HART’s Point In Time Count Almost Ready To Launch
The Homeless Advocacy for Rural Tennessee (HART) met this morning in preparation for their upcoming Point In Time Count. Executive Director of the Crossville Housing Development and HART member Terry Burdett said the data collected is critical for future government plans. “The federal government requires a count every other year,” Burdett said. “What happens is […]
Commission Rolls Out Three Finalists For Circuit Court Vacancy
The Tennessee Trial Court Vacancy Commission has named three finalists to replace a retired Upper Cumberland judge. Candidates for the 15 Judicial District Circuit Court vacancy include Smith County residents Jack Bellar and Michael Wayne Collins and Shawn McBrien of Wilson County. The January 1 retirement of Judge John D. Wootten, Jr. created the vacancy. […]
Highway 111 Crash Report Released
An Overton County deputy suffered injuries after his patrol car collided with a trailer Wednesday night. The crash happened in a construction zone near the Highway 111 and Highway 293 intersection in Rickman. Deputy Matthew Farmer received medical treatment at Livingston Regional Hospital for non life-threatening injuries. A Tennessee Highway Patrol crash report said 47-year-old […]
Crossville Council Amends Budget For Wage Plan
Crossville City Council has approved second reading of a budget amendment for bringing employee wages up to a more competitve market. Mayor James Mayberry said the vote implements the plan in steps rather than all at once. “The company had offered staggered implementation,” Mayberry said. “Personally, I’ve got a problem with a $919,000 budget amendment […]
Putnam Sheriff’s Office Warns Of IRS Scam
Be mindful when answering a phone call coming from the Colorado Springs, Colorado area. Putnam County authorities said it might be a robo-call. The sheriff’s office said numerous people have received scam phone calls from a number with a 719 area code. Officials said a man with a foreign accent will identify himself as an […]
Man Arrested For DUI After Striking Police Vehicle
The Tennessee Highway Patrol arrested a Cookeville man Thursday after he crashed his vehicle into an Algood Police cruiser. State Troopers charged Alaryani Abdulrahman with DUI after responding to Burton Branch Road at Dry Valley Road. An arrest report said the responding trooper observed that the defendant was very unsteady on his feet and had […]
Overton Deputy Involved In Highway 111 Crash
An Overton County deputy’s patrol vehicle crashed on Highway 111 in Overton County Wednesday evening. The accident happened in a construction zone near the Highway 293 intersection. An Overton County EMA official said the crash pinned the deputy inside the patrol car, but he received non-emergency transport to Livingston Regional Hospital. Two other people involved […]
Putnam Co. Receives Clean Audit For Third Year In A Row
Putnam County has received a clean audit for the third year in a row. The State Comptroller’s Annual Financial Report audit for fiscal year 2018-2019 found no adverse findings. County Mayor Randy Porter said it’s a historical feat. Before 2017, Putnam County had never received a clean audit report from the state. “We are very […]
