Tractor Trailer Overturns On Interstate 40 Thursday
Putnam County authorities closed the eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 after a tractor trailer overturned Thursday. The incident happened at mile marker 297 between Cookeville and Monterey. 76-year-old John Bruzda was traveling East when the crash occurred. A Tennessee Highway Patrol crash report said the vehicle’s trailer started swaying, resulting in the vehicle flipping over […]
Three Facing Federal Charges After Carthage Bank Robbery
Three people from Gallatin face federal charges for allegedly robbing a bank in Carthage Tuesday. Authorities arrested 28-year-old David Reynolds, 22-year-old Joe Betty, and 27-year-old Tiffany Garcia following an Interstate 40 pursuit. The incident happened at the Citizen’s Bank on Dixon Springs Highway. According to the complaint, one of the individuals handed the teller a […]
Countywide Litter Cleanup Event A Success
A week-long blitz to rid Putnam County of litter comes to an end Saturday. Clean Commission Executive Coordinator Shannon Reese said more than 30 teams have taken part in this week’s event. “We have had tremendous success. We have enlisted Tech students, Cookeville Higher Education Campus students, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Heavenly Host and individuals,” […]
Monterey Set To Open New Section Of Rail Trail
A new section of Monterey’s walking trail will open to the public next month. Cultural Administrator Julie Bohannon said crews still need to complete a few finishing touches. “We have extended the trail westward another two blocks. We’ve got the asphalt poured, but there’s still some construction to be done along the sides and signs […]
Sara Cope A Finalist For Tennessee Principal Of The Year
The state’s Principal of the Year award could go to a White County school official. Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn named BonDeCroft Elementary School Principal Sara Cope as a finalist for the award earlier this week. The annual award goes to a school leader for outstanding service in education and exceptional leadership that drives overall improvements […]
Monterey Man Injured In Wednesday Afternoon Crash
A Monterey man suffered injuries during a single vehicle crash in Putnam County Wednesday. An ambulance transported 76-year-old Hershel Jackson to Cookeville Regional Medical Center following the crash. The Tennessee Highway Patrol said Jackson was traveling West on Highway 70 when the accident occurred. A crash report said Jackson’s vehicle ran off the right side […]
Silver Point Man Charged With Solicitation Of A Minor
A Silver Point man faces charges for allegedly exposing his genitals to a law enforcement officer posing as 13-year-old child. TBI agents have charged Phillip Carlen Loftis with solicitation of a minor and solicitation of a minor by electronic means. Authorities said the incident happened while Loftis used an online chat application earlier this year. […]
Hadley Selected As New Crossville Chamber President
The Crossville-Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce has a new President. Chamber Board of Directors selected Ethan Hadley during a special-called meeting Tuesday. The board began discussing salary and benefit options immediately following the meeting. Hadley has more than 15-years of economic development experience and previously served as the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce President. David […]
TTU Board Votes To Rename Three Facilities
Three Tennessee Tech facilities officially have new names. The University’s Board of Trustees voted Tuesday to rename the Learning Resources Center (LRC), Lab Science Lecture Hall, and Alumni Building. Trudy Harper is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees. “We had a long discussion this morning about the significance of gifts like this that make […]
