Crossville Warns of Malicious Email Scam
Crossville city officials are warning residents of a potential scam asking for money via email. City Manager Greg Wood said the emails contain a link to a malicious site that claims to be from the city. “It’s an email that appears to come from the City of Crossville, but we don’t email bills out. It […]
Cookeville Crossing Guard Struck By Car
Cookeville authorities are investigating an incident along Old Kentucky Road where a school crossing guard was struck by a car. Police Captain Bobby Anderson reports traffic is currently being affected in the area of Northeast Elementary. Anderson said the crossing guard’s injuries do not appear to be life-threatening. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the […]
Community Comes Together For National Day of Prayer
Citizens of Cookeville and Putnam County came together at the Putnam County Courthouse Thursday for National Day of Prayer. Colonial View Baptist Church Pastor Marc Burnett directed the ceremony and said the celebration allows people to reflect on the issues they face every day. “It means everything to me. I believe in the power of […]
Knoxville Man Charged After Vehicle Strikes Jamestown Officer
A Knoxville man landed behind bars after his vehicle struck a Jamestown police officer Tuesday. Arrest warrants charge Don A. Stephens II with five counts of felony reckless endangerment and two counts of aggravated assault on police. He remains behind bars on $125,000 bond. The report states an officer encountered Stephens when arriving at Walmart […]
Putnam County SROs Receive Tactical Training
Putnam County school resource officers have received tactical training in active shooter response. Chief Deputy Bob Crabtree said the training exercises combine with other security measures protecting the county’s children. “Sheriff Farris and his administration want to make sure that the SROs that are in the schools are some of the best. We’re not just […]
Blood Assurance In Critical Need of O-Positive, O-Negative Donors
Multiple trauma incidents have left Blood Assurance of Cookeville in critical need of O-positive and O-negative blood donors. Community Relations Director Jay Bumgarner says although donations are about average for the year, unexpected traumas can impact their supply. “For one patient, last Thursday, they went through 100-plus pints of O-positive blood in less than one […]
CRMC Budget Includes New MRI Unit, Equipment Upgrades
Cookeville Regional Medical Center’s 2019-2020 budget will include several upgrades and new additions to the hospital’s campus. Hospital CEO Paul Korth said the $276 million budget comes with equipment upgrades for nursing staff and patient treatment. “We’re looking at adding an MRI unit for about $1.7 million,” Korth said. “Under nursing administration, there’s three large […]
