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Cookeville officials are looking into the possibility of adding light strands across streets in the city’s downtown area. Economic Development Coordinator Melinda Keifer said the city is only discussing the possibility and nothing is set in stone. “Some of the council had been in Chattanooga for a work session and they noticed Chattanooga has lights strung across the street,” Keifer ... Read More »
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Body Identified In Putnam County Death Investigation
Putnam County authorities have released the identity of a man found deceased in a vehicle at the Cookeville Walmart this week. A preliminary report from the Medical Examiner’s Office said that 47-year-old Philippe Ceverain of Haiti appeared to have died from health-related issues. Officials at the Putnam County Sheriff’s office said Ceverain was in the country for an extended period ... Read More »
Hawkins Ready to Serve, Grant Won’t Appeal
Algood’s newest council member is ready to serve her community after the Grant v. Steidl election case was dismissed in Chancery Court Wednesday morning. Ruby Hawkins said she thanks everyone who has supported her from the beginning 55 days after the August election. “For one thing, I’m proud it’s over,” Hawkins said. “I would just like to thank all of the people ... Read More »
Cutcher Provides Project Updates For Cummins Falls
Officials at Cummins Falls State Park hope to have a new visitors center in place by the next year and a half. Park Manager Ray Cutcher provided an update on the project during a public meeting on Wednesday. “We thought we would be in construction right now but it hasn’t happened. Back in the spring, we put it out to ... Read More »
Cookeville Woman Punches Neighbor Over Parking
A Cookeville woman faces a charge of assault after throwing a punch at a neighbor. A neighbor asked Michelle Reagan, 33, to not park in the two spots at the apartment complex of 186 East 17th Street as they were expecting company and asked Reagan to move her car. According to the arrest warrant, Reagan then became aggressive and hit the neighbor ... Read More »
NWS To Survey Fentress County Storm Damage Thursday
The National Weather Service will send a team to Fentress County Thursday to determine if a tornado touched down in the Muddy Pond area early Wednesday morning. Overton County Emergency Management joined Fentress County officials in the area just after midnight after residents reported hearing what sounded like a train coming through the area. Upon arrival, officials found a home ... Read More »
Flooding Causes Issues In Putnam County
Flood waters entered several businesses in Monterey early Wednesday morning and forced several roads to close across the county. Putnam County EMA officials said at least 12 inches of water entered a business on Crossville Street in Monterey. Occupants of an adjacent apartment had to be evacuated with the assistance of the Monterey Police Department. Bowman’s Auto Sales also flooded ... Read More »
Algood Election Case Dismissed, Hawkins Wins
The Algood Election Case was dismissed in Chancery Court Wednesday, declaring Ruby Hawkins as the final council member. Chancellor Ronald Thurman dismissed the case on the basis of indispensable parties and the fact that Justin Grant’s party filed an amended complaint outside of the set five-day window. In a written statement, Hawkins thanked everyone who supported her during the process. ... Read More »
Possible Tornado Causes Damage In Fentress County
A possible tornado touched down in Fentress County just after midnight Wednesday. Overton County Emergency Management joined Fentress County officials at the area just off Muddy Pond Road. According to Overton EMA, residents heard a “train coming through.” Upon arrival, officials found a home at 1870 Campground Road off its foundation with trees down. Overton County EMA officials said all the trees appeared to be blown down in the same direction. No injuries reported. ... Read More »
Putnam Schools Labeled as “Needing Improvement” by TDOE
![The Tennessee Department of Education named the Putnam County School System as a district in need of improvement based on student performance. Upperman High School is one of five schools and the only high school listed as an additional target support and improvement school [File Photo]](https://newstalk941.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Upperman-High-School-1-150x150.jpg)
The Putnam County School System looks to address several concerns after the Tennessee Department of Education identified the district as “needing improvement”. Superintendent Jerry Boyd said Putnam Schools are much more capable than what the state’s 2018 District Accountability report indicates. “We’re going to and have been looking at areas we need to improve, but we also know one set ... Read More »
