Early Voting Begins Wednesday
Early voting begins Wednesday for the March primaries and runs through February 25. Putnam County Election Administrator Debbie Steidl said voters must show a photo ID upon entering polling locations. “Now, if they have their voting card that’s great,” Steidl said. “That helps us look into the software and find them faster, but it’s not […]
Three Pick Up Papers To Run For Algood Council
Three people have picked up qualifying papers to run for Algood City Council. Four-year terms for Luke Hill and Carolyn Norris come to an end this year. Hill has already picked up his qualifying papers, along with Pat M. Judd and Tim McPherson. Hill began serving on the council in December 2017. He replaced Richard […]
Porter Discusses Waterline Extension Project With Commissioners
The Putnam County Fiscal Review Committee has recommended that the county apply for a $630,000 Community Development Block Grant. County Mayor Randy Porter said the funding would extend waterlines to homes that don’t currently have access to public water. “We’re still trying to get those folks that do not have access to public water…about 725 […]
Cookeville Man Charged With Aggravated Assault
A Cookeville man has landed behind bars for allegedly pulling a knife during a fight at a Jefferson Avenue restaurant. Cookeville Police charged Michael J. Evans with aggravated assault. He’s under $1,000 bond at the Putnam County Jail. A police report said Evans pulled into the Hardee’s parking lot Monday and headed toward a couple […]
Smithville Man Charged With Aggravated Assault
A Smithville man faces an aggravated assault charge after he allegedly pulled a gun on a woman and her two children. 71-year-old Bennie Evans will answer to the charge during a February 27 court hearing. The incident happened last week after the woman drove into a parking spot at her Cookeville Highway home. A police […]
Two Injured In Monday Afternoon Crash
Two local women suffered injuries during a Monday afternoon crash in Cumberland County. 47-year-old Melissa Redfield of Crossville received treatment at Knoxville’s U.T. Medical Center. 70-year-old Cynthia Winfree of Cookeville underwent treatment at Roane Medical Center. The accident happened at the 339 eastbound mile marker. A Tennessee Highway Patrol crash report said Winfree’s 1999 Lexus […]
Four-Way Stop Proposed For Buffalo Valley Rd and Hawkins Crawford Rd
The Putnam County Commission will consider a recommendation to put a four-way stop at the intersection of Buffalo Valley Road and Hawkins Crawford Road. Members of the Putnam County Road Committe approved the proposal Monday afternoon. County Road Supervisor Randy Jones said the new fifth interchange has caused traffic to increase at the location. “There’s […]
Group Raising Funds For Artificial Turf At CHS
A group of Cookeville residents have launched a fundraising effort for bringing an artificial turf field to Cookeville High School. Caylor Taylor represents a group of soccer, lacrosse, and football parents leading the effort. She said the campaign would be similar to what Rutherford County did and several other schools. “Which is to ask for […]
