Corby King Named Interim Director Of Schools
The Putnam County Board of Education has appointed Corby King as Interim Director of Schools. The decision came a day after Jerry Boyd resigned from his Director of Schools position. King said he’s excited about the opportunity to continue the work within the school system. “I appreciate the trust the board is putting in me […]
PCSO Catches Repeat Offender During Undercover Operation
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office arrested a repeat drug offender during an undercover operation Wednesday. 29-year-old Cody Goodnight of Cookeville faces charges of manufacture, sale, delivery, or possession of methamphetamine. Officials said PCSO Deputies came in contact with Goodnight after setting up a meeting with him at the Spring Street Burger King. Officer arrested goodnight […]
Free Debt Collection Clinic Thursday
There will be a free debt collection clinic Thursday afternoon. The Cookeville Legal Aid Society will host the event from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at their Jefferson Avenue office. Managing Attorney Marla Williams said they are often involved in debt cases. “There are so many individuals who are sued for debts that they are […]
Celina Grant Money Still Available For Building Face-Lifts
Celina commercial building owners still have time to submit a grant application to improve their properties. Clay County has some leftover funding from last year’s commercial facade grant program. ThreeStar Director Doug Young said this is the third grant they have received in 10 years. “The real goal is to build these buildings back up […]
Take The CityScape Survey
Cookeville residents can express their desires for the downtown area by participating in CityScape’s new survey. Executive Director Laura Wolf said it’s the first time the organization has provided this kind of input. “One of the initiatives of this survey is just to find out, confidentially, what are great things going on in Cookeville? What […]
Fire Destroys Warren County Home
A Tuesday fire destroyed a Warren County home. The blaze erupted at 714 Kirby Road in Centertown. No injuries occurred as no one was home at the time of the fire. Officials said a heat lamp used to keep pets warm may have started the fire when it fell over on the front porch. The […]
Outbuilding Catches Fire In Putnam County
No injuries reported after an outbuilding behind a Putnam County home caught fire Wednesday morning. The Putnam County Fire Department responded to 1720 Gainesboro Highway at 5:38 a.m. Chief Tom Brown said the flames did not cause damage to the adjacent home. A cause of the fire remains unknown at this time.
Cumberland Commission To Fill School Board Vacancy
The Cumberland County Commission has officially declared the 4 District School Board seat vacant. Josh Stone resigned from the position earlier this year after moving out of the district. The 18 member commission approved a motion Tuesday to fill the vacancy during their February 18 meeting. Anyone interested in serving the position can notify the […]
Tennesseans Are Doing Better When It Comes To Seat Belts
Tennesseans have increased their seat belt usage, but unrestrained crashes still happen. Highway Patrol District Captain Robert (R.C.) Christian said 30% of fatalities in Cookeville last year were from not using a seat belt. “When I get a fatality report and I see that a seat belt would have made a difference in somebody living […]
Cookeville Man Arrested After Monday Pursuit
A Cookeville man has landed behind bars for a Monday morning vehicle pursuit. Cookeville Police charged Rocky Joe Smith with evading arrest and driving on a revoked or suspended license. An arrest warrant said officers conducted a traffic stop after observing a vehicle illegally pass two vehicles on Tennessee Avenue. Smith allegedly ignored the officer’s […]
