March after a slow winter season. County Mayor Randy Porter reports 31 total building permits were issued last month, the most since October in which 38 permits were issued. By comparison, only 55 total permits were issued between November and February, with 27 being […]
Cookeville Man Violates Sex Offender Registry
A Cookeville man will appear in court later this month for violating the sex offender registry and his community supervision. Tennessee Department of Corrections charged 45-year-old Billy Joe Nix after he failed to report his registered address by March 21st. State law requires registered sex offenders to report within 48 hours of establishing or changing […]
Cookeville Woman Charged With Incest
A Bowling Green, Kentucky grand jury has indicted a Cookeville woman for incest of a minor. Cookeville Police arrested 22-year-old Carina Ochoa Sunday at a home on East Jere Whitson Road. Officers responded to the location after being contacted by the Bowling Green Police Department. The Putnam County Jail will be holding Ochoa until she […]
Cookeville Man Charged After Threatening Woman With Knife
A Cookeville man was arrested Sunday for allegedly threatening a woman with a knife. Cookeville Police charged 30-year-old Preston Walker with aggravated kidnapping and theft of property following an incident that occurred early Thursday morning. Arrest warrants state police received a call from Walker’s ex-girlfriend who had escaped Walker when he threatened to harm her […]
Health Care Board To Approach Monterey Aldermen Monday
Monterey may not be following a resolution laying out the responsibilities of the Standing Stone Health Care Board of Trustees. One problem involves language in a 44-year-old resolution that gives the board financial responsibility and control over the town’s health care facilities. Mayor Bill Wiggins said the board operated as such for several years. “Somewhere […]
Dekalb County Fire Appoints First Female Lieutenant
The Dekalb County Fire Department has promoted the first ever female lieutenant. Fire Chief Donny Green said Kristie Johnson will provide county-wide supervision and leadership for the department. “We have had female firefighters on the department for a while but she is the first one to be promoted to the rank of lieutenant,” Johnson said. “We are […]
