Algood To Consider New Options For Farmer’s Market
An area school may get the green light to construct the Algood farmer’s market. City administrator Keith Morrison said council members will review a new option for the project this week. “We originally had a local construction company come through and say they would build the farmer’s market at cost. We’ve received a cost estimate […]
Baxter Approves Ordinances For Portobello Property
Portobello America can move forward with building its ceramic tile manufacturing facility in Baxter. Mayor John Martin said city council has officially approved the annexation and rezoning of the property. “That gives Portobello the opportunity to go ahead and do what they need to do for their permitting,” Martin said. “They’re applying for their air […]
Putnam School Board Approves New Three-Year Calendar
Putnam County students will continue to have a two-week fall break and one-week spring break. The breaks part of the 2021-2023 school calendars approved by the board of education last week. School calendar committee co-chair Judy Schinbeckler said there will be a teacher work day between registration day with 10 a.m. dismissal and the first […]
Interstate 40 Traffic Stop Yields THC Wax, Oil
A traffic stop for speeding led to a drug bust in Cookeville Sunday. The Tennessee Highway Patrol charged 22-year-old Christopher John Odom with possession of a controlled substance. Authorities came in contact with the defendant during a traffic stop at the 283 mile marker of Interstate 40. An arrest report said State Troopers searched Odom’s […]
Cookeville Woman Charged With Breaking THP Vehicle Window
A Cookeville woman allegedly busted out the window of a Tennessee Highway Patrol vehicle on Sunday. State Troopers charged Myra J. Shipley with vandalism and evading arrest. Authorities came in contact with the 48-year-old Shipley during a traffic stop for speeding and running a red light at the intersection of Willow and 7th Street. An […]
