A fire destroyed an RV camper on Old Sparta Road in Cookeville Tuesday. Fire Chief Daryl Blair said the cause of the blaze remains under investigation at this time. “From the information that we received, someone was towing it with another vehicle,” Blair said. “When it caught on fire they just pulled over and left. Law enforcement is checking on ... Read More »
White County hopes to begin digging for a major waterline project in the near future. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the project can begin once TDOT establishes right-of-way at the county’s industrial park. “Actually, my last update was that all right-of-ways have been obtained. They’re out there right now surveying and marking,” Robinson said. “We’re hoping to start digging ... Read More »
A 14-cent property tax increase would be needed to cover a $2.3 million shortfall within the Putnam County General Fund. A discussion about how to fund that increase will be held during Tuesday’s budget committee meeting. Chairman Ben Rodgers said Monday evening the committee basically has one option at this time. “The only option right now is through property taxes ... Read More »
The City of Sparta will be adding some new features to the South Carter Street Park. Mayor Jeff Young said a $42,500 state grant will install a new pavilion and kayak dock at the park. “I think it’s going to be a great need and will fulfill a need that’s void for us now,” Young said. “We’ve got the pavilion ... Read More »
A Cookeville man faces charges after nearly striking a police officer with a vehicle Friday. The Aglood police Department charged 24-year-old Zachary Ross Hampshire with driving under the influence and reckless endangerment. Arrest warrants state officers came in contact with Hampshire after responding to a verbal altercation at Speedway. Warrants indicate the officer approached Hampshire after spotting him striking his ... Read More »
Monterey aldermen will consider a continuing budget resolution during Monday’s board meeting. Mayor Bill Wiggins said the resolution comes after the board voted against a new spending plan earlier this month. “We’re under the same financial constraints and guidelines as we were when the fiscal year ended June 30th,” Wiggins said. “This means that the proposed three-percent adjustment in pay ... Read More »
Cookeville developers halted plans last week for a townhouse development at the corner of Neal Street and Maple Avenue. City Administrator James Mills said the developer asked the city to remove the proposal from consideration. “There’s some adjustments to the site development that need to be made and there were concerns about access off of Maple,” Mills said. “It’s my ... Read More »
Jerry Boyd has received the Upper Cumberland Superintendent of the Year award. Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents (TOSS) presented Boyd with the award during a Putnam County School Board meeting last week. “Jerry truly is a very humble and intelligent person,” TOSS Executive Director Dr. Dale Lynch said. “I will tell you, as someone who works very closely with over ... Read More »
Cookeville Police are seeking the identity of two people who burglarized and caused vandalism to a local car wash. Surveillance footage appears to show a male and female roaming the premises of the business last week. A Facebook post from the department said the suspects could be driving a mid 90’s to early 2000 white Cadillac. If you recognize any ... Read More »
The Putnam County School Board approved the third draft of its proposed budget Thursday. Superintendent Jerry Boyd said the gap between projected revenue and expenditures stands at $8.475 million. “The only change to draft 3 budget was the change in revenue. The penny rate has not been certified yet, but working with the budget committee, we’ve utilized the increase in ... Read More »
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