A 16-year-old male suffered an accidental gunshot wound to the leg in Putnam County Wednesday morning. The juvenile rushed to Cookeville Regional Medical Center with non life-threatening injuries. Authorities said the incident happened around 1:40 a.m. at a home on Southmeade Drive. “We hope for a speedy recovery for last night’s accidental shooting victim. As Sheriff I value everyone’s life ... Read More »

A judge has continued a court trial for a Warren County man charged with killing his in-laws in 2015. The trial continued after a medical issue prevented a witness from testifying Monday. Bryan Cooke was originally scheduled to stand trial this week for allegedly murdering Gary and Gail Dodson at their home in the Fairview area in June of 2015. ... Read More »

For the 26th year the town of Allardt awaits the arrival of the Great Pumpkin. Allardt Pumpkin Festival Vice Chairman Cathy Jeffers said she hopes to see that pumpkin this Saturday during the annual Allardt Pumpkin Festival and Weigh-off. “We would love to have the worldwide champion every year,” Jeffers said. I think we broke the state record one year ... Read More »

Work continues to make progress on a new development in Monterey. Mayor Bill Wiggins said he now can confirm which business will be coming to town. “They have started site excavation on the 16,000 square foot Fred’s store that’s coming to Monterey over on Stratton,” Wiggins said. Wiggins said the Fred’s store will include a pharmacy with a drive-thru window. ... Read More »

DeKalb County authorities have charged an 18-year-old woman with aggravated assault after she allegedly cut a man with a knife during an argument on Sunday. Quonisha Bonique Webb has admitted to cutting the man, but claimed self defense when questioned by deputies who responded to the scene. Authorities said multiple witnesses reported seeing Webb on top of the man cutting ... Read More »

The town of Monterey taking action after Alderman Joey Isabell missed his third consecutive meeting Monday night. Mayor Bill Wiggins said the charter requires a written letter to be sent to an alderman after two consecutive missed meetings without an explanation. “The alderman has to be sent a letter reminding them of the provisions in the code,” Wiggins said. “If ... Read More »

The Algood Police Department is seeking a few more officers. Interim police Chief Bryant Swallows said the department still needs to fill three more positions. “Believe it or not, being down three can still be pretty taxing on our department,” Swallows said. “If may not sound like a lot of people, but when you start factoring in officers needing off ... Read More »

The Smithville Municipal Airport has a vision for some future additions at the airport. Airport Manager Joe Johnson wants to add nine new T-hangers and a parallel taxiway to improve safety. “We don’t have any taxiway so airplanes have to taxi on the runway to take back off,” Johnson said. “That’s dangerous if another airplane is landing and doesn’t see ... Read More »

McMinnville Police have arrested two people for allegedly burglarizing several downtown businesses. 21-year-old Corey Miller and 20-year-old Chloe Hutchinson both facing two counts of burglary and one count of aggravated burglary. Last week authorities began investigating several break-ins at downtown businesses including the chamber of commerce officer, Magness Library, and Farmers Market concession stand. Authorities have recovered some of the ... Read More »

There’s some competition for the state’s 15th Senatorial seat. Republican Paul Bailey will be going up against Democrat and Jackson County native Angela Hedgecough. Hedgecough announced her decision today and said it wasn’t an easy one to make, but something she felt like she needed to do. “We need people with common sense and compassion in office, which I think ... Read More »