Tag Archives: Putnam County

The Tennessee Court of Appeals denied the appeal of Willie Nathan Jones on second degree murder and attempted second degree murder charges. Jones currently serving 37 years on the charges. In a ruling from Judge Robert L. Holloway, Jr, the court affirmed the judgement of the trial court. The appeals court found the defendant’s claims of cumulative errors did not ... Read More »

Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said Cumberland Cove area receiving broadband access is a big step towards his goal of county wide coverage. Over 50 percent of the county will have access to high speed Internet by the end of the year. “I think it is amazing news,” Porter said. “We have been working on this for a long time. ... Read More »

The Upper Cumberland has seen several stand off situations in recent days, all have ended peacefully. Defusing a crisis situation in real time has many moving parts. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said Law enforcement looks at who the person is, where the crisis is and how much time they have to negotiate. Farris said building rapport and reaching out ... Read More »

The head of the Algood Liquor by the Drink Committee said she sees economic benefits in her petition. Algood Liquor by the Drink Head Tiffany Anton said now that liquor by the drink is on the November 3rd ballot, the groundwork starts. Anton said she hopes people see an economic driver, not morality issues. “I’m aware of the religious aspects, ... Read More »

The Upper Cumberland Airport has updated its airport zoning map. The zoning map sets height restrictions for infrastructures built around the airport. Manager Dean Selby said the airspace is reevaluated every 10 years to match the layout plan. “When that pilot is flying in, and we are talking about instrument conditions,” Selby said. “When the ceiling is at 200 hundred ... Read More »

It appears Putnam County has weathered the feared sales tax downturn from COVID as June revenue numbers increased 10.3 percent over last year. That countywide increase essentially wipes away the 9.3 percent decrease from April during the COVID shutdown, according to numbers released by County Mayor Randy Porter. Sales tax numbers for June reported Wednesday. County sales tax numbers increased ... Read More »

The family of a missing Putnam County man remains hopeful and asks for your help to locate him. Tabitha Garza, the niece of Arnold “Chigger” Vaughn, said the family has not seen or heard from him since July 31st. Garza said Vaughn was known to be away for days at a time, but always returned home to care for his ... Read More »

The Putnam County Sheriffs Department is searching for Emanual Gage for questioning on a drive-by shooting Tuesday night. According to department officials, deputies responded to a home on Platinum Circle around 7pm. A black Nissan Altima, driven by Gage, had allegedly driven by and shot at the home. “The homeowner was not at home and no injuries were reported,” Sheriff ... Read More »

Cookeville Regional reported its 20th COVID-19 fatality Tuesday. The patient from White County passed away in the overnight hours, according to Cookeville Regional Public Relations Director Melahn Finley. A total of 23 patients are currently being treated at CRMC with six in intensive care. Putnam County reports 512 active cases, according to the Tennessee Department of Health. The county is ... Read More »

Governor Bill Lee’s new grant program to fund school connectivity could be a help in the Putnam County Schools. Lee announced a $15 million program Thursday to help districts purchase wi-fi or mi-fi devices for students. Putnam County Director of Schools Corby King said those expenses can add up quickly. “We provided about five hundred and fifty hot spots to ... Read More »