Cookeville Fire Department Buying New Equipment
Cookeville’s Fire Department took a huge step this week, and so did the city. That’s according to Fire Chief Daryl Blair. The city ordered two new fire trucks-a new aerial and rescue apparatus. “It will be state of the art, not only for what we need now, but what we forsee the future,” Blair said. […]
Crackdown on Sparta Park Vandalism
Two arrests at Sparta’s South Carter Street Park after a recent string of vandalism. Sparta Public Works Director Dillard Quick has Sparta increasing patrols and putting up surveillance cameras. Picnic tables, a door and trail bridge have all been victims of vandalism. Sparta Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the vandalism puts the city in […]
Dogwood Park Upgrades In The Works
Cookeville’s Dogwood Park has two projects in the design stage, says Leisure Services Director Rick Woods. “We’re hoping to add some shade to the arbor areas in the very near future,” Woods said. “We’re in the process of designing the long awaited restroom facility that will go near the playground so that we’ll have a […]
Storm Damage Reported Near Baxter
The National Weather Service reported a small tornado debris signature on radar after a storm passed through western Putnam County Friday night. The report came about 7:35p as a storm moved out of the Center Hill Lake area and toward Baxter. Putnam County 911 reported roof damage to a home on Cheyenne Trail outside Baxter. […]
Tech Fundraising Data Involved In Security Breach
Tennessee Tech officials reported a data security issue involving a company that provides fundraising assistance to Tennessee Tech and other universities Friday. Blackbaud provides client relationship management to some 45,000 organizations around the world. The company said Tennessee Tech data was part of the breach. According to university officials, publicly available information such as names, […]
Possible Storm Damage In DeRossett Area
White County 911 reports some possible damage in the DeRossett community after a strong thunderstorm Friday night around 7pm. Crews are on the way to the area according to emergency officials. A tornado warning was issued for a very small, but intense circulation on radar, according to the National Weather Service.
