National Guard Responding To Disaster
The Tennessee National Guard is actively ready to engage the recovery effort following Tuesday morning’s storms. Thirty National Guard troops were on the ground by Tuesday afternoon with thirty more troops on the way. The National Guard troops can help with debris removal and search and rescue operations. In addition to the boots already on […]
Search Continues For Unconfirmed Residents After Natural Disaster
County Mayor Randy Porter urges the community to assist in the search for 50 unconfirmed residents off the Highway 70 Corridor. “If you called in today and gave us a name of a person and that person has been found and located, please call us back to take the person off the list,” Porter said. […]
Red Cross On The Ground Quickly After Storms
The American Red Cross responded quickly after the early morning storms that tore through Putnam County early Tuesday. According to Red Cross official Tara Stone, a fully stocked shelter is open at Cookeville First Baptist Church. “We’re very fortunate to have volunteers from all over Middle Tennessee,” Stone said. Blankets and cots are set up, […]
Putnam Tornadoes Kill At least 16 People
The number of deaths from Tuesday morning tornadoes in Putnam County has increased to at least sixteen. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter reports that at least 65 people have received treatment at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. “That number could change,” Porter said. “We’re still doing search and rescue when it comes to all the damaged […]
Putnam EMA Reports Eight Fatalities After Tornadoes
At least eight people have died after multiple tornadoes touched down in Putnam County early Tuesday morning. EMA Director Tyler Smith said crews are continuing to conduct rescue operations in the western portion of the county. “We are asking the public to stay away from the area,” Smith said. “There are utility crews out trying […]
Porter Declares State Of Emergency
Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter has declared a state of emergency after multiple tornadoes struck Putnam County Tuesday morning. Porter said at least three people died after the twisters touched down near Highway 70 between the city limits of Baxter and Cookeville. “When we have something large like this, that’s what we do inside of […]
Confirmed Deaths After Tornado Hits Putnam County
At least three people have died after a tornado touched down in Putnam County early Tuesday morning. Sheriff Eddie Farris said the tornado struck between the city limits of Cookeville and Baxter. He confirmed at least three fatalities but said there could be more. The hardest hit areas appear to be Charleton Square, Plunk Whitson, […]
Safe Haven Puppy Sanctuary Sees Overflow Of Rescues
The Safe Haven Puppy Sanctuary continues to see an overflow of unwanted puppies. Sanctuary Treasurer Janet Gregg said they rescued over 600 puppies last year. “There used to be a puppy season in the spring or summer when we would have so many calls for puppies,” Gregg said. “But now it’s just become year round, […]
Clay County Library Receives Almost $7,000 Grant Money
The Clay County Library received nearly $7,000 from the Training Opportunities for the Public grant. Director Judith Cutright said the grant is the largest they have received. “I was very pleased for the citizens of the county. This grant is designed to allow us to get wi-fi hotspots, so that those without internet at home […]
Monterey Approves Dog Chain Ordinance
Monterey Aldermen have approved an ordinance preventing residents from keeping dogs chained up outside for more than 12 hours. After voting against the measure last month, Alderman JJ Reels reversed course on Monday and voted to approve the ordinance. Reels said he changed his mind because the ordinance wasn’t previously presented as an amendment. “We can’t […]
