Cookeville Replacing Gould Drive Line
Cookeville will replace a ten-inch water line along Gould Drive. Water and Sewer Department Director Barry Turner said the extra work will prepare the water line to handle the city’s upcoming fire station. Turner said the new line would be less deep and made of sturdier ductile iron. “That line is just so deep and […]
Flatt Pled Guilty To August Weapons Scare
A man driving toward to the Putnam County Fair this summer with pipe bonds and ammunition pled guilty Friday in federal court. Levi Flatt sentenced to 30 months in federal prison. Flatt charged in August with possession of prohibited weapons, among other charges. Putnam County Sheriffs Deputies searched Flatt’s vehicle as he drove toward the […]
BBB: Scams More Likely During Holiday Season
Christmas is the season of giving but unfortunately, it is also the season of taking as scammers ramp up ways to take advantage of local residents. Middle Tennessee Better Business Bureau CEO Robyn Householder said there are 12 frequent Christmas scams that people tend to fall. Those include misleading social media ads, free gift card […]
Overton Analyzing Lower Letter Grades
Overton County Director Of Schools Donnie Holman said system officials are concerned about the school’s low performance on the state education report. Overton Schools scored zero As, two Bs, three Cs, and two Ds. Four schools held steady, while three schools scored lower than last year. Holman said school officials are concerned for A.H. Roberts […]
