New Mexico Man Sentenced In Fatal 2017 Crash
A Putnam County judge sentenced a New Mexico man to prison Monday for charges stemming from a 2017 crash that killed a 5-year-old boy. 22-year-old Richard Collins will spend seven years behind bars for his vehicular homicide by recklessness conviction. Collins pleaded guilty to the charge earlier this year. The crash happened on Interstate 40 […]
Highway 127 Crash Injures Two People In Cumberland County
A single-vehicle crash injured two elderly residents in Cumberland County Tuesday afternoon. A medical helicopter airlifted 73-year-old Patricia Guthrie to U.T. Medical Center for treatment. The crash happened at 1:42 p.m. on Highway 127 South near Vandever Road. A Tennessee Highway Patrol crash report said Guthrie suffered a medical issue, causing her Buick Enclave to […]
Cumberland River Hospital To Resume Operations Next Month
Celina’s Cumberland River Hospital will resume operations when a new clinic opens next month. Hospital Administrator Don Downey said residents can expect emergency room services to begin next year. “November the 15, we will open our hospital clinic. We will ramp up and let the physicians and community bond towards the end of November and […]
Spencer Secures $525,000 For Homes On Billingsley and Taft
Residents living along two streets in Spencer will soon see some improvements to their homes. Mayor Mickey Robinson said the state has funded $525,0000 to repair certain homes on Billingsley Street and Taft Drive. “There’s quit a few homes in that area that maybe need a new roof, windows, or heat and air units,” Robinson […]
Red Boiling Springs Man Killed In ATV Crash
An ATV crash in Macon County has claimed the life of a Red Boiling Springs man. The accident happened Monday evening in the southbound lane of Jim Town Road. Tennessee Highway Patrol officials identified the deceased as 58-year-old Mikie G. Meador. A crash report said Meador failed to negotiate a right hand curve, causing his […]
Putnam County EMS Pioneer Passes Away Saturday
A Putnam County Emergency Medical Services pioneer has passed away. Fred Maynard died Saturday at the age of 71. Assistant 911 Director Mike Thompson said Maynard leaves a legacy that won’t soon be forgotten. “He made an impact on a lot of different responders, EMTs, and paramedics,” Thompson said. “Certainly, he’s no doubt responsible for […]
Cookeville PD Encouraging Safety First On Halloween
Law enforcement officials are stressing safety as trick-or-treaters get ready to hit the streets this week. Cookeville Police Captain Bobby Anderson said drivers should use extra caution, especially with rain in the forecast for Thursday. “Slow down, stay alert, and make sure you’re watching in every direction,” Anderson said. “Just remember that little one are […]
