High Winds Damaged Crossville Buildings And Downed Trees
Several commercial buildings in the Woodlawn Road area of Crossville suffered damage from Tuesday’s storm. Fire Chief Chris South said high winds blew out multiple storm doors and roll up doors that flew into adjacent buildings. “These are two commercial businesses in our area that were affected,” South said. “We’ve had some additional roof damage […]
Fallen Trees In Brooks Bend Area Of Jackson County, Roads Closed
Jackson County experienced some minor damages from this morning’s storm. That is according to EMA Spokesperson Derek Woolbright. Woolbright said there are downed trees in the Brooks Bend area. He said county highway and sheriff’s department are currently working to get blocked roadways opened in that area. Woolbright said crews are targeting Cook Lane and […]
Putnam County Expenses Up 7 Percent In First Budget Plan
The Putnam County Commissioners budget committee saw a seven percent increase in county general fund expenses as budget deliberations began Monday night. County department heads requested 18 new employees in the $43 million budget, led by six paramedics, three firefighters and two new 911 dispatchers. County Mayor Randy Porter said he thought the department heads […]
New Directives For Handling Cash Within Livingston PD
The Livingston Police Department has new directives for property procedures related to seized cash and evidence. The directive came down from Police Chief Greg Etheredge who worked on the changes over the last two months with MTAS Police Management Consultant Rex Barton. Barton presented the procedure changes to the Livingston Board of Mayor and Aldermen […]
Cookeville Police Dept. to Feature Fallen Officers Memorial
The new Cookeville Police Department will feature a fallen officer memorial near the front entrance. Cookeville Police Chief Randy Evans said Putnam County artist Cindy Billingsley created the sculpture design which will be mounted on the granite wall. “She actually did a sculpture for Brentwood Police Department, so that’s how we came to know her,” […]
Monterey Wants TDOT To Address Drainage Issues Near High School
The town of Monterey wants to work with T-DOT to address drainage issues along Commercial Avenue. Mayor JJ Reels said a sink hole that has opened in front of Monterey High School is a major concern. “There is a hole that is getting bigger five feet off the road, and it’s probably 10 feet deep, […]
