A Crossville man allegedly shot an air-powered BB gun through the McDonald’s drive-thru window Tuesday. Crossville Police arrested 23-year-old Trevor Murray following a high speed pursuit. He’s charged with vandalism, reckless driving, and three counts of aggravated assault. Officers responded to the Main St. McDonald’s for a report of shots fired. Incident reports state that Murray shot a Crosman 1911 ... Read More »
A new T-Hangar lease agreement will bring improvements to the Livingston Municipal Airport. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the lease with Johnny Coleman will benefit the airport and Livingston. “For exchange for some improvements, much-needed improvements, the city will not be out of any money out of pocket,” Hayes said. “In return, we will credit the rent of $500 not exceeding ... Read More »
The city of Sparta will choose its next Police Chief and City Administrator within the next few weeks. Sparta’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen interviewed candidates for the vacant positions Tuesday. Mayor Jeff Young said he was impressed with what each police chief candidate brought to the table. “I think we had three very well rounded candidates that each and ... Read More »
Baxter Police arrested a 15-year-old early Monday morning following a high-speed chase. Authorities arrested the juvenile on multiple charges including reckless endangerment, evading arrest, improper passing, leaving the scene of an accident, and driving without a license. According to a press release, a vehicle driving at a high rate of speed passed Officer Tory Womack on Highway 56 around 1 ... Read More »
A local contractor will serve as the new Livingston Codes Inspector. The Livingston Board of Aldermen and Mayor voted Monday to hire Kristian Mansell. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the choice came as an obvious one. “Well, Kristian has just got extensive work in the contracting field. So with him being a contractor and has been for many years, all of ... Read More »
The Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce is beginning their search for a new CEO. A press release states that the position will require oversight of the chamber as well as the Highlands Economic Partnership, Leadership Putnam, and other programs. The chamber requires applicants to have a bachelor’s degree and preferably seven or more years experience with economic development organizations. The ... Read More »
The City of Algood is looking to hire an engineer to evaluate the city water tower. Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler said the city council needs a full report before making any decisions on the fate of the tower. “Right now we are in the process of hiring an engineer to examine the tank because we need to know it is structurally ... Read More »
A new type of tick species has been detected in Tennessee. UT Agriculture Extension Entomologist Dr. Rebecca Trout Fryxell said Asian Longhorned Ticks do not threaten humans or animals in the Upper Cumberland. “Right now, we don’t think we have high numbers of this tick, and so this is really kind of a, you know we have only identified a ... Read More »
City of Algood employees may receive a 5-percent pay raise this fiscal year, with administrators receiving a 10-percent raise. Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler said MTAS based the pay-increase on municipalities up to five times the population of Algood. “Well, I am disappointed. I thought that the council would consider more of the facts than just a random number that was chosen ... Read More »
The Putnam County School System will kick-off their annual Summer Feeding Program Friday. Nutrition Field Manager Chrissy Flowers said the program helps provide nutritious food for families while kids are out of school. “A lot of people don’t understand the true need of food during the summer months. You know, I think when people think about our program they think, ... Read More »
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