Cookeville Man Arrested For Meth Possession In Algood
A Cookeville man faces drug charges following an arrest made in Algood Wednesday. Algood Police arrested 35-year-old Jason Franklin at the Speedway gas station after finding over a gram of methamphetamine on his person. Arrest warrants state the arresting officer recognized Franklin and noticed him preparing to drive away despite not having a license. The […]
Signs of Domestic Violence Go Beyond Physical Harm
Potential signs of domestic violence and abuse can often times go beyond physical marks or injuries. Amy Stockwell serves as the director of the Upper Cumberland Family Justice Center. She said potential warnings can be found in the way people interact with each other. “Changes in the relationship where the abuser – who can be […]
Cummins Falls Projects Slated For 2020 Completion
Cummins Falls State Park hopes to complete its visitors center and overlook projects next year. Park Manager Ray Cutcher said the time frame changed when the park rejected high bids for the visitors center project in April. “Our facility management folks are working with the architect and some contractors to try to get things within […]
PCSO Conducting Jail Study For Potential Expansion
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a study examining how it can expand its current jail facilities. Sheriff Eddie Farris said an expansion into the jail’s lower parking lot could create enough room for over 600 additional inmates. “We’re doing this with the projection of our growth in our county and what’s happened over […]
CPD Plans To Purchase New Body, Car Camera System
Cookeville Police will look to purchase a new body and car camera system during the next fiscal year. Chief Randy Evans said the department’s current system has reached the end of its lifespan. “We’re still evaluating different systems and, of course, there’s several brands out there,” Evans said. “The life cycle of a camera now […]
DeKalb County Utilizing Video Arraignment System
The DeKalb County Court System has started utilizing live video feeds for criminal arraignment hearings. Circuit Court Clerk Susan Martin said the new system helps reduce the risk of a security threat at the county courthouse. “On a typical circuit criminal day, we may have as many as 45 inmates to be brought over,” Martin […]
JRMC Diverting ER Patients To Other Hospitals
Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) has started diverting patients from their emergency room to other area hospitals. Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the decision was made by JRMC owner Rennova Health Systems due to a lack of supplies. “They can’t admit anyone to the ER at the hospital, but the ER is open,” Johnson […]
Cookeville Woman Dies In Domestic Stabbing
A Putnam County man in custody charged with second degree murder after a Thursday night domestic assault. 38-year old Andrew Ray Price charged with second degree murder, aggravated assault, felony theft and violation of bond. Police captured Price Thursday morning after pursuing him overnight. Investigators said Price got into an argument with 22-year old Kelsey […]
