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Putnam County will be one of 16 counties across the state to use poll pads during Tuesday’s election. Putnam County Election Commission Deputy Administrator Sara Shaw said the devices allow election workers to scan voter identification cards. “Poll pads are actually just iPads that have an app on them that has all the voting data from our county. It will ... Read More »

The Diocese of Nashville has published a list accusing two former Cookeville priests of sexually abusing a minor. The diocese identified the local priests as Father Edward Albert Walenga and Father James Murphy Jr. Both men previously served at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. The publication said Walenga died in November of 1983 and Murphy passed away in October of ... Read More »

Healthcare isn’t a new issue, we talk about ACO’s with Dr. Brent Stanton As we prepare to head to the polls for another election, one of the issues at the forefront for many is healthcare. We continue our talk about affordable healthcare. There are however several groups of doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare providers, who are trying to find a ... Read More »

The City of Crossville has approved spending nearly $88,000 for new vehicles and equipment. Captain Brian Eckelson said the purchases include a $29,791 Chevrolet Slverado, two Chevrolet Impalas for $20,441 each, and some in-car camera systems for $17,264. “We had budgeted $177,000 for vehicles and equipment,” Eckelson said. That leaves us enough to purchase one more fully equipped patrol car ... Read More »

Changes to court security procedures will begin at the Putnam County Courthouse Monday. A new X-ray machine and metal detectors will now be located at the South doors of the courthouse. Lieutenant Eric Hall said that will be the new entry for people visiting the courthouse. “It’s really good to be able to do this and to be able to ... Read More »

Monterey’s board of mayor and aldermen will take a look at bylaws and a master plan for Meadow Creek Park when they meet Monday night. The updated master plan includes a proposal for a mountain bike trail that will be developed by a group of local volunteers. “We’ve been working with lots of different groups and one of the groups ... Read More »

Putnam County saw another increase in building permits issued but a slight decrease in construction costs in October. County Executive Randy Porter says 38 total permits were issued last month, up slightly from August and September. Over 130 permits have now been issued for the 2018-2019 fiscal year, with more than half being for single family homes. Porter said the ... Read More »

A committee is looking to pass a referendum in Fentress County Tuesday that would legalize liquor sales in the county. Lynn Dayhuff, Chairman of the Committee to Legalize Whiskey, says allowing retail package sales will allow residents to purchase their liquor legally while benefiting the county. “It’s bootlegged here [and] it’s been bootlegged here all my life. It wasn’t moonshine ... Read More »

A Smithville woman faces multiple charges after striking a vehicle during a police pursuit in Jackson County yesterday. Officials charged April Lee, 41, with Due Care and Financial Responsibility. Lee’s police pursuit charges are pending with Jackson County. Lee failed to stop for a Gainesboro Police Unit while traveling West on State Route 135 around 11:19 PM. Lee then struck a ... Read More »

A drunk driver faces charges after striking a Monterey Police Department vehicle last night. Victor Israel Torrez Francisco, 30, faces a DUI, Exercise Due Care, Open Container, Drivers License 30 Day Residency, and Financial Responsibility. Police Chief Bill Randolph said Francisco collided with a PD vehicle on East Stratton Ave. and South Holly St. Francisco failed to obey the traffic signal ... Read More »