An ATV crash in Macon County has claimed the life of a Red Boiling Springs man. The accident happened Monday evening in the southbound lane of Jim Town Road. Tennessee Highway Patrol officials identified the deceased as 58-year-old Mikie G. Meador. A crash report said Meador failed to negotiate a right hand curve, causing his Polaris Ranger to travel off ... Read More »

A Putnam County Emergency Medical Services pioneer has passed away. Fred Maynard died Saturday at the age of 71. Assistant 911 Director Mike Thompson said Maynard leaves a legacy that won’t soon be forgotten. “He made an impact on a lot of different responders, EMTs, and paramedics,” Thompson said. “Certainly, he’s no doubt responsible for saving the lives of many ... Read More »

Law enforcement officials are stressing safety as trick-or-treaters get ready to hit the streets this week. Cookeville Police Captain Bobby Anderson said drivers should use extra caution, especially with rain in the forecast for Thursday. “Slow down, stay alert, and make sure you’re watching in every direction,” Anderson said. “Just remember that little one are going to be out. They ... Read More »

The Monterey Technology Committee meets Wednesday to discuss a proposed social media policy for the town. Mayor Bill Wiggins said the policy establishes an official website for Monterey and sets rules for social media sites operated by the city. “This may be a little bit late, but we’ve got to reign in and establish a definite policy for the protection ... Read More »

A Baxter woman faces a charge of felony violation of probation in North Carolina. Cookeville Police arrested Crystal Lynn Gostwoski during a traffic stop for a seat belt violation Saturday. During a search of the vehicle, officers located 5-grams of a crystalline substance commonly identified as methamphetamine. A records check also revealed that North Carolina authorities had issued warrants for ... Read More »

A Cookeville man faces charges for allegedly bringing more than 11-grams of meth inside the jail. Officers found the drug Sunday evening while booking Peyton Allard Walker into the Putnam County jail for credit card fraud. An arrest warrant said the 22-year-old Walker had 11.6 grams of methamphetamine hidden in his crotch area. Officers also discovered Xanax and Subutex during ... Read More »

Cumberland County Commissioners approved a resolution last week supporting utility providers applying for the Tennessee Broadband Accessibility Grant. County Mayor Allen Foster said the measure increases the likelihood that providers receive the funding to help extend broadband services. “That’s what this process has been about. A year ago, we had zero applications for this grant,” Foster said. “This year, were ... Read More »

The Cookeville Planning Commission meets Monday to consider a preliminary plat for a new subdivision. Planning Department Director John Ward said the proposed 16-lot duplex development will be located on Cora Road. “There will be 32 units out there and one proposed new street (Brook View Drive) ending in a cul de sac,” Ward said. “There will be some lots ... Read More »

A Cumberland County judge has sentenced a registered sex offender to prison for violating the sex offender registry. 47-year-old James Lee Quarry will serve one-year behind bars. His violation happened last month when Crossville Police found him at the Obed River Park. A police report said officers arrested Quarry due to the likelihood that persons under the age of 18-years-old ... Read More »

DeKalb County has failed to receive state funding for purchasing a new tanker truck. Mayor Tim Stribling said the county’s Community Development Block Grant application did not score high enough. The county applied for the $315,000 grant earlier this year. Fire Chief Donny Green said the county has only one tanker and needs another way to get water to fire ... Read More »