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A Spencer man accused of fatally stabbing an elderly man in Cumberland County last year will go to trial this fall. 48-year-old Billy Joe Wannyn faces premeditated and felony murder charges in the 2018 death of 71-year-old Albin Buechel. The trial will take place Tuesday, Dec. 10 at the Cumberland County Justice Center with a motion date set for Sep. ... Read More »
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TECB Votes In-Favor Of New $1.50 E-911 Surcharge
The Tennessee Emergency Communications Board (TECB) has voted in favor of increasing the state’s E-911 surcharge to $1.50. Board Member Steve Martini voted in favor of the surcharge increase Wednesday. He said dozens of E-911 districts have come forward with overwhelming support for the adjustment. “I think the case has clearly been made for this body to act,” Martini said. ... Read More »
The Bobcat Den Restaurant Closes In Byrdstown
The owners of The Bobcat Den in Byrdstown have closed the restaurant after over three years of business. Management made the announcement early Thursday via Facebook. According to the post, the owners said the restaurant would close permanently “due to circumstances beyond our control.” Owners of The Bobcat Den have been in the process of opening a new cafe in ... Read More »
Baxter Man Allegedly Knocks Teen Nephew Unconscious
A Baxter man allegedly strangled and knocked his 16-year-old nephew unconscious Wednesday. Sheriff’s deputies charged Larry R. Hopkins with aggravated assault. He’s under a $41,000 bond at the Putnam County Jail. Hopkins was allegedly under the influence of alcohol when the assault occurred. Deputy Chad Martin’s report stated Hopkins used his hands to strangle the teen and a closed fist ... Read More »
Putnam Inmate Charged For Having Knife In Jail
A Putnam County inmate faces charges for bringing a knife inside the jail. Deputies found the weapon two days after Holly N. Morgan landed behind bars for aggravated criminal trespass. An arrest warrant said the 32-year-old Morgan tried passing the knife off on Wednesday in exchange for commissary money. She allegedly had the knife concealed in her bra upon entering ... Read More »
Clay County Receives $500K THDA Grant For Home Repairs
Clay County has become the latest Upper Cumberland community to receive grant funding for home repair work. The Tennessee Housing Development Authority announced last week Clay County would receive $500,000 for home improvement projects. County Mayor Dale Reagan said applications will be available to residents in the near future. “From the time that we will begin seeing some results, [it ... Read More »
Putnam Schools Asking Community To Report Suspicious Behavior
Putnam County School administrators are asking parents, teachers, and students to speak up if they come across suspicious behavior this school year. Assistant Director of Schools Corby King said officials will conduct a threat assessment with students accused of making threats or hit lists. “If we have students and we find anything that’s really concerning, it’s kind of a flow ... Read More »
Final Plat Approved For 47 Lot Subdivision In Putnam County
The Putnam County Regional Planning Commission approved the final plat for a 47-lot subdivision Tuesday. Planning Director Kevin Rush said developers can move forward with recording an official plat after completing some final projects. “They will have to submit a planning profile of the road,” Rush said. “They do have a $200,000 letter of credit to finish the road. That’s ... Read More »
Celina Water Bill Payments Now Available Online
Celina residents are now able to pay water bills online. Mayor Tonya Spears said Wednesday citizens can use the city’s new website to pay utilities. “When it’s tax time, we’ll be taking tax payments over the internet as well,” Spears said. “The website isn’t fully completed yet, but it’s still a work in progress. But we are able to take ... Read More »
Monterey Waterline Project To Enter Environmental Phase
The town of Monterey will be looking to move forward with plans to install waterlines along Highway 70. Project Administrator Dawn Kupferer said the environmental phase will be the next step for the $635,000 project. “I will send letters to state and federal agencies for the opportunity to give ideas of environmental impacts on the site,” Kupferer said. “That’s the ... Read More »
