Cookeville Puppy Sanctuary Takes In Abused Memphis Puppy
A Cookeville non profit took in a Memphis puppy following an animal abuse case last week. Safe Haven Puppy Sanctuary Treasurer Janet Gregg said the puppy’s ears were cut off with scissors. “This man was being investigated for some drug charges,” Gregg said. “When the police went to his home, the gentleman said something about […]
Planning Director Discusses 2020 Activities
The Cookeville Planning Commission has approved a report outlining planned activities for the coming year. Planning Director John Ward said one project will involve the implementation of Cookeville’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation plan. “I hope we can accomplish some of the recommendations out of that plan,” Ward said. “I think those are amenities that really […]
DeKalb Applied For Home Repair Grant
The DeKalb County Commission has voted to apply for a $500,000 Home program grant from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency. The Home program funding helps low income senior citizens and individuals with disabilities who cannot afford to rehabilitate their homes. If approved, at least 10 or more homeowners could get help with issues such as […]
American Job Center Opens Location In Gainesboro
The American Job Center has opened a location in Gainesboro. Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady said efforts to open a local workforce office began when he took office two years ago. “I knew how important it was for this opportunity to be as accessible as possible,” Heady said. “I feel like we put these impediments […]
