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Sparta officials will review options after one of two city administrator candidates dropped out of consideration Wednesday. Keith Morrison decided to stay put as Algood City administrator. Mayor Jeff Young said Morrison’s decision leaves McMinnville Public Works Director Brad Hennessee as the lone candidate. “The board and I had a discussion about it, and what we plan to do is ... Read More »
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Whitaker Park Splash Pad Construction Set For July
Putnam County will begin constructing Monterey’s new splash pad after July 1st. Parks and Recreation Director John Albertson said the state has officially approved the grant contract. “We’re waiting on the fiscal year to change. Once that happens the state will give us the money and we’ll be able to start work on the project,” Albertson said. “We had originally ... Read More »
Two Businesses Request Incentives From Crossville
The City of Crossville has begun incentive negotiations with two future businesses. Mayor James Mayberry said the prospects plan to develop property on North Main Street. “They are like a lot of these new retailers that come to town,” Mayberry said. “They feel like they need incentives when they join your community and that’s what they are requesting.” The unidentified ... Read More »
CPD Officers Injured During Wednesday Evening Pursuit
Two Cookeville Police officers suffered injuries during a pursuit with a suspect Wednesday. Jeffrey Scantland faces charges of aggravated reckless endangerment, felony evading arrest, and reckless endangerment. CPD officials said the incident began when Scantland fled a traffic stop on West 7th Street. The pursuit ended when Scantland struck another Cookeville Police officer’s vehicle near Cookeville Regional Medical Center (CRMC). ... Read More »
Van Buren County Receives Housing Grant
Van Buren County will help a select number of residents with home improvement projects. Mayor Greg Wilson said the county has received more than $350,000 from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA). “It’s a $375,000 grant that we can use to rehab homes for low-income folks,” Wilson said. “and also those that are possibly disabled and could use a ramp ... Read More »
Monterey Awards $373K Sewer Rehab Bid
Cookeville-based J&H Construction will conduct Monterey’s sewer rehabilitation project. Monterey’s board of mayor and aldermen awarded a $373,270 base bid to the company on Monday. grant writer Dawn Kupferer said the work will include repairs to aging sewer lines along Industrial Drive and Standing Stone Road. “Some of these areas are from the 1930s and 1940s and some of them ... Read More »
Woman Indicted After Stealing From Group Home
A former manager of a group home facility faces charges for allegedly stealing money from the elderly. Putnam County authorities arrested Cynthia Renae Carr on Tuesday at the Jackson County Citizens Bank. The District Attorney General’s Office began investigating Carr in January after receiving reports of possible exploitation at the group home. District Attorney Bryant Dunaway said the investigation found ... Read More »
Monterey Considering Hotel-Motel Tax
The town of Monterey wants to implement a hotel-motel tax next year. Mayor Bill Wiggins said current lodging taxes go directly to Putnam County. “This is one of those myths, I’d always understood that, other than the metropolitan areas, that money was going to go to the counties,” Wiggins said. “I never really thought about it until I learned that ... Read More »
Monterey Approves New Budget
Monterey aldermen approved a $4.7 million budget on Monday. Alderman Nathan Walker said the new spending plan provides additional compensation for city employees. “The three-percent pay increase was something that I’m proud of,” Walker said. “We have really great dedicated employees all across the board and I’m happy that we were about to keep them progressing, salary wise.” The budget ... Read More »
Fairfield Glade Home Invasion Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder
A Crossville man landed behind bars Monday after firing shots during a home invasion. Authorities charged 29-year-old Andrew Nicholas Rich with two counts of attempted first degree murder and one count of aggravated burglary. The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said the incident happened just after midnight when Rich entered a home on St. George Drive. A press release indicates Rich ... Read More »
