Shaded Areas Could Arrive In Dogwood Park Playground
Children and parents should be able to cool off under shaded spaces in Cookeville’s Heart of the City Playground soon. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said three cantilever structures will be constructed over three playground benches. “We can’t cover the entire playground with shade because of the design of the playground and the areas we […]
T-DOT Examining I-40 West After Multiple Hydroplanes
T-DOT Engineers are examining lanes of Interstate 40 after multiple hydroplaning incidents in a 3-mile area last week. Survey crews are using Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) to create 3-D models to analysis the geometry of the road. Communication Officer Jennifer Flynn said things such as the road’s slope and lane widths will be examined. […]
Family Of Arnold Vaughn Remains Hopeful
The family of a missing Putnam County man remains hopeful and asks for your help to locate him. Tabitha Garza, the niece of Arnold “Chigger” Vaughn, said the family has not seen or heard from him since July 31st. Garza said Vaughn was known to be away for days at a time, but always returned […]
Old American Legion Post Back in Fentress County’s Control
Fentress County controls a new piece of property on its square. The old American Legion Post that’s behind the County’s Chamber of Commerce, has been deeded back to Fentress County. Mayor Jimmy Johnson said the property was already supposed to be controlled by Fentress. “We was looking and it showed up that it was still […]
Tennessee Commissioner Visits Burks
Tennessee Education Commissioner Dr. Penny Schwinn took a tour of Burks Elementary Wednesday. Schwinn checked in on 6th grade kids all the way down to 1st graders, to see how things are operating. Schwinn spoke with students, teachers and staff as she moved from class to class. Schwinn said she was impressed with the work […]
Jackson County Man Arrested After Assaulting Deputy
A Jackson County man assaulted a deputy and fled to Putnam County before being arrested late Tuesday night. Christopher Ballard pushed down a Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy, according to Captain Dennis Thrasher. “He attempted to pull the deputy down into a creek, which the deputy was able to break away from,” Thrasher said. “Of course […]
No Danger From COVID Surge At CRMC
Rumors and suggestions that COVID-19 will soon overrun local hospitals and ICUs are simply not true, according to Cookeville Regional CEO Paul Korth. “We are in a position to take care of those patients, we’re in a very good position to take care of a surge if it does happen,” Korth said. “We have policies […]
Sheriffs Department Searching For Drive-By Suspect
The Putnam County Sheriffs Department is searching for Emanual Gage for questioning on a drive-by shooting Tuesday night. According to department officials, deputies responded to a home on Platinum Circle around 7pm. A black Nissan Altima, driven by Gage, had allegedly driven by and shot at the home. “The homeowner was not at home and […]
22-Year-Old Charged With Murder In Cookeville Case
Cookeville Police have made an arrest in last week’s shooting at North Dixie Avenue. Police charged 22-year-old Calvin Reeves III with first degree murder. Reeves in the Putnam County Jail under $3 million bond. A 14-year-old juvenile was also arrested and charged. Detectives believe Reeves and several others conspired to visit the apartment of Joshua […]
Algood Standoff Ends With No Injuries
Algood Police and the Putnam County Sheriffs Department ended a standoff with a man Tuesday after he entered a home on Patton Street. Johnny Joe Threet entered the home with a long rifle and scope. Threet fired one round from the rifle, according to Algood Police. Deputies saw the man point the rifle under his […]
