Sign-Stealing Social Media Reports, Few Crime Reports
Local law enforcement will investigate stolen or damaged campaign signs — as reports of that kind of activity surging on social media. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said his office takes complaints involving campaign sign theft or vandalism seriously. Farris said the act is considered a criminal offense. “We don’t certainly indicate somebody damaging or […]
Time For Campaign Signs To Be Removed After Election Night
Whether you’re a winner and loser after Thursday’s Election night, they all have something in common: the removal of campaign signs. Most cities and counties have similar guidelines. Baxter and Algood Codes Official Bob Lane said his jurisdictions have 10 days to claim signage. “We try to be fair,” Lane said. “That gives you a […]
Campaign Signs: What Are The Rules In Cookeville?
Campaign season brings a multitude of signs across the Upper Cumberland region, but what are the rules behind placement. Cookeville Codes Department Director Jeff Littrell said it is quite simple in the city limits. “You don’t need to put them on the utility poles, telephone poles, electric poles, because that’s going to be a danger […]
