Putnam’s Efforts Collecting Criminal Fines Showing Success
Putnam County has seen improvements in collecting criminal court fines after ramping up collection efforts two years ago. Circuit Court Clerk Jennifer Wilkerson said two years ago the county had an estimated $100 million in old outstanding debt from criminal court. Wilkerson said that since the program started, nearly $1 million has been collected from […]
Novastus Plans New Processing Facility, Hearing Monday
A solid waste processing company has introduced plans to build a new processing facility in Cookeville. Novastus Chief Operating Officer and Founder Kelly Warbis said the estimated 30,000 square foot facility would be built adjacent to the company’s current facility off of CC Camp Road. Warbis said the company uses a sophisticated non-thermal system to […]
Family Weekend Gives Tech Students Much Needed Boost
Tennessee Tech welcoming students’ biggest supporters to campus through Sunday during Family Weekend. Director for New Student and Family Programs Courtney Brehm said parent weekend lets students know loved ones are supporting them. Brehm said this is also a chance for parents to see how their students are doing. Brehm said students often feel refreshed […]
Sportsman Alliance Holding Fundraiser Dinner In Cookeville
The United Special Sportsman Alliance holding a fundraiser dinner in Cookeville Saturday to facilitate outdoor adventures for kids with disabilities and life threatening illnesses, as well as veterans. Principal Officer Bill Cothran said the Alliance offers free hunting and fishing trips based on ‘wishes’ submitted by family members. Cothran said the organization has granted some […]
Tech ROTC Holds Special PT Remembering 9/11 Attacks
Tennessee Tech Army ROTC Cadets used Thursday morning’s physical training session to remember the 9/11 attacks. Professor of Military Sciences Lt. Colonel Ben Sweeney organized this year’s memorial stair climb. Sweeney said the climb is done to remember the sacrifices of first responders after the 9/11 attacks. “We do it in OCPs with an army […]
Teen Miss Putnam County Fair Co-Hosts 9/11 Stair Climb
2025 Teen Miss Putnam County Fair Annabella Stevens climbed the 110 stories of Nashville’s Snodgrass Tower as part of a 9/11 memorial stair climb. Stevens said she co-hosted the event with her father, who is a firefighter. Stevens said they display photos of the 343 fallen firefighters from the 9-11 attack in the stairwell every […]
Putnam Man Fatally Shot After Argument
A Putnam County man was fatally shot Wednesday night on McClain Road after an argument over the whereabouts of a firearm. Nicholas Rittenberry was found with a gunshot wound to the stomach after the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office responded to the reported shooting. According to Investigators, resident Jordan Carper, allegedly shot Rittenberry once the argument […]
Cookeville 9/11 Tribute Will Honor Local First Responders
A 9/11 Tribute event will be held in Downtown Cookeville Thursday to remember those lost and honor local first responders. VFW District Commander Richard Buford said September 11 is now called Patriots Day, serving as a chance to remember the lives lost in the attacks. “We want to honor our first line defenders, like police […]
Putnam Teachers Take Time To Remember 9/11 In Class
Many Putnam County teachers will take time to teach about the significance of the 9/11 attacks Thursday. Middle and High School Instructional Supervisor Bubba Winningham said schools will generally have a moment of silence to start the day. Winningham said lower grade levels may make mention of 9/11, but it is not in the standards […]
Cattle Barn Next For New Fairgrounds, More Work To Do
Bids for a cattle barn due this week for the new Putnam County Fairgrounds. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said completely building out the Tennessee Avenue facility will take several years. Porter said a covered arena for animal shows currently under study. “We are doing a study currently with ARC (Appalachian Regional Commission) and the […]
