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Cookeville City Councilman Jim Woodford has no plans to return to politics as his second-consecutive term comes to a close. Woodford said he’s proud of the amount of growth within the city over the last few years. “It’s hard to believe eight years have gone by so quickly,” Woodford said. “I’ve felt very privileged to have served on the city ... Read More »
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Parkview Teachers, Parents Hopeful for New School
Parents and teachers at Parkview Elementary School in Cookeville are hopeful for a new elementary school in the city. The Putnam County School System recently purchased 45 acres off Lee Seminary Road on the southwest side of town for a new elementary school. “We are well overdue and I can’t wait to see,” Parkview Family Engagement Coordinator Todd Brim said. ... Read More »
New Cookeville Council Members To Be Sworn in Thursday
Cookeville’s newly-elected council members are looking forward to being sworn in and begin the process of leading the city. Councilman-elect Mark Miller said the effort put into campaigning leading up to the election has led up to this. “I’m really excited about this. We’re jumping in full force,” Miller said. “I had a year’s worth of campaigning work. It was ... Read More »
Popeyes Chicken Coming to Cookeville
Fast food chicken restaurant Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is coming to Cookeville in the near future. Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton announced Tuesday the restaurant will be located at South Jefferson Avenue in the old Krispy Kreme location next to Burger King. Popeyes will open after renovations on the building are completed. Job opportunities for the new location are currently posted online. Read More »
Endanger Child Alert Issued for Putnam County Boy
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an Endangered Child Alert for a missing boy from Putnam County. The TBI reports 11-month-old Mason Nicholson was last seen at home in Cookeville with his non-custodial mother. The child is approximately 2-feet-tall, 26 lbs. with blonde hair and blue eyes. Anyone with information on the child or his mother’s whereabouts is urged to ... Read More »
More Students Could Lead to New Putnam High School
An increasing Putnam County student population could lead to the creation of a new high school in the future. PCSS Superintendent Jerry Boyd said the current rate could lead to the district searching for property in the next few years. “Right now our growth projections are at the capacity that we have for Cookeville and the other two high schools,” ... Read More »
Putnam High Schools See Increased Attendance
Putnam County high schools have experienced a growth in attendance numbers from the previous academic year. According to Attendance Supervisor Chris Pierce, Cookeville High School has seen the largest increase over the summer, increasing its population by 7.5 percent and adding over 160 students. Meanwhile, Upperman High School also saw its student population increase by six percent with Monterey High ... Read More »
Foster Care Agency Recruiting Upper Cumberland Families
An Eastern Tennessee foster care agency is looking to expand its reach into the Upper Cumberland. Joy Abel is the Director of Foster Care at Free Will Baptist Family Ministries. She said orientation classes are being prepared for families in the area looking to foster children. “We hope to have, by mid September, an informational session,” Abel said. “That will ... Read More »
Vice Mayor Epps Stepping Away from Politics
Cookeville Vice Mayor Larry Epps will step away from politics as his second-consecutive term on City Council comes to a close. Epps said he is thankful for the time spent working with the city as a councilman. “I was really blessed to have my previous council and the current sitting council that just had some really good members that didn’t ... Read More »
Bloomington Springs Woman Faces Meth Charge
A tail light violation led to the arrest of a Bloomington Springs woman on a meth charge Tuesday. According to arrest warrants, 43-year-old Jennifer Lynn Cole was charged with intent to manufacture, deliver, sell, or possess meth. Her bond was set at $25,000 and is currently in prison. According to arrest warrants, Cookeville Police officers conducted a search of both ... Read More »
