White County, Sparta Receive Tourism Enhancement Grants
The City of Sparta will be adding some new features to the South Carter Street Park. Mayor Jeff Young said a $42,500 state grant will install a new pavilion and kayak dock at the park. “I think it’s going to be a great need and will fulfill a need that’s void for us now,” Young […]
Animal Shelters Preparing For Influx During Fourth of July
The Cookeville-Putnam County Animal Shelter is preparing for an influx of lost animals during Fourth of July celebrations. Shelter Director Jennifer Hutchinson-Tracy said the tradition of fireworks can scare dogs away from their homes. “It’s largely because of all the noise. They’re scared by all the noise. If you have dogs with storm anxiety, it’s […]
Cookeville Man Arrested After Nearly Striking Officer
A Cookeville man faces charges after nearly striking a police officer with a vehicle Friday. The Aglood police Department charged 24-year-old Zachary Ross Hampshire with driving under the influence and reckless endangerment. Arrest warrants state officers came in contact with Hampshire after responding to a verbal altercation at Speedway. Warrants indicate the officer approached Hampshire […]
Missing Putnam County Teen Found Safe
A Putnam County teen reported missing last week has been found safe in Bristol, Tennessee. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office reports 14-year-old Lukas Perez was located as of Monday morning. Perez was first reported missing last Monday, June 24 from Cookeville. PCSO originally stated Perez may have been in the Bluff City area at the […]
Sparta Man Dies After Sunday Motorcycle Crash
A Sparta man has died after a Sunday morning motorcycle crash. The Tennessee Highway Patrol identified the deceased as 55-year-old Richard Roam. The THP reports Roam was traveling north on McMinnville Highway when the incident occurred. A crash report states Roam attempted to negotiate a small curve when he traveled off the right side of […]
Celina Healthcare Plans to Reopen Celina Hospital in Coming Months
Celina Healthcare, LLC will begin the process of reopening Cumberland River Hospital in the coming months. Celina Healthcare President Steve Clapp said the first step in the process is completing the transaction with Cookeville Regional Medical Center (CRMC). “Our goal is to start reinstatement of the licences for the hospital, home health, etc,” Clapp said. […]
