A Cookeville man faces charges for allegedly threatening to kill a woman on Monday. Cookeville Police charged Jason E. Phillips with aggravated assault. He has not yet posted his $5,000 bond. Officers came in contact with the 31-year-old Phillips after responding to E. 17th Street for a domestic incident. An arrest report said the officer entered the home after hearing ... Read More »
A man faces charges for an attempted armed robbery that occurred at a Smithville convenience store last month. Smithville Police announced the arrest of 26-year-old Joshua Beckham. The incident happened August 21 when Beckham allegedly entered the East Broad Street business with a knife and demanded money. Officials said he fled the scene without taking anything. Smithville Police Chief Mark ... Read More »
Putnam County residents will soon have more options for household hazardous waste disposal. Mayor Randy Porter said construction crews continue to make progress on a new hazardous waste facility. “The construction is going well. We’ve had some good weather lately for the contractor to be able to work,” Porter said. “I’ve talked to him in just the last few days. ... Read More »
A shipment issue has delayed the installation of a new traffic signal on Cookeville’s Neal Street. Public Works Director Greg Brown said he had planned to have the project completed by now. “We had some problems getting an order placed, and when we finally got it they just shipped half of the mast arms and poles,” Brown said. “We’ve got ... Read More »
Clearing operations begin Tuesday for the Highway 56 widening project in Dekalb County. TDOT Community Relations Officer Jennifer Flynn said the work will have a minimal impact on traffic. “Just be aware that there is going to be construction vehicles out there,” Flynn said. “It’s going to be great once it’s completes. We’re are really happy that we’ve finally started ... Read More »
A woman has entered a plea in a child abuse case that occurred this week. Judge Larry Warner sentenced Jennifer DeYoung on Thursday to 11 months and 29 days probation. The 39-year-old DeYoung pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of attempted child endangerment. Crossville Police charged DeYoung with child abuse on Monday after finding her two-year-old child alone in the ... Read More »
Volunteer State Community College has a new group of President’s Ambassadors for 2019-2020. The 13 students selected for the scholarship program represent the college at events, conduct campus tours, and help with public relations. College officials selected the candidates from a field of more than 2,000 eligible students. To be eligible for the program students must have a cumulative 3.0 ... Read More »
The Campbell, Stone, and Wood Charitable foundation has donated nearly $10,000 to more than 30 clubs and school programs in Cumberland County. Doctor Robert H. Wood said he started the foundation four years ago after having concerns about education in the county. “We’ve grown from $5,000 each distribution to $6,700 in the winter of last year and $9,600 this year,” ... Read More »
Fentress County authorities found a large quantity of cash and multiple types of drugs during a traffic stop on Thursday. Melissa Byrd and Dallas Lavender faces several charges including possession of schedule, II, VI, and I drugs for resale. A search of Byrd’s vehicle revealed $12,600 cash along with 9.8 grams of marijuana and a small amount of cocaine, crack ... Read More »
Cumberland County authorities arrested a man on Thursday for a statutory rape charge. A Cumberland County grand jury indictment accuses Trent Austin Voelker of having sexual intercourse with a 16-year-old. The grand jury handed down the indictment earlier this month. The 22-year-old Voelker has an arraignment hearing scheduled for September 13. Read More »
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