Sparta Aldermen Increases Employee Spending Power
Sparta city employees’ purchasing limits have been increased to save on time and gas. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said employees used to be limited to $100. Hennessee said when a material or tool exceeds that amount, workers had to come to city hall for approval. “They don’t have to bring it to me the way […]
Gainesboro Considering High-Speed Camera Purchase After PD Request
The Gainesboro Police Department wants the town’s Board of Aldermen to consider high-speed cameras. Assistant Chief Mickey Smith said the equipment would be able to identify plate numbers of vehicles. “They’re not the license plate readers that write tickets or logs them,” Smith said. “These are high-speed camera that recognize tags that I would like […]
Putnam Election Commission Inspects Voting Machines Ahead Elections
Putnam County Election Commission inspected all 86 voting machines for tampering in preparation for the May elections on Friday. Chair Phil Adams said that the commission goes through this protocol every election season, with one Democratic commissioner and one Republican commissioner performing the task. “We’re just verifying that they still have a seal and that […]
Putnam County Schools Approve Logo Package For New Park View Schools
The Putnam County School Board approved the logo package for the new Park View School at its Thursday night meeting. Director of Schools Corby King said that the blue and white rocket logos can be used in all design elements, from t-shirts to decals on the gym floor. “The naming committee sent these out to […]
Baxter Approves Preliminary Plat For Fiesta Cancun
Baxter Planning Commission voted to approve the preliminary plat for the long-awaited Fiesta Cancun restaurant. Codes Inspector Bob Lane said that the restaurant will be located on the corner of Olan Maxwell Road and Highway 56. He said that the preliminary plat shows the restaurant at some 3,000 square feet on a plat of five […]
Cumberland Woman Located After Reported Missing
A missing Cumberland County woman found after reported missing since March 8th. Crystal Cooper was located during a traffic stop in Cumberland County this week. Cooper was safe with no further action taken by law enforcement, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office.
DeKalb Teenager Accused Of Arson And Father’s Murder
A DeKalb County juvenile will appear in court Monday for alleged aggravated arson and the first-degree murder of his father. 43-year-old Edward Lemons died when his house caught fire in December. Sheriff Patrick Ray said the department believes the fire was intentionally set. “It has been a tragic event for our county,” Ray said. “The […]
Cookeville FD Seeking Swift Water Rescue Equipment
Cookeville Fire Department hoping to gain some new swift water rescue equipment through a grant from the Firehouse Subs Safety Foundation. Battalion Chief Daniel Snyder said that they will purchase life vests, rafts, and wet suits among other tools. He said they typically rely on the county’s team for swift water rescues. “One of the […]
Cookeville Bids Waterline Project On Joff Drive And Victory View Drive
Cookeville City Council approved a waterline project on Joff Drive and Victory View Drive. Water Quality Department Director Designee Barry Turner said that the project will involve installing some 2,600 feet of water line to replace the old lines. He said that both lines are not located along the road and go under a field. […]
Poplar Grove Primary Elections To Remain At Community Center
The Putnam County Election Commission did not find a new location for the Poplar Grove precinct. That means the May primary will be held at the Poplar Grove Community Center. Chair Phil Adams said that they hope to find a new location for the August and November elections to avoid potential issues. “I think we’re […]
