Tennessee State Parks will host free First Day Hikes to bring in the New Year. Parks Marketing Manager Heather Spiva said the hikes benefit both the participants and the parks. “These hikes benefit the park by bringing new people in that might not always go to state parks, but they are looking for something to do,” Spiva said. “So we get ... Read More »
With a New Year comes the opportunity for self-reflection and New Year’s resolutions. But how can you turn resolutions into achievable goals? Mental Health Cooperative Case Manager Rachel Hash said consistency may help New Year’s resolutions stick. “Just consistently reminding themselves daily. Like ‘Okay I’ve set this goal for me. Let me continue or let me do what I can every ... Read More »
The Cookeville Police Department and Putnam County Sheriff’s Department will provide sober rides this New Year’s. Cookeville Police Captain Bobby Anderson said the joint-program hopes to get impaired drivers home safely. “Well, we want everyone to have an enjoyable and safe holiday. So the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department and the Cookeville Police Department have partnered together to offer the safe ... Read More »
Cookeville officers arrested a McMinnville woman for possessing heroin Friday. Twenty-five-year-old Hunter Moody faces charges of simple possession and tampering with evidence. Authorities made contact with Moody during a patrol at the Cookeville Walmart. During a casual encounter, Moody pulled something out of her pocket and pushed it into her pants. After confronted, Moody produced three bags from her pants. ... Read More »
A Kentucky woman faces multiple charges after exposing herself in the Cookeville Books-A-Million Thursday. Arrest warrants indicate that 38-year-old Mandy Hale of Louisville went into the store and removed her shirt. Hale exposed her breasts to several individuals including juveniles. Hale then began praying to an entity and began spitting on the store manager. Upon walking out of the store, Hale ... Read More »
Many people give and receive gifts during the Christmas season. But what if you received more than you can keep? Family and Consumer Scientist April Martin said decluttering the home can help make space for new items. “If you have things you can’t use, you might be able to pass it on to someone else in your family that can ... Read More »
Now that Christmas has ended, some may feel a sense of dread or sadness. Those feeling sad or let down after the holidays may suffer from Post-Christmas Blues. Rachel Hash is the Case Manager Supervisor at Mental Health Cooperative. Hash said social disconnect can cause the depressed feeling. “It’s that lack of family structure or not having family. Like sometimes, ... Read More »
The City of Sparta will look to solicit proposals in the coming weeks for transformer projects. City Administrator Chris Dorsey said the Electric Department needs to evaluate the reconditioning of pad and pole mount transformers. “Instead of quote-unquote throwing them away, we try to see if we can recycle them in some manner and there are companies that will take apart ... Read More »
A Monterey man faces multiple charges following a collision Wednesday. Authorities arrested 37-year-old Jarrad Pechie for leaving the scene of an accident and driving under the influence. Officers initially stopped for a stranded motorist on S. Jefferson Avenue at I-40. The motorist said the black truck entering East I-40 had hit his vehicle. Authorities stopped the truck at the Hwy 111 ... Read More »
Putnam County Officials have charged a Hilham man with drug charges after he broke into a residence Tuesday. Authorities arrested 28-year-old Cody Adams for the possession of methamphetamine. Officials made contact with Adams after receiving a call for a possible burglary on Dogwood Lane in Algood. Upon arrival, officials knocked on the door of the residence. Adams answered the door. Adams ... Read More »
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