Suspect Arrested After Wednesday Vehicle Pursuit In White Co.
Three White County law enforcement vehicles were severely damaged and two deputies injured after a Wednesday incident involving a vehicle pursuit. Officers were originally dispatched to the area of Iris Drive and Camp Drive in reference to a male subject later identified as Jesse D. Dotson wearing a mask possibly trying to break into a […]
Cumberland Mayor Seeking Community Help To Accurately Report Internet Access
Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster asking residents to challenge the accuracy of the FCC broadband maps. Internet providers make up the map by reporting where services are or are not available. Foster said in the past, the county has been negatively impacted by inaccurate data. “The current map that they are using before this one […]
Putnam Community Voices Concern After Spay And Neuter Clinic Temporarily Closes
More than 2,500 people have joined a social media movement to save the Putnam County Humane Society Spay and Neuter Clinic. The program temporarily closed this week due to financial reasons and a lack of volunteer participation. Resident Richard Shaffer said he is concerned about what the closure will mean for an already over populated […]
TWRA Completes First Winter Trout Stocking Program
TWRA’s first regional winter trout stocking program completed over the last two days at Cumberland Mountain State Park in Crossville. Region 3 Fisheries Program Manager Travis Scott said the stocking takes place sporadically throughout the state all year. He said they want to provide ample opportunities for winter fishing. “People love to fish for trout […]
Baxter To Purchase New Garbage Truck
City of Baxter will address its trash pick-up issues through the purchase of a new garbage truck. Mayor John Martin said their current truck is several years old and breaks down frequently. “I know a lot of our customers, we’ve had to delay picking up,” Martin said. “I know Monterey has been gracious enough to […]
Gainesboro Board Of Aldermen Accepts Bartholomew’s Resignation
Gainesboro Board of Aldermen voted to accept the resignation of Alderman Eric Bartholomew Thursday night effective immediately. Bartholomew was elected to the position in August. Mayor Lloyd Williams said he believes the job was not exactly what Bartholomew had expected, and thanked him for serving. He said the next step will be to find someone […]
Putnam Schools Accept Two Electric Buses; No Delivery Date Set
The Putnam County School Board officially accepted two electric buses Thursday night, the result of a $790,000 grant award from the EPA. The delivery date remains unclear, but Cumberland International Bus Account Manager Ashley Scurlock said the system has already designed the two routes to be covered by the buses. “The reliable range on a […]
