Burton Branch Road Closed For Construction
Algood’s Burton Branch Road will be closed until Halloween. Rogers Group project manager John Roberts said closing the road will speed up the process. “There’s just some alignment issues that are going to require shut down of the road to actually speed up construction, let us get done a little early,” Roberts said. That will […]
Man Charged With Sale and Delivery Of Fentanyl
The 15th Judicial Drug Task Force has charged a Smith County man with sale and delivery of heroin and fentanyl. 34-year-old James Thomas Franklin was arrested Wednesday in Putnam County. A judge has set Franklin’s bond at $75,000 and his initial appearance in Putnam County Criminal Court will be November 6th.
Historic Low Unemployment Announced
Gov. Bill Haslam announced Thursday the state has historic low unemployment. Haslam’s administration has announced record-low unemployment rates since June. However September’s unemployment rate is 3 percent. The lowest since the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics began tracking the information in January 1976.
Putnam Commission Seat Will Be Filled By Appointment
For the third time this year the Putnam County Commission will be tasked with filling a vacant commission seat. 6th District Commissioner Reggie Shanks passed away Tuesday. Putnam County Executive Randy Porter said that seat will be filled by appointment. “The County Commission has to appoint someone within 120-days if it’s between elections,” Porter said. […]
Smithville Man Faces Burglary Charges
DeKalb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Smithville man on multiple counts of burglary. 34-year-old Ryan Davis Taylor was initially charged after he allegedly broke into the same shed twice at a residence in Liberty. Additional charges were filed after Sheriff Patrick Ray and deputies went to Taylor’s house to serve a search warrant and found […]
Benefit Golf Tournament For Williams Scheduled
DeKalb County is coming together to help it’s Chamber of Commerce director. Suzanne Williams was hospitalized following an accident while she was at a conference several weeks ago. Now, the community will host a golf tournament to benefit her Saturday, Nov. 4 at the RiverWatch Golf and Resort. It’s a four-player team scramble, $85 per […]
White Co. Votes To Pay Sheriff’s Legal Bill
The White County Commission voted to pay Sheriff Oddie Shoupe’s legal fees without comment at a recent meeting. White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the county would have to pay the bill. Shoupe sued the commission last year, asking for more officers and equipment upgrades, among other things. The county and Shoupe settled the […]
Loose Leaf Collection To Begin In Cookeville October 30th
Loose leaf collection begins in Cookeville Monday October 30th. Officials with the Cookeville Public Works Department have asked residents to avoid calling in about leaf collections. Foreman Timmy Lee said the city has a specific route and patience will be key for city residents. “We normally start on the east side and work our way […]
Updating Systems Critical For Cyber Security
Experts recommend updating your systems to keep on top of cyber security. Eric Brown serves as assistant director of Cyber Security Education, Research and Outreach at Tennessee Tech. “We’ve talked about the importance of making sure your personal systems are updated, whether that’s a smartphone or a computer, whatever your device is, it’s still a […]
DeKalb Man Sentenced On Assault Charges
A DeKalb County man has plead guilty to two counts of aggravated assault. 35-year-old Nathan Trapp received a six-year probation sentence with 120 days to serve in the DeKalb County jail. Both sentences will run at the same time. Trapp was also given credit for time served from May to October this year. DeKalb County […]
