Cookeville To Bid For New Blue Cross Bowl Contract
Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors’ Bureau has submitted an intent to bid for the next Blue Cross Bowl contract with TSSAA. That according to Executive Director Molly Brown. Cookeville’s past four year contract hosting the high school football championships has expired. In the past, Clarksville, Murfreesboro and Chattanooga have all competed for the bid. According to TSSAA, […]
14 Arrested In Putnam Drug Operation Thursday
14 individuals arrested Thursday on drug charges in “Operation Tis The Season.” Sheriff Eddie Farris said the arrests came after months of surveillance and investigation. The joint operation led by the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department focused on both methamphetamine and heroin. “This time we we pretty much focused on the methamphetamine, that never really left […]
Providing For Crawdaddy’s Employees Becomes A Community Focus
With Crawdaddy’s indefinitely closed, CityScape Director Holly Freeman said it is now the community’s turn to care for those without a job. “The cause of concern right now is taking care of the employees and the staff,” Freeman said. “Normally, the holidays are a very busy time for restaurants and wait staff. They expect those […]
201 New COVID Cases Reported In Putnam Thursday
201 new COVID cases reported in Putnam County Thursday bringing this week’s total to 541. That’s according to data from the State Department Of Health. Putnam County has 932 active COVID cases, the highest number since the pandemic began. Warren County’s numbers have increased by 483 cases since Monday. That includes 144 new cases Thursday. […]
Appeals Court Denies Norris’ Request
The State Court of Appeals upheld the eight-year sentence for a Putnam County man convicted on burglary charges. Matthew Norris pled guilty to one count of burglary and two counts of theft over $2,500. A grandy jury indicted Norris on charges related to multiple thefts from storage facilities. Norris said he should have been eligible […]
Sparta American Legion Adding Telehealth To Services
Sparta’s American Legion Post 99 is expanding its services Tuesday with the opening of a new telehealth program. A ribbon cutting at the Maple Street offices will be held at 10:00 a.m. to celebrate the occasion. Commander Ron LaPierre said any veteran in the Upper Cumberland can use the new technology for free. “We have […]
Problems With Pets As Christmas Gifts
Christmas morning with a new pet under the tree sounds like a great surprise, but it might not be in the best interest of the animal. White County Animal Shelter Manager Stephanie Smith said its a better idea to surprise someone with pet toys or books on caring for a pet. Smith said picking the […]
UCHRA Closes Youth Home In Cumberland County
UCHRA has been forced to close the Youth Impact Center at Crossville’s Cumberland Mountain School. UCHRA Executive Director Mark Farley said the home for troubled boys will be merged with the Indian Mound Farm home in Dekalb County. Farley said this decision was made from a cost savings perspective but there were also issues with […]
Investigation of Crawdaddy’s Fire Expected To Last Days
Cookeville Fire Chief Daryl Blair said finding the cause of Wednesday’s Crawdaddy’s fire will take some time as officials continue to evaluate the situation. Blair said this is routine for a situation like this. For now, fire crews are regularly checking for hot spots. “There is a lot of pockets inside the brick and stuff […]
Putnam Co. Tree Giveaway Saturday For Tornado Victims
Putnam County officials will be giving away 1,000 trees Saturday at the county fairgrounds for tornado victims. Parks and Recreation Director John Ross Albertson said the event is made possible through a local tree nursery. “We were actually contacted by David Ervin of Ervin and Son Nursery, and he has 1,000 arborvitaes that he wants […]
