DeKalb Receives Four Land Proposals For New School
Four individuals have submitted proposals to sell land for a new elementary school in DeKalb County. Director of Schools Patrick Cripps said the school board meets next week to study the proposals. “We’re going to have to look at what is going to be cost effective,” Cripps said. “I mean, there’s properties where dirt is […]
Monterey Receives Check For Bee Rock Projects
The State Department of Tourism on Wednesday awarded Monterey with a $56,700 check. Monterey will use the grant funding to construct a restroom facility and parking area at Bee Rock. Jody Sliger is the Community Development Director for the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. She said the project can provide new funding opportunities […]
New Spring Street Parking Lot Nearly Complete
A new parking lot will soon be open at the corner of North Maple Avenue and East Spring Street in Cookeville. County Mayor Randy Porter said crews completed the gravel work for the lot on Wednesday. “The next step will be paving the parking lot. We hope that will happen within the next week, weather […]
Juveniles Charged with Library Break-Ins
Four juveniles face charges for multiple break-ins at the Baxter Library. The incidents happened between August 30 and September 29. Baxter Police developed a list of suspects following a break-in that occurred last weekend. Officers patrolling the area on Sunday morning located broke glass at the facility and a rear window open. Police identified a […]
Putnam Planners Discuss Revisiting Zoning Districts
The Putnam County Regional Planning Commission may begin discussions about creating countywide zoning districts. Commission Secretary Mike Atwood said earlier this week that it’s time for the county to revisit the issue. “We don’t have to establish a whole lot of zoning districts. We can start small because it’s a breathing document. Its going to […]
AC Issues Fixed At Cornerstone, Students To Remain At School
Cornerstone Elementary will no longer be closing after crews fixed the air conditioning system. Putnam County School District officials said students will now be attending class at Cornerstone as usual this week. “Technicians were able to come in and make the needed repairs much sooner than anticipated,” said a Putnam County School System Facebook post. […]
Cookeville To Receive Another Round Of Highway Safety Funding
The Cookeville Police Department has received another round of Highway Safety Office grant funding. Police Chief Randy Evans said $15,000 will go to the Cookeville High School (CHS) T.E.S.T Club. “The T.E.S.T Club grant, they’ll (Highway Safety Office) pay for part of the Highway Safety Office rally at the high school,” Evans said. “Some students […]
