A Monterey family that lost their home to a Saturday night fire continues to be assisted by the American Red Cross today. Red Cross Disaster Program Manager Todd Griffen said folks can help out the McCloud family by giving cash to a Go Fund Me account that’s been set up. “That way they can buy the exact things that they ... Read More »

Parts of Cookeville experienced a brief power outage Monday afternoon. Parts of Walnut Avenue, Interstate Drive, and Spring Street experienced the loss of power. Cookeville Electric Operation Superintendent Carl Haney said an equipment failure on a South Oak Street pole can be blamed for the cause. “Not really sure what caused that, whether it was just weather from the last ... Read More »

The Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce will have a hefty goal to meet when it’s annual membership drive begins Tuesday. Diane Callahan is the chamber’s Vice President of Organizational Development. “We have a goal of 300 new members in two days,” Callahan said. “To put that in prospective, our membership campaigns in the past have gone for two weeks and ... Read More »

The Celina Fire Department wants to improve the city’s Insurance Services Office rating. The rating that directly correlates with the price of homeowners insurance recently went up to a 7 in Celina due to a lack of record keeping. Celina Fire Department Chief Josh Wheeler said the latest ISO evaluation occurred in March of 2016. “A lot of it was ... Read More »

Local authorities have arrested a Cookeville man for allegedly striking his pregnant girlfriend in the stomach. Cookeville Police said the incident happened Friday at a home on Lane Avenue in Cookeville. 36-year-old Jerry Daniel Blackmon charged with domestic assault against the victim and unborn child. Police reported that Blackmon also allegedly strangled the victim and struck her in the head ... Read More »

The Overton County Sheriff’s Office will begin some free safety and security training for local churches next month. The first class taking place Monday, April 9th a Wilson Elementary School. “What this training will do is essentially give the congregations or the church leaders some information on how to put some safety plans or security plans in place while church ... Read More »

Byrdstown-based Country Farm and Home will be opening its second facility in Overton County later this year. Construction on the facility has already started off Highway 111 in Rickman. Country Farm and Home a locally owned, family operated Farm, Home, Building and Garden Center. Overton County Executive Ben Danner said it’s another addition for a strong local economy. “Four years ... Read More »

Algood officials are excited about the benefits that the fire hall expansion project will bring. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the expansion will allow the town to purchase needed equipment and more engines, which should help lower Algood’s ISO rating. The ISO rating directly correlates with the price of homeowners insurance. “Our need for equipment has grown over the years, ... Read More »

The Putnam County Veterans Service Office needs a few volunteers when the Wall That Heals comes to Cookeville next month. The 375-foot replica of Washington D.C.’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall will arrive April 17th at the Putnam County Sports Complex. “The volunteers will be guiding people at the wall itself and assisting people at the interactive educational trailer,” Volunteer Coordinator ... Read More »