A grand opening took place Wednesday for the Upper Cumberland Development District’s new building in Cookeville. Executive Director Mark Farley said the celebration fell on the agency’s 50th birthday. “We’re just excited for today,” Farley said. “It’s a big day for the region to have a new facility, not only for the Development District to use, but for other agencies ... Read More »
The City of Livingston would like to see some improvements made to the courthouse grounds. Downtown Revitalization Committee Chairman Ray Evans said he may have found a funding mechanism for the project. “Since we’ve had this set of plans, we continue to look for a grant source that these improvements would be eligible,” Evans said. “Those are few and far ... Read More »
The asking price for a site pad at the Crossville Interchange Business Park will be a little cheaper. City Council reduced the $100,000 listing price to $40,000 an acre Tuesday night. Councilman Rob Harrison said the 20-acre site received little interest under the higher sale price. “I respect the cost that we have put into this,” Harrison said. “Our primary ... Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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