Truck Runs Into Gas Pump; Starts Fire In Sparta Saturday
A stolen truck plowed into a gas pump at a Sparta station late Saturday afternoon causing an explosion and fire. Emergency officials confirmed the incident at the Peacock Gas Station on Bockman Way near the Sparta post office. The canopy covering the gas pumps collapsed. According to a bystander, heavy black smoke could be seen […]
White County Man Shot And Killed Entering Home
An investigation underway into the death of a White County man Friday after he allegedly gained entry into a Doyle home. 48-year-old Landry Brady Adkison entered the home on Tennessee Avenue around 2:30am. The preliminary investigation found Adkinson entered via the front door and was shot by the homeowner. Law enforcement found Adkison dead in […]
Food Safety Dangers For 4th Of July Weekend BBQ
Hosting a 4th of July Barbecue can be hectic, especially if you’re manning the grill for friends and family. During the celebration it can be easy to lose track of important food safety practices. Putnam County Ag Extension Director Michelle Parrott said that is why having a meat thermometer is a must. “A lot of […]
Cookeville PD To Purchase New Hybrid Vehicles
The Cookeville Police Department will purchase four new hybrid vehicles for $36,000 each. Chief Randy Evans said it was a first for the department. The department will also purchase three standard SUVs at $33,000 each. Evans said they’ve been looking at studies, and motivations for the purchase came from nature of the car industry moving […]
