Sparta Interviews Police Chief, City Admin Applicants
The city of Sparta will choose its next Police Chief and City Administrator within the next few weeks. Sparta’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen interviewed candidates for the vacant positions Tuesday. Mayor Jeff Young said he was impressed with what each police chief candidate brought to the table. “I think we had three very well […]
Woman Indicted After Stealing From Group Home
A former manager of a group home facility faces charges for allegedly stealing money from the elderly. Putnam County authorities arrested Cynthia Renae Carr on Tuesday at the Jackson County Citizens Bank. The District Attorney General’s Office began investigating Carr in January after receiving reports of possible exploitation at the group home. District Attorney Bryant […]
Monterey Considering Hotel-Motel Tax
The town of Monterey wants to implement a hotel-motel tax next year. Mayor Bill Wiggins said current lodging taxes go directly to Putnam County. “This is one of those myths, I’d always understood that, other than the metropolitan areas, that money was going to go to the counties,” Wiggins said. “I never really thought about […]
Tennessee Opioid Lawsuit Sent Back To Circuit Court
A federal judge has sent a 19-county lawsuit against opioid manufacturers back to the Tennessee circuit court system. The move comes after major pharmaceutical companies – like Perdue Pharma and Endo Pharmaceuticals – attempted to move the case up to the federal level. 13th Judicial District Attoney Bryant Dunaway said the lawsuit aims to hold […]
Walnut Avenue Expansion a Top Priority For Cookeville
Cookeville city officials have identified expanding Walnut Avenue as their biggest road improvement project. Planning Director James Mills said the proposed project would widen the roadway to five lanes from Interstate Drive to Jackson Street. “Walnut’s become a major alternate route for north-south traffic. It’s carrying more and more traffic each year,” Mills said. “It […]
Three Arrested In South Carthage Murder Investigation
Authorities have arrested three people following the death of a South Carthage man in April. The TBI announced Tuesday 46-year-old Kenneth McDonald, 47-year-old Jeffery Kolb, and 44-year-old James Burns were all charged Friday in the death of 43-year-old Jason Neusse. Neusse’s body was found April 23 inside a warehouse along Hunters Avenue where the victim […]
15-Year-Old Leads Baxter Police on High-Speed Chase
Baxter Police arrested a 15-year-old early Monday morning following a high-speed chase. Authorities arrested the juvenile on multiple charges including reckless endangerment, evading arrest, improper passing, leaving the scene of an accident, and driving without a license. According to a press release, a vehicle driving at a high rate of speed passed Officer Tory Womack […]
Monterey Approves New Budget
Monterey aldermen approved a $4.7 million budget on Monday. Alderman Nathan Walker said the new spending plan provides additional compensation for city employees. “The three-percent pay increase was something that I’m proud of,” Walker said. “We have really great dedicated employees all across the board and I’m happy that we were about to keep them […]
Cookeville, Twin Lakes Near Agreement On Downtown WiFi
Cookeville could enter into an agreement with Twin Lakes this week to provide free WiFi to downtown visitors. City Economic Development Coordinator Melinda Keifer said the service would be added on to the city’s current telecommunications contract. “What this will do is establish our WiFi on a separate internet connection so it doesn’t mix with […]
Livingston Hires New Building Codes Inspector
A local contractor will serve as the new Livingston Codes Inspector. The Livingston Board of Aldermen and Mayor voted Monday to hire Kristian Mansell. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the choice came as an obvious one. “Well, Kristian has just got extensive work in the contracting field. So with him being a contractor and has been […]
