Training to Spot Human Trafficking Can Save Victims
Law Enforcement agents this weekend credited a Springfield, Tennessee hotel staff with their training in human trafficking. It led to the arrest of a Livingston man accused of sex with an underage girl. Rana Zakaria is Community Educator for the Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking. Zakaria said training healthcare workers, school staffs and hotels on […]
Planning Committee Asks For Appraisals On All Property
The Putnam County Commissioners Planning Committee voted 8-4 Monday night to require an appraisal on any piece of property the county will purchase. County Commissioner Cathy Reels said everyone needs to know the property’s value. “I think we’ve just been buying property lately and not knowing exactly the appraisal of a lot of the property,” […]
Grant Application Talks For Cookeville Boat Dock Fire Protection
The first step toward improved Putnam County fire protection took place in the form of reviewing a potential grant application. The 2021 Community Development Block Grant was discussed Monday by UCDD members and Mayor Randy Porter. Community Development Planner Allison Fox said the Cookeville Boat Dock Utility District will benefit from better fire protection. “That […]
