Putnam Sheriff Hopes For $3M In US Marshal Contract
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department could make up to $3 million yearly in a contract with the U.S. Marshal’s Office to house federal inmates. Sheriff Eddie Farris said the completed agreement sets aside some 110 beds for federal inmates at $75 a day. He said as the county grows, a higher inmate population will not […]
Tech Student Publishes Book About History Of Bedroom
Tennessee Tech senior Braedon Jett published his first children’s book “Are Beds Just For Eating?” about the history of many common bedroom items. Jett said he has always wanted to write a book and has had a long-held fascination with history. He said his dad is a publisher and told him if he wanted to […]
Cookeville Rescue Mission Open For Those Needing Warmth And Food
The Cookeville Rescue Mission is prepared for anyone needing a warm place to stay. Kitchen and House Manager Paul Root said some have already taken advantage with some 40 people already housed. “Any time the weather becomes 40 degrees or below or incumbent weather comes in, rain, fog, heavy wind, snow, what we do is […]
Cookeville Rescue Mission Offering Shelter For Residents
The Cookeville Rescue Mission is offering emergency shelter for any residents in the area. House Manager Glenn Honeycutt said the Jefferson Avenue location on the corner of Davis Road has lodging, food and clothing available. “We have 50 residents that are currently residing here at the Cookeville Rescue Mission, and we do have plenty more […]
Livingston Regional Comfortable With Availability
Livingston Regional Hospital has enough beds to handle a COVID surge. Director of Physician Relations David Cox said the hospital manages the situation constantly. “We have a daily meeting where we review how many beds we have available for COVID positive patients,” Cox said. “We monitor that daily, and we do have beds available.” Livingston […]
