Candidates Across UC Day 1 Pick Up 2026 Election Petitions
County Mayor Randy Porter and challenger Wayne Nabors among the candidates to pick up qualifying petitions for the 2026 Election Monday. The petition period begins 60 days before the election deadline. At least 25 registered voters must sign the petition. Each voter who signs the petition must also supply his or her residential address as […]
Multiple Police Agencies Gather In Putnam County To Train For Major Emergencies
Multiple police agencies across the region gathered at Monterey’s Heritage Academy on Tuesday to train for emergencies like active shooting events. Captain Darrin Stout of the Cookeville Police said 12 agencies were present for the training. Putnam, Overton, Cumberland and Fentress county represented the Upper Cumberland at the event. Stout said the training allowed for […]
No Suspect, Arrest Made In Connection To Cookeville Shooting
Cookeville Police do not have a suspect at this time related to Wednesday morning’s shooting on North Franklin Avenue. Captain Darrin Stout said a person of interest in the case was questioned but was later released. Stout said that the last update on the 22-year old victim is that they are in stable condition after […]
