Cookeville And McMinnville PD Working On Possible Connected Robberies
Cookeville Police Captain Bobby Anderson said detectives are comparing evidence with the McMinnville Police Department on two armed robberies. November 3rd, Cookeville’s Crown Wine and Spirits was held up by an armed robber. The next night, McMinnville’s Smoke Shop on Sparta Street was also involved in an armed robbery. “We are reaching out to other […]
Van Buren Schools Going Virtual Over Teacher Shortage
All Van Buren County schools will go to virtual learning starting on Monday and lasting until December 4. School Director Cheryl Cole said this decision was made based on the number of teachers who were quarantined and a lack of substitutes to fill the positions. Cole said there is not a set number for staff […]
Four Teens Injured In Highway 111 Accident
A two-vehicle accident on Highway 111 sent five people to the hospital Wednesday morning including two via life-flight. The accident happened near Quinland Lake Road in Algood. A vehicle driven by a juvenile had stalled in the left lane of travel. The driver was working on the car when it was hit in the rear […]
Cummins Falls And Mustard Seed Ranch Create Gift Program
Cummins Falls State Park has partnered with Putnam’s Mustard Seed Ranch to create a gift program for public participation. The ranch houses children coming from unstable homes. Park Ranger Ashley Clark said 15 of those kids’ Christmas lists are hanging on a gingerbread themed tree waiting on you to fulfill. “Stop by Cummins Falls and […]
Van Buren County Santa Shop Has Bigger Need for Donations
The Van Buren County Santa Shop is in need of toys and monetary donations to help kids this holiday. Santa Shop Coordinator Sarah Hillis said the Santa Shop has never served less than 200 kids for Christmas and based on sign-ups there could be more demand than ever. Hillis said usually these kids are from […]
Lack Of Communication Angers Van Buren Commissioner
Van Buren County’s Convenience centers have reduced Saturday hours. The lack of communication about the change did not sit well with Van Buren County Commissioner Bill Mosley during Tuesday night’s Commissioners meeting. “Now I don’t like to be blindsided,” Mosley said. “It’s very embarrassing to have to be notified that the hours are going to […]
Putnam Solid Waste Director Retires, Successor Named
Keith Street will be retiring as Solid Waste Director this month, after 23 years of work in Putnam County. Street said the county’s population growth has been the biggest change since he started, with the amount of trash and recycling nearly doubling over two decades. Street said it will be sad to leave his team, […]
Appreciating Teacher’s Work During American Education Week
It’s American Education Week and it has been a year turned on its head, when it comes to teaching kids. Prescott South Elementary Kindergarten Teacher Natalie Beach said she feels parents have a better idea on getting kids to behave and getting work done. However, she said understanding how to tailor the learning experience for […]
UC Habitat for Humanity Blesses 85th Home
Upper Cumberland’s Habitat for Humanity completed its 85th house blessing Tuesday. Family and friends of the Soulet family gathered to write messages of love on the studs before the house is completed. Executive Director Pam Ealey said the Soulet home located at West End Park will accommodate three generations. “They will always have those special […]
Putnam Fairgrounds Hosting Free Flu Shot Event
Tennessee is making a push to get more people across the state vaccinated for the flu this season. That push brings the 3rd annual Fight Flu TN event to the Putnam County Fairgrounds on Thursday for free, drive-thru flu vaccines. Putnam County Health Department Director Lisa Bumbalough said it is even more important this year […]
