Algood Seeking More Suggestions For Water Tower
A historical consultant has recommended a new option for saving Algood’s water tower. Carver Moore said the structure may be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. He said the designation could supply the city with grant funding to help repair the aging tower. “With the grant program, I always tell people it’s highly […]
Couple Arrested For Leaving Puppy Inside Car
Crossville Police have arrested two people for allegedly leaving a puppy inside a car for several hours. Officers charged 21-year-old Jaide A. Janow and 21-year-old William Keith Hayes with animal cruelty. Authorities came in contact with the puppy on Monday morning after responding to the Economy Inn. A police report said officers observed the animal […]
Burn Ban In Effect For Cookeville, Gainesboro
The Cookeville Fire Department has issued a burn ban due to dry weather conditions. Chief Daryl Blair said he will not be issuing any burn permits until further notice. “It will be in effect until we can get some significant rain to come in, and only mother nature knows when that will be here,” Blair […]
Fentress County Awards Bid For 10th Home Repair Project
A 10th home will receive repairs through a state grant awarded to Fentress County two years ago. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said this will be the final home to receive improvements. “It comes from the Tennessee Housing [Development Agency] and it helps low-income families to refurbish their homes that they’re living in,” Johnson said. “We […]
Putnam Election Commission Amends Mobile Phone Policy
The Putnam County Election Commission has rewrote its mobile phone policy. Chairman Phil Adams said the revised policy requires voters to silence their phones upon entering polling places. “By law, they don’t have to turn them off. We’re just modifying this to have them silence their phones,” Adams said. “Then, we’re trying to minimize them […]
Putnam Sheriff Discouraging Employees From Using CBD Products
Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris wants employees to think twice before using CBD. Farris said some of the products can show up on drug tests. “CBD oil is certainly questionable at best when it comes to testing. In fact, not much of it or if any at all is regulated by the FDA,” Farris said. […]
