Firearms Awarded To Algood PD Declared Surplus
The Algood City Council has voted to surplus 20 firearms awarded to the police department. Police Chief Dale Armour said the District Attorney and local judge recently cleared the weapons for auction. “The TCA (Tennessee Code Annotated) gives us authority to sell those weapons. That’s about all we can do unless they’re inoperable,” Armour said. […]
Cookeville Council To Consider Vehicle Purchases Thursday
Cookeville City Council will consider purchasing a new truck for glass recyclables during Thursday’s meeting. Public Works Director Greg Brown said the engine blew on the current 2003 model vehicle. “This is not a budgeted item,” Brown said. “But the front load truck that we bought came in about $31,000 under budget and our sanitation […]
Proposed Resolution Allows Voters To Directly Elect Cookeville Mayor
A Cookeville City Councilman has proposed a resolution that allows the people to directly elect the mayor. Councilman Mark Miller said his resolution would require city council approval and avoid a public referendum. “This is providing a mechanism for the citizens to elect their mayor. The problem with some referendums is that there’s only one side […]
Jackson Co. Man Arrested On Child Abuse, Domestic Assault Charge
A grand jury has indicted a Jackson County man on charges of child abuse, sexual battery by an authority figure, and domestic assault. The charges stem from a TBI investigation against 55-year-old John Stanley Reece. A press release said agents began investigating after receiving complaints of child physical and sexual abuse. Agents developed information that […]
Cookeville Murder Suspect Arraigned Monday
A Cookeville man has pleaded not guilty to charges accusing him of killing a woman earlier this year. 38-year-old Andrew Ray Price entered the plea during an arraignment hearing Monday. He’s charged with first-degree murder, two counts of aggravated assault, theft of property and domestic assault. The charges stem from the fatal stabbing of Kelsey […]
Volunteers Needed For Sound Of Hope Bell Ringing
The Sound of Hope bell ringing for the Cookeville Rescue Mission gets underway this week. Executive Director Bruce Bailey said it’s the mission’s largest fundraiser of the year. “Each year the mission serves 1,100 unique individuals on average. Just for reference, we’ve already served 1,400 people this year,” Bailey said. “So we’re well over our […]
Putnam Inmate Charged With Making Weapon
A Putnam County inmate faces new charges for allegedly making a weapon inside the jail. Authorities charged Miles Brent Cumby with introduction of contraband into a penal facility. An arrest warrant accuses Cumby of forming edged weapons by grinding down and sharpening three pieces of metal. Deputies located the items inside a sock while searching […]
