Arraignment Wednesday For Vehicular Homicide Case
An arraignment hearing will take place Wednesday for a 39-year-old Byrdstown man facing vehicular homicide charges. The charges against Michael Lynn Owens stem from an October 2019 car crash in Overton County that killed 71-year-old Bob E. Allen of Cookeville. The Tennessee Highway Patrol said Owens was driving South on Highway 111 when his Volvo […]
Cookeville Eyes Grant Funding For West End Sewer Project
The City of Cookeville will consider applying for grant funding to rehabilitate sewer lines in the West End area. Planning Director John Ward said the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) would provide up to $630,000 for the project. “These (grants) are very competitive. All the communities across the state apply for these,” Ward said. “I […]
Cookeville Woman Allegedly Fires Shot Into Apartment Unit
Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Cookeville woman after a bullet struck an apartment unit occupied by two people. Lauren M. Sims faces charges of reckless endangerment, vandalism, public intoxication, and possession of a handgun while under the influence of alcohol. She will answer to the charges during a March 23 court date. Deputies arrested Sims on […]
New Hunting And Fishing Licenses Now On Sale
It’s time to purchase your new hunting and fishing licenses. All current yearly Tennessee hunting and fishing licenses expire February 29. Outdoor enthusiasts can purchase or update licenses online or at more than 700 license agents across the state. You can also make purchases on the TWRA “On the Go App.” License purchases have funded […]
Monday Evening Fire Damages Putnam County Home
A Putnam County home suffered damage during a Monday evening fire. The Putnam County Fire Department responded to 3642 Hilham Road at 10:52 p.m. Chief Tom Brown said the occupants of the home managed to escape unharmed. A cause of the fire remains under investigation. Brown said firemen contained the blaze to a single bedroom.
Cookeville’s Goodwill Career Solutions Host Job Fair
Cookeville’s Goodwill Career Solutions is hosting a job fair Tuesday with over 50 openings available. Certifications and Learning Management Coordinator Jim Barry said job fairs are now available every week. “We have been doing it over the years on a monthly basis,” Barry said. “Every week we want to try to have new employers come […]
March 16 Court Date For Shooting Suspect
A Cumberland County man charged with shooting two men last week will appear in general sessions court next month. The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office charged 24-year-old Jonathan David Picard with aggravated assault. He allegedly shot and wounded 35-year-old Joshua Lawrence Houston and 38-year-old Marvin Joe-Lee Randolph. The shooting happened February 11 off Highway 70 North […]
Overton Commissioners Approve Second Amendment Resolution
The Overton County Commission has passed a resolution protecting second amendment rights. County Executive Ben Danner said the measure prevents federal and state infringements on the rights to keep and bear arms. “There have been 20 or something counties in Tennessee that have passed that,” Danner said. “You always hear about the state and federal […]
Tuesday Court Date For Man Facing Exploitation Charges
A Fentress County man appears in court Tuesday for charges of sexual exploitation of a minor. An 18 count indictment accuses 22-year-old Skyler Chase Clark of possessing images or videos showing a minor engaged in sexual activity. Court records indicate that authorities found the videos on or about October 23 2018.
Cookeville Eye Centers Moving To A Larger Location
Cookeville’s Eye Center of Tennessee will be able to house more patients soon. CEO Ray Mays said it’s been a two year process deciding how and where to expand. “We are completely out of space. Waiting room seats, parking spaces, you name it, we’re out of space. Cookeville is exploding with the population and we’re […]
