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Putnam County saw a slight decrease in building permits issued during the 2018-2019 fiscal year. Mayor Randy Porter reports 317 total permits were issued since July 1, 2018, down from a record-setting 339 issued the year prior. The county ended on a high note for the month of June, issuing 32 total permits with over $4.11 million in construction costs. ... Read More »
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Man Charged With Seven Counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
A Cookeville man faces seven counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. Cookeville Police arrested 58-year-old Tony Randall Peek Friday. The charge listing indicates Peek was arrested for child pornography and obscene material with one victim listed in the report. Specific details have not been included in the report as the incident remains under investigation. Peek has since posted his ... Read More »
Baxter Plans To Finalize Portobello Deal By August
Baxter city officials are expecting to finalize its deal with ceramic tile company Portobello by the beginning of August. Mayor John Martin said the city is working to annex property and secure the land for development. “The closing of the property should probably be the week of [July] 22, if everything goes well,” Martin said. “Tonight in our planning board, ... Read More »
Crossville Traffic Stop Leads to Chase, Stand-Off With Police
A Crossville woman faces charges after leading police on a chase that resulted in a stand-off with SWAT members. Crossville Police report 54-year-old Susan Stokes was pulled over along Miller Avenue and South Main Street Saturday morning for a faulty headlight. A background check revealed Stokes had an outstanding warrant. According to the arrest report, Stokes refused to turn the ... Read More »
Fireworks May Trigger Combat-Related PTSD In Veterans
Local veterans service officials are asking residents to be mindful of others while shooting fireworks this Fourth of July. Putnam County Veterans Services Officer Mark Harris said fireworks and loud noises may trigger post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in combat veterans. “You have combat-related and non-combat-related PTSD,” Harris said. “For those that are combat-related… sometimes you have triggers for PTSD. Sometimes ... Read More »
Barge Design Group Close To Finishing Livingston Flood Study
Barge Design Group expects to have a solution to Livingston’s flooding issues by next month’s Board of Aldermen meeting. That according to Vice President Adrian Ward. Ward said the company is looking at the city’s pipe infrastructure to determine how much water can be carried away from Dillon Pond. “That will give us the volume and drainage area. We’ve started ... Read More »
Trial Date Set For Celina Physician Facing Federal Drug Charges
A trial will take place next month for a Celina physician facing federal drug distribution charges. 65-year-old Gilbert Ross Ghearing, of Livingston, was arrested in May for violating the Controlled Substances Act. Court records indicate Ghearing prescribed Schedule II and Schedule IV drugs to patients between August 2016 and February 2019. The patients had exhibited a high potential for abuse ... Read More »
Parents of Cummins Falls Drowning Victim Seeking Settlement
The parents of a child who drowned at Cummins Falls State Park last month are seeking a settlement with the State of Tennessee. Curtis and Hannah Pierce, of Kentucky, are threatening to sue the Department of Environment and Conservation in the death of two-year-old Steven Pierce. In a letter to the state, Attorney Christopher Smith states TDEC faces a “significant ... Read More »
Livingston Aldermen Pass Property Maintenance Board Guidelines
The City of Livingston has established official guidelines for its Property Maintenance Committee. City Attorney John Meadows presented the guidelines to Livingston’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen Monday. “This is an outline of what their role is in serving as an advisory capacity to the codes officer,” Meadows said. “I think this clarifies some confusion about what role they play ... Read More »
Animal Shelters Preparing For Influx During Fourth of July
The Cookeville-Putnam County Animal Shelter is preparing for an influx of lost animals during Fourth of July celebrations. Shelter Director Jennifer Hutchinson-Tracy said the tradition of fireworks can scare dogs away from their homes. “It’s largely because of all the noise. They’re scared by all the noise. If you have dogs with storm anxiety, it’s the same kind of thing,” ... Read More »
