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Dunaway Dismissed 25 Cases Involving White Co Sheriffs Deputy

District Attorney Bryant Dunaway asked the courts to dismiss some 25 cases involving former White County Sheriffs Deputy Brandon Young. The FBI continues its investigation of Young after he urged his police dog to attack a non-violent suspect during an April arrest. Young has since resigned. Dunaway said as he began to look at cases involving Young, he found inconsistencies ... Read More »

Overton COVID Numbers Climbing

Overton County’s rising number of positive COVID tests is troubling, according to Health Department Director Andy Langford. “We’re now hovering around 9-percent on our positivity rate,” Langford said. “That means that almost 1-in-10 people we’re testing, ourselves, the hospital, local physicans, and testing sites. One way or the other, 1-in-10 are positive.” In addition to seeing a higher rate of ... Read More »

Three New Police Vehicles On Way To Algood

Algood Police will make the switch to Ford with the purchase of three new vehicles. Police Chief Dale Armour said the Dodge Chargers of the fleet were experiencing multiple mechanical issues and needed to be replaced. “The 2014’s specifically, we are having front in and motor issues,” Armour said. “We were trying to get away from the Hemi engine because ... Read More »

Overton Co. Health and Rehab Changing Policies

Overton County Health and Rehabilitation Center is changing its admission policy in order to combat COVID-19. Public Information Officer Scott Stephens said the stringent measures have been put in place to keep the center’s positive cases at zero. For a patient to be admitted, they will have to have a negative COVID test and go through a quarantine period. “We ... Read More »

Public Meetings To Determine LA Stadium Design

The Overton County School’s Building Committee will host three public meetings for community comment on the final designs for Livingston Academy’s football stadium. Chairman Mike Hayes said the committee is considering two options. “There were three different options on the table for the football field,” Hayes said. “One option was to do a football field behind the softball field with ... Read More »

Putnam Sheriffs Deputy Arrested On DUI

A Putnam County Sheriffs Deputy has lost his job after being arrested for DUI and possession of a handgun while under the influence. Chad Martin was involved in a single-vehicle collision along 10th Street and Fisk Road early Sunday morning. He was arrested by Cookeville Police. Martin had been with the sheriffs department since 2014. His bond was set a ... Read More »

Putnam ACT Testing Happening Saturday

Putnam County Schools will host its first ACT test date of the summer Saturday. Grades 9-12 Curriculum Supervisor Sharron Anderson said the school system secured enough staff to host and follow the ACT Covid guidelines. “We had some question initially about that, because the ACT has definitely ramped up their requirements for sites and the number of staff we would ... Read More »

Putnam County Schools Prepare For Mental Health Needs

An expected increase in mental health needs this fall in the Putnam County Schools led to the hiring of a new mental health coordinator. New coordinator Shelia Barker will oversee surveying all students and facility once returning to school. Coordinated School Health Supervisor Melanie Bussell said with the tornado and COVID, Putnam County families have been hit hard. “They are ... Read More »

Celina Purchases New Excavation Gear

The City of Celina will purchase excavation equipment instead of leasing it. The Board of Aldermen voted to purchase a Bobcat mini excavator Tuesday night. The city had been leasing the equipment at approximately $7,000 per year. The purchase will cost $28,000. Mayor Tonya Spears said since brand can cost up to $50,000, the purchase made sense. “It’s compact and ... Read More »

Cookeville’s Spring Street Will Receive Sidewalk Upgrades

Cookeville will upgrade sidewalks along East Spring Street thanks to a state grant. Public Works Director Greg Brown said the project includes new sidewalk and crosswalks from Old Kentucky Road to Denton Avenue. “We are trying to do several projects in the city that involve sidewalks to make it easier for pedestrians to move around, and this is just one ... Read More »