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Architects have completed drawings for the Putnam County household hazardous waste facility. County Mayor Randy Porter said bids for construction will go out in January. “I think it’s going to be a great addition to our solid waste program in Putnam County,” Porter said. “We have a good program already with convenience sites scattered all over the county. This would ... Read More »
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Bee Rock Property Officially Transferred To Monterey
Monterey Mayor Bill Wiggins has received the quitclaim deed for the Bee Rock natural area. Wiggins said Friday afternoon that 10.5 acres of Bee Rock now belongs to the town of Monterey. “This means that we are going to promote this to the fullest as part of our economic development plan,” Wiggins said. “Also attached to this is a conservation ... Read More »
Putnam County to Provide Sober New Year Rides
The Cookeville Police Department and Putnam County Sheriff’s Department will provide sober rides this New Year’s. Cookeville Police Captain Bobby Anderson said the joint-program hopes to get impaired drivers home safely. “Well, we want everyone to have an enjoyable and safe holiday. So the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department and the Cookeville Police Department have partnered together to offer the safe ... Read More »
TBI Identifies Man Who Died In Custody
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has identified the man who died after being arrested by the White County County Sheriff’s Office Thursday. Officials said 34-year-old Mauris Crespos walked away from a rollover crash on Highway 70 in DeKalb County Thursday morning. Crespos was located in White County after the crash. According to a statement from the TBI, White County deputies ... Read More »
Cook Charged After Threatening To Kill Children
An Algood man faces multiple charges for allegedly threatening to kill his children Thursday. Officers have charged 33-year-old Arthur James Cook III with two counts of aggravated assault and reckless endangerment. An arrest warrant indicates that Cook locked his 14-year-old and 15-year-old children outside of the home after they would not do their chores. The average temperature outside was 50-degrees ... Read More »
McMinnville Woman Found Possessing Heroin
Cookeville officers arrested a McMinnville woman for possessing heroin Friday. Twenty-five-year-old Hunter Moody faces charges of simple possession and tampering with evidence. Authorities made contact with Moody during a patrol at the Cookeville Walmart. During a casual encounter, Moody pulled something out of her pocket and pushed it into her pants. After confronted, Moody produced three bags from her pants. ... Read More »
Kentucky Woman Exposes Herself in Books A Million
A Kentucky woman faces multiple charges after exposing herself in the Cookeville Books-A-Million Thursday. Arrest warrants indicate that 38-year-old Mandy Hale of Louisville went into the store and removed her shirt. Hale exposed her breasts to several individuals including juveniles. Hale then began praying to an entity and began spitting on the store manager. Upon walking out of the store, Hale ... Read More »
Post-Christmas Organizing Makes Room for New
Many people give and receive gifts during the Christmas season. But what if you received more than you can keep? Family and Consumer Scientist April Martin said decluttering the home can help make space for new items. “If you have things you can’t use, you might be able to pass it on to someone else in your family that can ... Read More »
Post-Christmas Blues Comes with Social Disconnect
Now that Christmas has ended, some may feel a sense of dread or sadness. Those feeling sad or let down after the holidays may suffer from Post-Christmas Blues. Rachel Hash is the Case Manager Supervisor at Mental Health Cooperative. Hash said social disconnect can cause the depressed feeling. “It’s that lack of family structure or not having family. Like sometimes, ... Read More »
TBI Investigating Death Following DeKalb County Crash
The TBI is investigating the death of a Morrison man after he fled a DeKalb County crash scene and was arrested by White County deputies. The TBI released a statement saying the 25-year-old man was unresponsive upon arrival to the White County Jail for booking. The man was pronounced dead at Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital. A THP crash report indicated ... Read More »
