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Crossville Police arrested a sex offender last week after locating him near a playground. Officers charged James Lee Quarry with violating the sex offender registry. Authorities made contact with Quarry after responding to Obed River Park for a domestic disturbance. Officers found the defendant inside a truck parked near the playground. A police report said officers arrested the 47-year-old Quarry ... Read More »
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Cookeville Man Charged With Aggravated Sexual Battery
A Cookeville man faces charges for aggravated sexual battery against a eight-year-old female. Putnam County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 22-year-old Esteban Saine at Cookeville Regional Medical Center on Tuesday. An arrest report said the incident happened six months ago at the home of the victim’s grandmother. The report accuses Saine of placing his genitals on the victim’s feet while she was ... Read More »
Algood Picks TCAT Livingston For Farmer’s Market Project
A local vocational school will build the Algood farmer’s market. City Administrator Keith Morrison said he’s gearing up to negotiate a construction agreement with TCAT Livingston. “What we will need to do is follow their purchasing guidelines. Since they’re a government entity, they’ll have purchasing guidelines,” Morrison said. “They probably already have negotiated prices under contract for materials. We would ... Read More »
Grand Jury To Hear Fairfield Glade Home Invasion Case
A Cumberland County grand jury will hear a Crossville man’s attempted first-degree murder and aggravated burglary case. Charges against 29-year-old Andrew Nicholas Rich stem from a shots-fired incident that occurred a little more than three months ago. Authorities said Rich entered a Fairfield Glade home and fired several rounds through the victim’s bedroom door before fleeing the scene. The individuals ... Read More »
Algood To Consider Moving Money To State’s Investment Pool
The City of Algood might be moving some local dollars to the state’s investment pool. City Administrator Keith Morrison said doing so would provide the city with a better interest rate. “Currently with Wilson Bank, our return is like .55-percent. With First National Bank, which is where our checking is housed, it’s like a .03-percent,” Morrison said. “The investment pool ... Read More »
Putnam Commission To Consider Property Tax Refunds
Two Putnam County property owners may be getting a property tax refund. County Attorney Jeff Jones said both owners have gone through the appropriate appeal process. “When you receive an assessment from the assessor of property, if you don’t agree with the assessment value, then you appeal to the County Board of Equalization,” Jones said. “If you don’t like the ... Read More »
Jackson County Student Arrested For Bringing Weapon To School
Authorities arrested a juvenile Tuesday for allegedly bringing a weapon to Jackson County Middle School. Sheriff Marty Hinson said the student faces at least two charges. “Possession of a firearm on school property, of course,” Hinson said. “Also, at this point in time, he’s charged with a domestic terrorist act as well. There could be additional charges, but it’s still ... Read More »
Livingston Approves Paving Bid For Carr Subdivision
Crews will begin paving Livingston’s Carr Avenue Subdivision later this month. City Council approved a low bid for the project during Monday night’s meeting. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the work should be completed by Thanksgiving. “According to Rogers Group, which is the lowest bid, the earliest they can start paving is September 16,” Hayes said. “It was a 60 day ... Read More »
Weapon Confiscated At Jackson County Middle School
Authorities confiscated a weapon at Jackson County Middle School Tuesday morning. Director of School Kristy Brown said the investigation began after the school system received multiple reports about a possible weapon at the school. “It was immediately investigated and a weapon was confiscated. At this time, the local sheriff’s department is involved and the administrators are cooperating with them,” Brown ... Read More »
Tennessee Tech Ranked As Top National University
U.S. News and World has ranked Tennessee Tech University as one of the top universities in the nation. The annual report ranked Tennessee Tech at number 135 among 272 public universities. According to a press release, the report marks Tennessee Tech’s fourth consecutive year in the Best of National Universities. The publication also named the university a “A+ Schools for ... Read More »
