Putnam Schools Getting Bids, To Consider Window Film
The Putnam County School Board has approved moving forward a bid request for protective window film on all school buildings across the district. Putnam County Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said protective window film is a safety measure that the school system has been eyeing for quite some time. Martin said the state has […]
Sheriff’s Team Mourning Lieutenant’s Unexpected Passing
Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris remembering the life and service of Lieutenant Randy Brown, honoring his dedication and lasting impact on the department. Brown passed away unexpectedly Wednesday during a major medical procedure. Brown served Putnam County for 30 years. “Not only a really good deputy for Putnam County, but he was a good person […]
Putnam Approves New Rounding Policy for Cash Transactions
Putnam County Commissioners have adopted a new policy to round off the amount charged for fees and taxes when customers pay with cash. County Attorney Jeff Jones said the new policy originated when the U.S Treasury stopped making pennies last February. Jones said this has created an issue, as many county offices deal with numerous […]
Putnam EMS Plan Helped Many Stranded From I-40 Shutdown
People who were stranded in Cookeville due to the major crash that shut down I-40 on Thursday were taken care of, thanks to an emergency plan implemented by Putnam County EMS. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said EMS has a mass casualty bus that was used to load those stranded and take them to the […]
Former Court Recovery Director Indicted For Forgery
The Former Putnam County Recovery Court Director, Julie Odom indicted on authorizing improper rental assistance. The recovery courts serve the seven counties of the 13th Judicial District and provide treatment and supervision for non-violent felony offenders with substance abuse issues. According to the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office, Odom improperly authorized an estimated $8,600 in rental assistance […]
Putnam EMS Concerned With Potential Weekend Flooding
Putnam County EMS concerned about potential flooding over the next 24 hours as a second round of rain and thunderstorms projected to move across the region. Putnam EMS Deputy Director Tyler Smith said the region is in the boundary where heavy pockets of rain can occur. Smith said the main concern is about storms that […]
Chamber: Move-In Continued Last Year For Putnam County
Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber President and CEO Amy New said Putnam County continues to see steady growth with more people continuing to move to the area last year. New said it is clear in the number of people paying property taxes, and increased enrollment at local schools that more people moved to the county last year. […]
Putnam To Fill District Seven Vacancy Later This Month
Putnam County Commissioners will look to fill the district seven vacancy later this month after Commissioner David Mattson recently resigned. Registered voters of the county may submit names to the commission for consideration. However, to be nominated, a member of the commission must nominate such a person. If the person nominated is not present, the […]
Monterey’s Perdue Plant Has Been Sold To Developer
Monterey’s Perdue chicken plant has been sold to a developer who wants to bring new business to Putnam County. County Mayor Randy Porter said Perdue wanted to close before the end of the year for fiscal reasons. Porter said the developer is looking at a couple of prospects to come in and occupy the building […]
Putnam Increasing Drunk Driving Patrols For New Year’s
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office is increasing patrols on New Year’s Eve to monitor for people who are drinking and driving. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said he and his deputies have had meetings about patrols leading up to New Year’s Eve. Farris said his office is increasing patrols in typical areas that tend to […]
