Purple Paint Law In Effect
The purple paint law may help property owners prevent trespassing this year. The state general assembly passed the law last spring and it went into effect July 1. Basically, property owners post one “no trespassing” sign visibly on their property. Then, trees and other property markings can be made with purple paint. Proponents say it’s […]
Urban Hunting Permitted But There’s Regulations To Follow
Cookeville Codes Director said hunting is permitted in Cookeville, but you have to follow the regulations. “You can hunt within the City of Cookeville, you have to meet the regulations the TWRA has set out and in any event, you can’t just illegally discharge in a reckless manner or put someone in imminent danger,” Littrell […]
Downtown McMinnville Businesses Burglarized
McMinnville Police are investigating a series of break-ins at several downtown locations. The latest taking place at Home Town Reality. Police said someone ransacked the business and took numerous items including computer equipment. Other locations burglarized include Magness Library, the Farmers Market concession stand, and Chamber of Commerce offices. Anyone with information about the crimes […]
TBI: Arson Suspect Wanted Witness Killed
39-year-old Calvin Booher now faces a charge of solicitation to commit first degree murder in addition to his arson charges. Last September, Booher allegedly set fire to at least three homes, including a former judge’s home. TBI Agents believe that, while incarcerated, Booher attempted to arrange for a witness in his arson case to be […]
Cookeville Electric Scam Comes Back
Cookeville Electric doesn’t contact customers by phone for payments. Earlier this year, scammers started calling Cookeville Electric customers and insisting their power would be disconnected unless a payment was made immediately. Last weekend, the scammers targeted several restaurants with the same scam. Cookeville Electric said all billing statements are done through the mail. If you’ve […]
Democrat To Run For 17th Senatorial Seat
There’s some competition in the race for the 17th Senatorial seat. A newcomer on the Democratic ticket has submitted qualifying papers for the November 7th Primary. Old Hickory native and Smith County Attorney Mary Alice Carfi will be going up against established Republican Mark Pody of Lebanon. Neither candidate faces opposition in the primary, meaning […]
Bailey Not Interested In Running For Corker’s Seat
State Senator Paul Bailey said he’s not interested in running for U.S. Senator Bob Corker’s seat. Bailey said over the past few days a number of people have asked him to do so. “When I ran for the State Senate many people would ask if I was doing so as a stepping stone for another […]
Another Vandalism Reported At Centennial Park
Another vandalism has occurred at Crossville’s Centennial Park. Park Manager Tammie French said someone has damaged the dugout next to the horseshoe pavilion causing about $300 in damage. The latest vandalism was reported a month after someone caused $4,000 in damages at the park by destroying surveillance equipment. Anyone with information about the crime is […]
Overton Co. Woman Dies From Injuries Sustained In Motorcycle Crash
An Overton County woman has died from injuries sustained in a Saturday Motorcycle crash on Highway 70 east in Cookeville. Cookeville police Officials said Thursday morning that 53-year-old Rebecca Howard passed away Wednesday night. Howard was a passenger on her husband’s motorcycle that struck a vehicle exiting a restaurant parking lot. The impact threw Howard […]
Fentress Co. Animal Shelter In Need Of New Home
A Fentress County animal shelter is in need of a new home. Best Friends Sanctuary has limited space and has received noise complaints at its Volunteer Drive location in Jamestown. Shelter Volunteer Phyllis Ferrara said the board of education has offered the old Pine Haven School as a possible site for a new animal shelter, […]
