Cumberland County deputies are investigating a burglary that took place at a home on Smith Mountain Road Thursday morning. The homeowners, who were not home at the time of the burglary, reported someone had removed a screen from an unlocked window to enter the house. The report states the suspect stole a .22-caliber rifle and a prescription bottle containing approximately ... Read More »
The Tennessee State Veterinarian reports six cases of horses being sickened by the West Nile Virus with at least one in Cumberland County. Dr. Charles Hatcher said West Nile cases in horses typically indicate the likelihood of the virus being transmitted to people as well. “That’s important because we try to monitor those so we can let horse owners know ... Read More »
The 2018 Cookeville-Putnam County Christmas Parade has changed its theme due to copyright issues. County Executive Randy Porter said the parade will no longer be using ‘A Whoville Christmas’ after Dr. Seuss Enterprises “politely refused” to grant use of their trademarks. “When you start looking at all the media that we do, it’s going to be live streamed on Facebook, ... Read More »
Bath and Body Works has nearly finished a complete remodel of its Cookeville location. Store Manager Sharon Eldridge said when the business re-opens on Saturday it will be a combined Bath and Body Works and White Barn candles shop. “That allows us to have our home fragrance accessories and a bigger candle selection,” Eldridge said. “We are excited about being ... Read More »
Monterey is looking to add and repair sidewalks around town. Mayor Bill Wiggins said a priority area would be Burkes Elementary School. “There’s not a sidewalk anywhere off that campus and those kids have to walk down streets,” Wiggins said. “I want to proceed with a study for the sidewalk needs in Monterey and work with all of our partners ... Read More »
Putnam County Sheriff’s Deputies charged a Cookeville woman with aggravated assault Wednesday. Authorities booked Alyssa Phillips, 23, into the Putnam County Jail on a 25 thousand dollar bond. A passerby initially called officials after witnessing two people fight in the front yard of a Skymont Dr. residence. When officials arrived they found Phillips and another resident. The arrest warrant indicates ... Read More »
The Monterey Building and Grounds Committee voted Thursday to extend the town’s rail trail from Walnut Street to Oak Street. If approved by the board of mayor and aldermen, the town will use $21,000 from the Standing Stone Health Care trust fund to pay for part of the project. That fund was established several years ago to pay for such ... Read More »
Faculty and students at Hermitage Springs Elementary School in Clay County are mourning the loss of 11-year-old Harley Evans. Evans was fatally shot at her home Monday by 29-year-old Jacob Snyder while her father, Justin Evans, and her father’s girlfriend suffered injuries. Hermitage Springs Principal John Denton said he was shocked when he was informed about the shooting. “My bus driver ... Read More »
Over 11,700 people have cast their votes for the 2018 midterm elections in Putnam County as early voting draws to a close. Election Commission Administrator Debbie Steidl said that number is slightly higher than the 2014 midterm election. “We just hope people will come out today, or tomorrow, or on election day,” Steidl said. “We give people plenty of time ... Read More »
One of the new restaurants at the Shoppes at Eagle Point in Cookeville has announced an opening date. Five Guys Burgers and Fires is set to open Monday, Nov. 19. The owner of the location said the company is hiring. Anyone interested in applying can visit the store location along Interstate Drive in Suite 211 between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 ... Read More »
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