The TBI has issued an endangered child alert for a one-year-old child out of Putnam County. The agency said Lachlan Thomas Capo was last seen on Wednesday with Margot Walker. Walker may be driving a blue 2002 Volvo or Black 2002 Volvo. Residents should call 1-800-TBI-Find if they have any information about the whereabouts of Walker or the baby. ENDANGERED ... Read More »
Tennessee Tech has partnered with the Tennessee Army National Guard to defer tuition and fee payments for certain military members. TTU Director of Financial Aid and Veteran Affairs Mary Benedict said the program will be offered to guard members utilizing the Tennessee STRONG Act. “It stands for Tennessee Support, Training and Renewing Opportunity for National Guardsmen. It was implemented in ... Read More »
A public hearing takes place Thursday for the possible closure of two Putnam County voting locations. Low voter turnouts led the Election Commission to recommend closing the Poplar Grove and Cornerstone precincts earlier this year. Chairman Phil Adams said he’s hoping voters from those districts will attend Thursday night’s meeting. “If they really want to save their district, we would ... Read More »
The budget gap for the Putnam County School System sits at $6.19 million. The Putnam County School Board approved draft four of the proposed spending plan Tuesday. Superintendent of School Jerry Boyd said the new figure reflects a recommendation made by the Putnam County Budget Committee. “With the Budget Committee’s recommendation, there was an increase in property tax revenue of ... Read More »
The Putnam County School Board has selected Upland Design Group as the architect for Cookeville’s newest school. The board voted on Tuesday to begin contract negotiations with the Crossville-based firm. Board Member Kim Cravens said she chose Upland because of their local ties. “They’re local and they like to use local people. For me, that’s big as a school board ... Read More »
A single-engine plane crashed near the Jackson County Airport Tuesday. Jackson County EMA reports the crash happened when the plane experienced a mechanical issue and attempted to make an emergency landing. Public Information Officer Derek Woolbright said the pilot did not suffer any injuries. “He did not have any complaints whatsoever. He had actually walked about 100-yards from the plane ... Read More »
A Cookeville woman allegedly stole sandwiches from Walmart Monday before fleeing from Algood Police and running across Highway 111. Officials said 36-year-old Stephanie Marie Green dashed across four lanes of the highway after being located during a shoplifting investigation. An arrest report indicates that two vehicles left the roadway to avoid striking Green, while another car locked its brakes to ... Read More »
The City of Monterey won’t be voting on a new budget until at least September. That according to Finance Committee Chairman and Alderman Nathan Walker on Monday. He said the board still needs more time to discuss and make decisions on the proposed $4.7 million budget. “There’s still more discussions to come on some items,” Walker said. “But I believe ... Read More »
The Cumberland County Commission met Monday and approved a public notice for filling the vacant 6th District county commission seat. The seat became vacant after the death of Michael Speich last month. Authorities found Speich dead four days after his indictment for charges of sexual battery by an authority figure and providing alcohol to a minor. The County Commission plans ... Read More »
Livingston officials have granted a resident more time to address property maintenance code violations at his home. Mayor Curtis Hayes said on Monday that James Vasliff had made progress on addressing the issues at his home on Hi-Tech Drive. “I think the board showed some compassion and the willingness to work with a resident if they are willing to improve ... Read More »
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