Monterey Technology Committee To Discuss Social Media Policy
The Monterey Technology Committee meets Wednesday to discuss a proposed social media policy for the town. Mayor Bill Wiggins said the policy establishes an official website for Monterey and sets rules for social media sites operated by the city. “This may be a little bit late, but we’ve got to reign in and establish a […]
Baxter Woman Facing Meth Charges, North Carolina Warrants
A Baxter woman faces a charge of felony violation of probation in North Carolina. Cookeville Police arrested Crystal Lynn Gostwoski during a traffic stop for a seat belt violation Saturday. During a search of the vehicle, officers located 5-grams of a crystalline substance commonly identified as methamphetamine. A records check also revealed that North Carolina […]
Cookeville Man Charged With Bringing Meth Inside Jail
A Cookeville man faces charges for allegedly bringing more than 11-grams of meth inside the jail. Officers found the drug Sunday evening while booking Peyton Allard Walker into the Putnam County jail for credit card fraud. An arrest warrant said the 22-year-old Walker had 11.6 grams of methamphetamine hidden in his crotch area. Officers also […]
Cumberland Commission Approves Broadband Resolution
Cumberland County Commissioners approved a resolution last week supporting utility providers applying for the Tennessee Broadband Accessibility Grant. County Mayor Allen Foster said the measure increases the likelihood that providers receive the funding to help extend broadband services. “That’s what this process has been about. A year ago, we had zero applications for this grant,” […]
Sex Offender To Serve One Year Behind Bars
A Cumberland County judge has sentenced a registered sex offender to prison for violating the sex offender registry. 47-year-old James Lee Quarry will serve one-year behind bars. His violation happened last month when Crossville Police found him at the Obed River Park. A police report said officers arrested Quarry due to the likelihood that persons […]
State Denies DeKalb County Block Grant For Fire Truck
DeKalb County has failed to receive state funding for purchasing a new tanker truck. Mayor Tim Stribling said the county’s Community Development Block Grant application did not score high enough. The county applied for the $315,000 grant earlier this year. Fire Chief Donny Green said the county has only one tanker and needs another way […]
