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The future expansion of the Putnam County Justice Center may allow the sheriff’s office to house federal inmates. Sheriff Eddie Farris said he’s been discussing the idea with U.S. Marshals from the Eastern and Middle Tennessee Districts. “We are in some talks about having a small portion of those cells designated for federal inmates,” Farris said. “If we agree to ... Read More »
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Cookeville Police To Use Neighborhood Watch App
The Cookeville Police Department will partner with the Neighbors by Ring app to provide the community with real-time crime and safety information. Captain Bobby Anderson said the app facilitates better communication between law enforcement and community members. “Well when it comes to the Cookeville Police Department, of course, we are excited to use any tool that is going to help ... Read More »
Monday Fire destroys Vacant Home In Monterey
The State Fire Marshals Office will conduct an investigation after a fire destroyed a vacant home in Monterey. Monterey Fire Chief Kevin Peters said the blaze happened early Monday morning on East Louis Avenue. “When we got here it was coming through the roof already,” Peters said. “No one was living here at the time and we’ve called in some ... Read More »
Three Charged After Breaking Into Burgess Allen Residence
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office arrested two Cookeville women and a Monterey man for breaking into a residence on Burgess Allen Road. Authorities arrested 28-year-old Tara Allen, 30-year-old Sierra Wilder, and 41-year-old Elmus Lee Winningham Jr. for aggravated burglary. Winningham also faces one count for possessing burglary tools. The arresting deputy responded to the call Saturday and was told by ... Read More »
Putnam DART Helps Clay County Animals During Flooding
Several animals had a safe place to stay as flooding affected Clay County this weekend. Putnam County Disaster Animal Response Team (DART) traveled to Celina Saturday to set up a temporary animal shelter. DART Representative Jeremy Richter said the shelter continued to house up to 60 animals on Monday. “We are still sheltering animals and will be here until we ... Read More »
Cookeville Man Charged with Statutory Rape
Authorities arrested a Cookeville man Sunday for having sexual relations with a minor. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office arrested 23-year-old Christopher Swartz on charges of sexual exploitation of a minor and statutory rape. Arrest warrants state Swartz was initially pulled over during a traffic stop for a moving violation. The arresting deputy noticed a 17-year-old female in the passenger seat ... Read More »
Residents Urged Be Prepared During Severe Weather Awareness Week
Tennessee’s Severe Weather Awareness Week got underway Sunday. Derek Woolbright is the public information officer for Jackson County Emergency Management Agency. He said the week provides an opportunity for the public to get prepared for the next major storm. “We are heading into tornado season and it’s always a major concern for us here in Middle Tennessee,” Woolbright said. “It’s ... Read More »
Flooding Still A Concern In Jackson County
Jackson County officials will be monitoring the Cumberland River and some of the county’s smaller streams Sunday night. Rain stopped on Sunday, but the flood threat remained as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released water from Wolf Creek Dam. Derek Woolbright is the Public Information Officer for Jackson County Emergency Management Agency. “What we are seeing right now is ... Read More »
Conditions Improving In Overton County
Sunshine has allowed the flooding situation to improve in Overton County. Overton EMA Assistant Director Eric Stevens said water from Dillon Pond began dropping at a rate of one inch per hour Sunday. “We are very thankful to have sunshine and we hope that continues for some time,” Stevens said. “Drainage is continually going down. We do have a new ... Read More »
UCHRA Looking to Expand Head Start Offerings
The UCHRA wants to expand its head-start program to the entire Upper Cumberland. Executive Director Mark Farley said early head-start programs are a growing need for many communities in the region. “A lot of the school systems have taken on the Pre-K programs. When a lot of the school systems started taking on Pre-K, as they did in Van Buren ... Read More »
