Tennessee Hands-Free Law Goes Into Effect Monday
The Tennessee Highway Patrol wants citizens to be aware of the state’s ‘Hands-Free Law’ that goes into effect next Monday. Cookeville Captain R.C. Christian said the law will provide a challenge to both residents and law enforcement. “It’s going to be… a pretty big transition for us when this Hands-Free Law goes into effect regarding […]
New Sentencing Hearing Granted In Putnam Theft Case
A man convicted on burglary and theft charges in Putnam County has won his appeal and will be given a new hearing. The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals said the trial court in the case of Matthew Norris failed to consider appropriate factors when issuing the sentence in 2018. The Appeals Court’s report states the […]
Putnam County Warns Of Scamming Spoof
Scammers have cloned the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office telephone number. A press release indicates that the scammers have used the number to attempt to steal from citizens. The scam artists pose as law enforcement officers to steal personal information and money. The Sherriff’s office has received numerous calls requesting information regarding warrants and unpaid fines. […]
Hilham School Getting New Walking Track
A new walking track will be built at Hilham School. Overton County Executive Ben Danner said a $20,000 Healthy Built Environment Grant will pay for the project. “We looked at some of the numbers from the schools and Hilham School had one of the higher obesity rates in the county,” Danner said. “They don’t have […]
Parking Identified For Putnam County Justice Center Expansion
Putnam County may have located additional parking for an expanded jail and justice center. County Mayor Randy Porter identified on Monday five properties for sale near the Putnam County Justice Center. County commissioners have six months to decide whether or not to purchase all or some of the properties. Porter said commissioners should consider the […]
UCDD Offering New MicroLoan Program For Area Businesses
The Upper Cumberland Development District could soon use a new business loan program as early as next month. Megan Choate serves as the UCDD’s Director of Lending and Economic Development. She said a growing economy has allowed the agency to focus on helping new and small businesses through its MicroLoan Program. “The traditional loan program […]
Cookeville Planning Commission Approves Broadway Ave. Rezoning
The Cookeville Planning Commission approved a residential rezoning along Broadway Avenue Monday. Interim Planning Director Jon Ward said developers plan to create a new subdivision off West Broad Street near Petite Drive. “It’s a higher-density, single-family detached zoning district,” Ward said. “The developers have proposed dividing the property into 50 lots on this first phase […]
