Clay County Housing Grant Application Period Ends January 28
Clay County has extended the application period for its housing rehabilitation program. Mayor Dale Reagan said eligible residents have until January 28 to submit an application. “We got $500,000 from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency for some home rehabilitation,” Reagan said. “It’s something that really needs to be done up here in Clay County. We […]
Putnam EMS Allowed To Apply For Equipment Grant
Putnam County EMS will apply for a $150,000 Assistance To Firefighters Grant. EMS Director Tommy Copeland said the same grant program provided funding for new equipment last year. “We did get some money from this grant last year. We’ve applied probably 6 or 7 times, and we’ve been successful probably 3 or 4 times,” Copeland […]
Pine Haven School Access Project To Start This Spring
A project to construct a new entrance for Pine Haven Elementary will likely begin this spring. Jamestown Mayor Lyndon Baines said the state has approved a permit for the work. “That project should be starting by the end of march, if the weather cooperates,” Baines said. “It shouldn’t take that long to do. The county […]
West 14th Townhouse Development Pulled From Commission Agenda
A proposed townhouse development on West 14th Street will not be a topic of discussion when the Cookeville Planning Commission meets next week. Planning Director John Ward said the developer has withdrawn the project plans from the agenda. “I think they’re going back to do some more studying,” Ward said. “There’s a sinkhole retention area […]
Moody Charged Following Pursuit Spanning Multiple Counties
A man allegedly discarded 500 grams of methamphetamine from his vehicle during a pursuit with Cookeville Police. Authorities arrested 30-year-old Dustin Moody after the chase ended in Wilson County Wednesday morning. He’s charged with possession of a schedule II drug for resale, evading arrest, tampering with evidence, and reckless endangerment. Cookeville Police began investigating Moody […]
Jamestown Man Convicted Of Child Rape
A Fentress County Jury has convicted a Jamestown man on charges of incest and rape of a child. District Attorney General Jared Effler said Ronnie Lee Clayborn will learn his punishment next month. “We are pleased with the verdicts in this case and believe they are consistent with the facts presented to the jury and […]
UCHRA Awarded $635K Substance Abuse Grant
The Upper Cumberland Human Resources Agency (UCHRA) has received a $635,000 grant for combating substance abuse. Glen Sayes is the UCHRA Regional Substance Abuse Coordinator. He said the funding will help unite agencies and programs already addressing drug addiction. “We’ve already identified 172 organizations, individuals, and churches that are doing something to help with recovery […]
