Algood Man Shot Friday Morning, New Mexico Man Jailed
An Algood man is in stable condition at Vanderbilt Medical Center after being shot at Cookeville’s LaQuinta Inn Friday morning. 31-year-old Justin Michael Payne had been shot three times in the upper torso. A second male had also been shot but his injuries were minor, according to Cookeville Police reports. Police arrested 36-year-old Christian James […]
DA With New Cookeville Location
The district attorney has a new Cookeville office on South Walnut Avenue. District Attorney Bryant Dunaway said the Cookeville office needed the extra space. The new location will better serve the staff as well as the community. “The opportunity arose to have a little bit more square footage, which is really going to serve to […]
Firework Safety Key On Fourth
It’s the Fourth of July and fireworks injuries are a concern to local health providers. Last year Cookeville Regional Medical Center saw a decrease in fireworks related injuries. Emergency Room Physician Ken Colaric said two main injuries he sees are superficial burns and eye injuries. “Eye protection is obviously very important,” Colaric said. “Never stand […]
