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A new parking lot will soon be open at the corner of North Maple Avenue and East Spring Street in Cookeville. County Mayor Randy Porter said crews completed the gravel work for the lot on Wednesday. “The next step will be paving the parking lot. We hope that will happen within the next week, weather permitting,” Porter said. “We will ... Read More »

Four juveniles face charges for multiple break-ins at the Baxter Library. The incidents happened between August 30 and September 29. Baxter Police developed a list of suspects following a break-in that occurred last weekend. Officers patrolling the area on Sunday morning located broke glass at the facility and a rear window open. Police identified a possible suspect after reviewing security ... Read More »

The Putnam County Regional Planning Commission may begin discussions about creating countywide zoning districts. Commission Secretary Mike Atwood said earlier this week that it’s time for the county to revisit the issue. “We don’t have to establish a whole lot of zoning districts. We can start small because it’s a breathing document. Its going to be something that changes,” Atwood ... Read More »

Cornerstone Elementary will no longer be closing after crews fixed the air conditioning system. Putnam County School District officials said students will now be attending class at Cornerstone as usual this week. “Technicians were able to come in and make the needed repairs much sooner than anticipated,” said a Putnam County School System Facebook post. “Thanks to all faculty, staff, ... Read More »

The Cookeville Police Department has received another round of Highway Safety Office grant funding. Police Chief Randy Evans said $15,000 will go to the Cookeville High School (CHS) T.E.S.T Club. “The T.E.S.T Club grant, they’ll (Highway Safety Office) pay for part of the Highway Safety Office rally at the high school,” Evans said. “Some students will go to some highway ... Read More »

A broken air conditioning system has forced Cornerstone Elementary to close Wednesday and Thursday. Officials with the Putnam County School System said Cornerstone students will attend Baxter Primary and Upperman Middle school for the next two days. A notification to parents said students will arrive and be dismissed from Cornerstone as usual for the remainder of the week. Buses will ... Read More »

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has called for a voluntary load reduction as the state experiences a heat spell. Cookeville Electric’s Karen Brown said customers should consider reducing energy usage during this time. “The thermostat, TVA’s recommendation is 78-degrees,” Brown said. “You can also reduce lighting and turn off any non-essential loads.” The voluntary reduction is part of TVA’s Emergency ... Read More »

Design firms will unveil the master plan for Algood’s future 22-acre park later this month. City Administrator Keith Morrison said community members can view the plan and provide input during an October 22 public meeting. “As soon as we get that input from the public we will make any necessary adjustments,” Morrison said. “Then we will sit down with the ... Read More »

A new traffic light will soon be operational at the intersection of Neal Street and Perimeter Park Drive in Cookeville. Public Works Director Greg Brown said crews have nearly finished installing the signal. “We are installing the traffic detector loops in the pavement. Once we get that done we’ll get everything connected and put some warning signs up,” Brown said. ... Read More »

Crossville Police have launched an investigation after a thief broke into a convenience store and stole thousands of dollars in cash and other items. Investigators have not named any suspects at this time. The incident happened Sunday at the In&Out Gas Station on Sparta Highway. A police report said Officer Brandon Griffin responded the business and observed the front glass ... Read More »