A proposed townhouse development on West 14th Street will not be a topic of discussion when the Cookeville Planning Commission meets next week. Planning Director John Ward said the developer has withdrawn the project plans from the agenda. “I think they’re going back to do some more studying,” Ward said. “There’s a sinkhole retention area located in the center of ... Read More »

A man allegedly discarded 500 grams of methamphetamine from his vehicle during a pursuit with Cookeville Police. Authorities arrested 30-year-old Dustin Moody after the chase ended in Wilson County Wednesday morning. He’s charged with possession of a schedule II drug for resale, evading arrest, tampering with evidence, and reckless endangerment. Cookeville Police began investigating Moody after receiving intelligence about a ... Read More »

A Fentress County Jury has convicted a Jamestown man on charges of incest and rape of a child. District Attorney General Jared Effler said Ronnie Lee Clayborn will learn his punishment next month. “We are pleased with the verdicts in this case and believe they are consistent with the facts presented to the jury and applicable law,” District Attorney General ... Read More »

The Upper Cumberland Human Resources Agency (UCHRA) has received a $635,000 grant for combating substance abuse. Glen Sayes is the UCHRA Regional Substance Abuse Coordinator. He said the funding will help unite agencies and programs already addressing drug addiction. “We’ve already identified 172 organizations, individuals, and churches that are doing something to help with recovery in the Upper Cumberland,” Sayes ... Read More »

The Putnam County Board of Education has appointed Corby King as Interim Director of Schools. The decision came a day after Jerry Boyd resigned from his Director of Schools position. King said he’s excited about the opportunity to continue the work within the school system. “I appreciate the trust the board is putting in me to lead,” King said. “This ... Read More »

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office arrested a repeat drug offender during an undercover operation Wednesday. 29-year-old Cody Goodnight of Cookeville faces charges of manufacture, sale, delivery, or possession of methamphetamine. Officials said PCSO Deputies came in contact with Goodnight after setting up a meeting with him at the Spring Street Burger King. Officer arrested goodnight after he attempted to flee ... Read More »

A Tuesday fire destroyed a Warren County home. The blaze erupted at 714 Kirby Road in Centertown. No injuries occurred as no one was home at the time of the fire. Officials said a heat lamp used to keep pets warm may have started the fire when it fell over on the front porch. The Centertown Fire Department responded to ... Read More »

No injuries reported after an outbuilding behind a Putnam County home caught fire Wednesday morning. The Putnam County Fire Department responded to 1720 Gainesboro Highway at 5:38 a.m. Chief Tom Brown said the flames did not cause damage to the adjacent home. A cause of the fire remains unknown at this time. Read More »

The Cumberland County Commission has officially declared the 4 District School Board seat vacant. Josh Stone resigned from the position earlier this year after moving out of the district. The 18 member commission approved a motion Tuesday to fill the vacancy during their February 18 meeting. Anyone interested in serving the position can notify the county mayor’s office in writing ... Read More »

A Cookeville man has landed behind bars for a Monday morning vehicle pursuit. Cookeville Police charged Rocky Joe Smith with evading arrest and driving on a revoked or suspended license. An arrest warrant said officers conducted a traffic stop after observing a vehicle illegally pass two vehicles on Tennessee Avenue. Smith allegedly ignored the officer’s emergency equipment and refused to ... Read More »