Baxter To Advertise Water Department Position
The Baxter City Council has voted to accept applications for a water and sewer laborer position. Mayor John Martin said he’s hoping to hire someone who can do more than just operate machinery. “We feel like we want to try to hire someone who has more credentials other than just an operator,” Martin said. “We […]
REAL ID Optional For Tennessee Residents
If you’re thinking about getting a Real ID, you have until later this year to do so. Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s Communication Director Wesley Moster said this could impact several Tennesseans. “The Real ID Act establishes minimum security standards,” Director Wesley said. “Beginning October 1st 2020, anyone that is wanting to access certain […]
Shooting Victim Gave False Statement, Police Arrest Suspect
Cookeville Police have arrested a man for allegedly shooting a woman early Friday. 44-year-old Erick Archibald faces an aggravated assault charge. He’s behind bars at the Putnam County Jail on $30,000 bond. Cookeville Police said detectives received a false statement when the victim initially stated that an unknown person shot her as she walked along […]
Driver Cited Following Friday Morning Crash
A Kentucky truck driver faces a due care citation following a Friday morning crash in Putnam County. The Tennessee Highway Patrol said 26-year-old Daniel Arteaga did not suffer any injuries when his box truck left Highway 136 North and struck a tree. A crash report said the vehicle came to a final rest on its […]
Two Preliminary Design Schemes Presented For New School
Architects have presented two preliminary design schemes for the new K-8 school in Southwest Cookeville. Upland Design Group’s Kim Chamberlin said both plans will be on the table when the school board meets with county commissioners later this month. “We’re ready to sit down and go into more depth to review these further,” Chamberlin said. […]
Cookeville PD Investigating Early Morning Shooting
The Cookeville Police Department has launched an investigation into an early Friday morning shooting. Officers responded to Cookeville Regional Medical Center at 1:25 a.m. after a female arrived suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim informed detectives that a person wearing a dark hoodie approached and shot her as she walked along Jere Whitson Road. […]
