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A Morrison man died Monday when a steel mold fell on him as he worked at Warren County’s Bridgestone plant. 33-year-old Beau Christopher Lowe died at Riverpark Hospital from major internal injuries. Warren County Sheriffs Officials said the mold, weighing between 1400 and 2000 pounds, fell. A co-worker found Lowe and called for help. Other workers at the plant were ... Read More »

Jamestown City Hall will be closed beginning Tuesday for repairs and maintenance. Mayor Lyndon Baines said the main offices and the service window will both be closed. The city will upgrade software and take care of some maintenance issues over the next four days. Baines said City Hall will reopen Monday. The Jamestown Community Center has reopened after being closed ... Read More »

Jackson County Senior Center staff are delivering more meals to home bound seniors. UCHRA and Helen’s Restaurant have teamed with the senior centers to provide these meals. Fairview Senior Center Representative Barbara Wheeler said meal pick up has increased from single digits to over 75 within the past few weeks. “People are getting fed,” Wheeler said. “Older people, people that ... Read More »

The City Of Jamestown awarded the bid Monday night for upgrades to the city sewer system. Portland Utility Construction submitted the low bid at $531,000 according to Jamestown City Engineer Thomas Bennett. The city received a total of four bids for the project. A Community Development Block Grant from the state will pay for the project. Bennett said the bid ... Read More »

Putnam County graduating seniors can pick up wristbands for their four guests Wednesday. Cookeville pickup will take place from 9am-Noon Wednesday. Monterey seniors can pickup wristbands from 11am-4pm Wednesday. Upperman wristband pickup will take place from 8am-Noon Wednesday. The guest wristbands will be distributed in a drive-thru manner at the school. Only the graduate can pickup the wristband. Students should ... Read More »

Eighth District Attorney Jared Effler said asking for a TBI investigation for Saturday night’s Clarkrange shooting is standard. Effler said TBI provides an unbiased third party to interview and review evidence for the situation. “That is standard operating procedure for our office to request TBI,” Effler said. “Any time there is an officer involved shooting involving local law enforcement agencies.” ... Read More »

The Dogwood Park Fountain will remain closed until further notice. State guidelines last week suggested all splash pads will remain closed. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said Cookeville will continue to follow the state recommendations. “If that changes next week, then we will look to see if reopening makes sense for our community based on our numbers at that time ... Read More »

Cookeville’s Highlands Residential hopes to hear this week about its offer to buy 14 acres off Jackson St. Highland Residential offered $650,000 for the plot. Executive Director Dow Harris said he hopes to acquire the property to build at least 200 low income housing. “Well there could be a combination of public housing, it could be some work force type ... Read More »

The Cookeville police department will host a virtual accreditation Tuesday. Any citizen can call in and comment on their opinion of the department’s contribution to the city. Major Ken Sircy said the accreditation process usually takes place publicly with assessors from around the country. Because of COVID, these assessors will be accessible through a phone or zoom call. “For law ... Read More »

Van Buren County’s Piney Convenience Center has closed temporarily due to after hours dumping. Van Buren’s Solid Waste Coordinator Dale Cole said officials recently removed the compactor. Residents were throwing garbage on the ground and on the top of the compactor while it was closed each night. “Several truck loads were having to be picked up in a three or ... Read More »