Sparta Accepting Applications For City Administrator
Sparta’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen officially opened the application process Thursday in search of their next city administrator. Current City Administrator Chris Dorsey announced last month he has accepted the city manager position in East Ridge near Chattanooga beginning May 3rd. “I plan on staying another month right now to help get through the […]
Baxter Police Department To Fill Officer Positions
The Baxter Police Department will hire new policemen after the resignation of two officers this month. Police Chief Danny Holmes said Officer Ryan Bean and Brian Maxwell will leave the department for better-paying jobs. “It seems like it is the midnight shift that I always lose, but on this occasion, it’s not because of the […]
Cookeville Woman Arrested After Drugs Found In Bra
Algood Police arrested a Cookeville woman Thursday morning after a search revealed methamphetamine and other drugs in her bra. Arrest warrants state the officer recognized and approached 32-year-old Tiffany Julian at the Algood Walmart who had a capias for failing to appear in court. The officer then arrested Julian and proceeded to conduct a search […]
Crossville Drug Raid Yields Narcotics, Firearms
A Crossville joint-narcotics operation search led to the seizure of firearms and narcotics near a children’s daycare Tuesday. The Crossville Police Department Narcotics Detectives executed a search warrant at 52 Penny Lane, Apt. 102. The residence is in the area of 8 Crossville Schools, including Lil Punkin Childcare. A press release indicates that in-depth undercover […]
Court Rules Former Inmates Can Pursue ‘Sterilization’ Lawsuit
A federal appeals court ruled Thursday former White County inmates can pursue a lawsuit against a judge who offered ‘sterilization’ for shorter sentences. The U.S. 6th District Court of Appeals reversed a prior decision that denied the inmates’ initial request, stating their release from jail “does not moot their claims.” The lawsuit states Judge Sam […]
Algood Officials Seek Citizen Input on Water Tower
The City of Algood will seek further citizen input before deciding whether to take down the water tower this year. Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler said many residents have advocated for refurbishing the tower. “So I have had a lot of replies that people would like to keep the tower. And we have laughed and called it […]
Baxter Votes To Support Annexation For Portobello Facility
Baxter Aldermen voted Thursday to support the annexation of property for the Portobello America facility. Mayor John Martin said it’s one of the many commitments required by the ceramic tile manufacturer. “What they are needing is an assurance that our board is in full agreement of annexation of the 53 acres of property that joins […]
Finalists To Be Interviewed For CHS Principal
The search for the next Cookeville High School principal is winding down. Putnam County Schools Superintendent Jerry Boyd said two finalists for the job will visit Cookeville next week. “One candidate will be in Cookeville next Tuesday all day and end their day with a panel interview,” Boyd said. “The second candidate will be at […]
Hartsville Man Indicted On Multiple Rape Charges
A Trousdale County Grand Jury has indicted a Hartsville man on multiple rape charges. The TBI announced Thursday 25-year-old Ricky Presley faces five counts each of rape and aggravated statutory rape after having sexual relations with a minor. TBI officials began their investigation Jan. 31 at the request of District Attorney Tommy Thompson. The incidents […]
Sparta Opens Application Process for New Police Chief
Sparta’s Board of Mayor and Alderman officially began the search process Thursday for the city’s next police chief. Current Chief Jeff Guth publicly announced his retirement this week after a 33-year career in law enforcement. Mayor Jeff Young commended Guth for his efforts with the city over the last two-plus decades. “We’re going to have […]
