Dry Valley Road First Of Many Closures For Sewer Rehab

Algood officials closing a section of Dry Valley Road as sewer rehabilitation work continues in the area. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said the closure is necessary because crews are replacing deteriorating sewer lines that run beneath the roadway. “The city is currently working on sewer rehabilitation, which is installing new sewer lines in areas […]
Police Trying To Get Those Entering Algood To Slow Down

The Algood Police Department implementing educational tactics to combat speeding on Dry Valley Road and Mirandy Road. Police Chief Dale Armour said the city has purchased two large, digital signs to warn drivers that they might be speeding. He said on Dry Valley Road, the speed limit drops when drivers enter Algood city limits, but […]
Cookeville Adopts New Employee Weather Policy

Cookeville City Council implemented a new inclement weather policy Thursday night designed to provide better guidance. Human Resources Director Carl Sells said the January storm showed the need to give employees clear options and rules. “It outlines choices that the employee can make and the options that are attached to those options as well, that […]
Algood PD Continues Work To Address Speeding Complaints, Sees Some Improvements

Algood is continuing to address complaints from residents when it comes to traffic concerns. Police Chief Dale Armour said that the department’s work had started to address concerns even before a town hall meeting on the subject last month. “We are getting some complaints in some areas,” Armour said. “And when we put up the […]
Algood Police Warn Residents Of Increased Car Burglaries

Algood Police have seen an increase in car burglaries this week along Dry Valley Road and Wall Street. Police Chief Dale Armour urges residents to keep their belongings safe. “Most of the time cars are just an opportunity,” Armour said. “Whoever walks by and keeps trying door handles and latches until they a door that […]









