Fundraiser Set Up For Injured Deputy
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office launched a fundraiser on Friday for Deputy Chris Lynn. Lynn suffered severe injuries Thursday when he crashed his patrol car while responding to a service call in Cookeville. Sheriff Eddie Farris has been working with local community leaders including the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge # 10, located in Cookeville, […]
Highway 111 Safety Project Misses October 31 Completion Date
Safety improvement work continues on Highway 111 in Overton County after crews missed the October 31 completion date. TDOT Community Relations Coordinator Jennifer Flynn said a number of factors delayed the $2.2 million project. “Because of some issues with the plans, and a scheduling conflict with the contractor, I’m sorry to say that the project […]
October A big Month For Building Permits In Putnam
Putnam County issued more building permits in October than in any other month this fiscal year. Mayor Randy Porter said the county issued 37-permits for a total estimated construction cost of $4.46 million. “19 of those permits were for new single family homes, which gives a total of 75 new homes in the past 120 […]
Algood Working To Weatherproof White Plains Home
Some upgrades will soon be made to the White Plains Historic Home in Algood. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the work will help preserve the home for future generations. “We don’t want to lose the condition of the house, so we want to work to make sure we’re protecting it from the weather,” Morrison said. […]
Man Shot And Killed In Liberty Thursday Night
DeKalb County authorities have arrested a man for a Halloween night shooting that left one man dead. Albert Wayne Fisher Jr. faces a charge of second degree murder in the shooting death of Tyler Durden. The incident happened on Eckels Heights Street in Liberty just after 6 p.m. Warrants accuse Fisher of shooting Durden in […]
Putnam County Deputy Seriously Injured In Crash
A Putnam County Sheriff’s Deputy suffered severe injuries during a Thursday afternoon traffic crash in Cookeville. The sheriff’s office said Deputy Chris Lynn is receiving treatment at Vanderbilt Medical Center. He’s listed in critical condition at this time. Lynn crashed his patrol car on 12th street while responding to a call for service at 4:47 […]
