5 Inmates Overdose From Fentanyl, Heroine In Putnam Jail
Five female inmates overdosed in the Putnam County Jail after illegal drugs were smuggled into the facility. Sheriff Eddie Farris said fentanyl and heroine were involved in the incident. Farris said the presence of fentanyl has led to a much higher rate of overdosing compared to the other drugs that have been smuggled into jails […]
Willow/Jackson Right Of Way Acquisition To Resume
Cookeville City Council will vote Thursday night to resume right-of-way acquisition for the South Willow Avenue/West Jackson Street intersection improvement project. Economic and Community Development Director Jon Ward said the amendment would give the city right-of-way for dual northbound turn lanes and a dedicated westbound turn lane. He said the original contract amount was some […]
Putnam Begins Budgeting; Step Raises Biggest Increase
Putnam County began its budgeting process Monday night and planned meetings with department heads to discuss increased funding requests. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter presented a proposed budget to the budget committee that includes an increase in county general expenditures of some $2.8 million from last year. He said some $1 million of that comes […]
