Cookeville To Select Contractor For Police Headquarters
Cookeville City Council will officially select a general contractor for the new police department Thursday. Police Chief Randy Evans said he’ll ask the council select the low bid from W&O Construction. “We received bids from all four of the pre-qualified bidders, The bids ranged from $1.2 million and W&O’s construction bid was $632,525,” Evans said. […]
Putnam E-911 Supports Increasing State Surcharge
Increasing Tennessee’s E-911 surcharge would help benefit emergency districts across the state. That according to Putnam County E-911 Director Penny Foister. Foister said increasing the surcharge to $1.50 would provide additional funding for various projects. “I know that it would help us greatly as far as keeping up with technology,” Foister said. “There’s things that […]
Cumberland Co. Officers Asked To Destroy Minors’ Tobacco Products
The Cumberland County Juvenile Court system has asked all law enforcement officers to destroy tobacco products possessed by minors. Julie Long serves as a program coordinator with the Cumberland County Rising Anti-Drug Coalition. She said vaping and vape products have led to more problems with Cumberland County youth. “Vaping is becoming a big issue here […]
Cookeville Traffic Stop Nets Three Ounces Of Meth Friday
Cookeville Police located three ounces of meth during a traffic stop Friday. Officers charged 40-year-old Brooks Lee with manufacture, delivery, sell, or possession of methamphetamine. He has already posted $35,000 bond, but appears in court September 16. Police made contact with Lee after conducting a traffic stop for a moving violation. An arrest report said […]
Case Against Former Cookeville Officer Continued
A judge has continued former Cookeville Police Officer Kyle Farley’s assault case until September 4. Farley faces aggravated assault and domestic assault charges for allegedly striking his wife during an argument last year. White County Judge Gary McKenzie modified bond for Farley last month, allowing the 29-year-old to have peaceful contact with his wife. McKenzie […]
Cookeville Woman Charged With Child Abuse And Neglect
A Cookeville woman faces charges for falling asleep in a vehicle with a child inside. The Cookeville Police Department charged Griselda E. Xum with public intoxication and child abuse and neglect. She has posted bond, but appears in court September 16. Officers came in contact with Xum on Saturday after locating a vehicle parked near […]
Regional Heat Index Values Expected To Hit 100+ Degrees Tuesday
A brief heat wave is expected to hit the Upper Cumberland over the next couple days. Putnam County EMA Director Tyler Smith said residents around the area should be prepared for rising temperatures through Tuesday. “The best thing for folks to do for tomorrow, especially in the hottest part of the day, is limit outdoor […]
Upper Cumberland Counties See Rising Senior Populations
A report from the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disabilities (TCAD) shows senior populations are rising in the Upper Cumberland. TCAD’s 2019 State of Aging report indicates Upper Cumberland counties have experienced senior growths between 1.67 and 3.5 percent. UCHRA Executive Director Mark Farley said the agency works to address the needs of seniors across […]
