Putnam Police Offers Free Rides For Intoxicated New Year’s Residents
If you’re planning to celebrate New Years Eve, you could get a ride in a police car. The Cookeville Police Department (CPD) and the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) will offer free safe rides home to Putnam county residents between 10 p.m. Dec. 31 and 2 a.m. Jan. 1. Sheriff Eddie Farris said this is […]
Take A Free Hike New Years Day
Take a hike if you made a resolution to exercise. The Tennessee State Parks will host a free First Day Hike on January 1 to usher in the new year. These free hikes are available at all state parks except for Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Deputy Commissioner Jim […]
Douglas Facing Fourth Meth Charge In 2019
A Silver Point man has landed behind bars for his second methamphetamine charge this month and fourth this year. Algood Police arrested Marshall Irvine Douglas on Friday after finding two grams of a crystal substance during a traffic stop. Officers also located digital scales, several plastic baggies, and $295 in small bills during the encounter. […]
Lead Testing In Putnam Schools Starts Monday
Putnam County schools are testing for lead levels in the water. Assistant Director of Schools Corby King said this is part of former Governor Bill Haslam’s Tennessee Water Bill. “This is in response to a new law that was passed by the general assembly last year that requires all schools to test the water supply […]
‘Road Hunters’ Captured In Clay County
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) reports the capture of individuals responsible for allegedly shooting a deer from a vehicle. Clay County Wildlife Sergeant Bill Moulton responded to the call last week. Moulton and K-9 Chip located the deer after following a blood trail near the location of the incident. A TWRA Facebook post said […]
New Tobacco Law Gives More Power To The Power Of Putnam
Congress recently passed a bill raising the minimum age for purchasing tobacco from 18 to 21. Executive Director of the Power of Putnam Bill Gibson said this will help save lives. “Ninety-five percent of smokers who are addicted to nicotine take up smoking as youths, as children, and between the ages of 18 and 21. […]
Local Businesses Gain Christmas Profits
A number of Cookeville businesses increased their sales this holiday season. From boutiques to motorsports, local store owners have done well with profits despite the larger corporations at Eagle Pointe. Cigi’s Boutique owner Cigi England said this is thanks to the tight knit mindset that only local communities can provide. “This community really supports the […]
Hilham Man Charged With Rape Of A Child
Authorities have charged a Hilham man with three counts of rape of a child. Adam Jereco Haney remains behind bars at the Putnam County Jail under $750,000 bond. An arrest warrant said Haney admitted to investigators that he had sexual intercourse with one victim, and that the other two victims performed oral sex on him. […]
Man Must Serve Sentence For Vehicular Homicide Conviction
A Fentress County man convicted of vehicular homicide and vehicular assault must serve his time in prison. The Tennessee Appellate Court upheld Johnny David Key’s eight and four-year concurrent sentences for a June, 2016 accident. His vehicle collided with a woman killing her and injuring another person. Key argued his clean record should have factored […]
