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The Cookeville Goodwill Career Solutions Center will hold a job fair tomorrow. Chris Fletcher is the PR and Communications Manager for Goodwill industries of Middle Tennessee and says a total of nine employers will be seeking to fill 100 jobs in Putnam and White Counties.   “Folks should be prepared to be interviewed on site and they are encouraged to ... Read More »

Law enforcement officers gathered outside the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Monday to remember fallen officers. Lights remained flashing and officers remained at attention for the solemn occasion. Sheriff Eddie Farris said all four of Putnam County’s fallen officers have now been added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. This year Deputy J.J. “Jack” Lee and Orville Amos ... Read More »

“Run For The Wall” will roar through Putnam County Monday, May 22. County Executive Randy Porter said the group should ride into Cookeville around 4:30 p.m. “It’s a great thing, those guys go all across the country, we’re just fortunate that they’re stopping here in Putnam County. They have every year so far and they say Putnam County is one of ... Read More »

Law enforcement officers from all over the state are in Cookeville this week for training. Sheriff Eddie Farris said it’s the first time the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office has hosted the event. The Law Enforcement Training Officer’s Association will take place all week long at the Clarion Inn on Jefferson Avenue. Trainers from law enforcement organizations across the state will ... Read More »

A driver reportedly flipped their vehicle into a ditch at the intersection of Willow and Jackson in Cookeville just after 4 p.m. Friday. Emergency vehicles rushed to the scene through streets already clogged with Friday afternoon traffic. Scanner traffic indicates no one was pinned in the vehicle, however injuries have been reported. Officials warned drivers to use alternate routes for ... Read More »

When it comes to setting up students for successful student loan repayments, Tennessee Tech University is one of the best schools in the nation, according to a website. Basically, TTU does a better job preparing students to repay their loans than anyone else. Student Loan Report (studentloans.net) said TTU was 16th in the nation, and first among Tennessee public universities ... Read More »

A new law could bring changes to local boat docks. Sen. Paul Bailey said SB230 was passed at the end of the legislative session. The bill, sponsored by Bailey, would allow more of the taxes from fuel sales at marinas to go to the TWRA. Bailey said that extra money would be used to improve boating infrastructure. The bill is ... Read More »

The annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive scheduled for Saturday. Each year, letter carriers with the U.S. Postal Service collect food to donate to local food banks. Non-perishable items will be accepted. Please do not donate perishable, home-canned or expired or opened food. Donations may also be dropped off at the Post Office on Willow Avenue, Cookeville. Read More »

Putnam County’s high schools are preparing for graduation. “We’re excited about graduation ceremonies for the graduating class of 2017, we have about 800 students graduating,” Director of Schools Jerry Boyd said. Upperman High will graduate Friday, May 19 at Tennessee Tech’s Hooper Eblen Center. Cookeville High’s commencement will take place Saturday morning, also at the Hooper Eblen Center. Monterey High ... Read More »

Putnam County Schools Director Jerry Boyd said the search continues for property suitable to hold a new Park View Elementary Boyd said there’s prospects, but he hasn’t narrowed them down to present to the Board of education yet. “We’re just looking for a good opportunity for the community as far as construction of a school and a fair market price ... Read More »