Tag Archives: Court

The United States District Court of Middle Tennessee has taken the case of Putnam County Commissioner Jimmy Neal under advisement. A preliminary hearing occurred Thursday in front of U.S. Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern. The court will reconvene Monday at 2:00 p.m. to continue the hearing. Neal was charged and arrested last month by federal agents for the possession, receipt and ... Read More »

Overton County Clerk Victoria Looper pled guilty Thursday to accessing a state computer and gaining personal benefit from it. Looper appeared in front of Judge Gary McKenzie in Overton County. The sentencing was diverted after Looper admitted to a violation of the State Computer Act. According to District Attorney Bryant Dunaway, the action is a Class C Felony. Looper shared ... Read More »

Jackson County Commission approved two resolutions Monday that would bring in more money to the county general fund. One being increasing litigation taxes, and the other levying an additional litigation tax. County Mayor Randy Heady said that the idea behind the move stems from finding a revenue stream the county didn’t previously have, that also doesn’t burden the average taxpayer. ... Read More »

Livingston City Court is moving to the Overton County Justice Center, effective immediately. Livingston Board of Aldermen voted to enter an agreement with Overton County to host Livingston’s court. Mayor Curtis Hayes said city court will be held one night a month on every third Thursday. “We looked at city hall and it just wasn’t secure enough,” Hayes said. “We ... Read More »

A $100,000 technology grant has been awarded to Putnam County’s Justice Center to modernize the legal process. Circuit Court Clerk Jennifer Wilkerson said it became clear during the pandemic that technology to limit contact was needed. Wilkerson said the new equipment will provide video monitors, telestrators, and new lines of communication to benefit both parties in a court case. “This ... Read More »

UCHRA CASA is holding an inaugural motorcycle poker run to help raise money for four counties on Saturday. That includes Putnam, Overton, Cumberland and Smith Counties. Director Damon Prince said they support children who have been abused or neglected and are in the court system. He said despite receiving state funding, fundraising makes a significant portion of the money that ... Read More »

Anyone with a Cookeville City Court case scheduled for April 20 at 9:00 AM will need to be at CPAC for their hearing. Cookeville City Judge David Ledbetter said this is simply due to a large number of cases being set for this docket during the pandemic, resulting in a venue change. Residents can still reach out to the city ... Read More »

Jason Lawson has been appointed by the Governor as the District Attorney General for the 15th Judicial District. The 15th Judicial District includes Jackson, Macon, Trousdale, Smith and Wilson Counties. Lawson had been serving as the Pro Tem District Attorney General following the retirement of Tommy Thompson. Lawson said he is excited for the chance to fill the shoes of ... Read More »

Putnam County Courts are further opening up with eviction notices going out to residents on Thursday. Circuit Court Clerk Jennifer Wilkerson said in-person proceedings are currently at 50 percent capacity. Wilkerson said the next changes are that people will start getting eviction notices April 1 and jury trials will resume in May. “What we are telling you is, yes courts ... Read More »

In-person court proceedings will be suspended for Crossville City Court until after March 31 because of the pandemic. That decision was announced Friday and stems from an order given by the Tennessee Supreme Court. Anyone who has been cited into Crossville City Court and has a pending date is being asked to call the city court clerk to reschedule their ... Read More »