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Monterey Mayor Alex Garcia (left) and council members review the October meeting agenda at City Hall. The board discussed topics ranging from street safety to new signage and grant approvals.

Monterey Council Tackles Speeding, Lawsuit, and Local Upgrades

October 11, 2025

MONTEREY, Tenn. — Residents gathered at Town Hall on Monday evening as the Monterey Board of Mayor and Aldermen discussed issues ranging from...

State Senator Paul Bailey’s Cowboy Cookout: Faith, Friends, and...

October 10, 2025

WHITE COUNTY, Tenn. — Every fall, there’s one event Herbert and I look forward to as much as any homecoming or harvest festival — State Senator...

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of another...

October 8, 2025

PUTNAM COUNTY, TN—The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of another scam circulating.This specific scam is targeting family members...

THREAT MADE AGAINST LOCAL SCHOOL

October 2, 2025

PUTNAM COUNTY, TN—Today, October 2, 2025, PCSO SRO Deputies were notified of a messagecontaining threats of mass violence towards students and...

DEPOT STREET PROJECT: Public meetings begin this month as city...

September 20, 2025

The future of downtown Cookeville is beginning to take shape — and city leaders say it’s the public’s turn to weigh in.The Cookeville City Council...

SEARCH WARRANT LEADS TO ARREST OF CONFIRMED GANG MEMBER

September 18, 2025

PUTNAM COUNTY, TN—On September 17, 2025, Putnam County Sheriff’s Office arrested KevinOtey following the execution of a search warrant at his...

LAW ENFORCEMENT PRESENCE IN ALGOOD SAFELY RESOLVED

September 17, 2025

PUTNAM COUNTY, TN—Earlier today, a White Plains Academy Student was involved in an alterca-tion and sent to the principal’s office but instead...

Public hearing notice raises questions

September 15, 2025

A research and development company whose goal is to “provide responsible solid waste management to the residents of Putnam County, Tennessee” is...

ARGUMENT LEADS TO SHOOTING

September 11, 2025

PUTNAM COUNTY, TN—On September 10, 2025, Nicholas Rittenberry was shot in the stomach,flown to Vanderbilt, and later succumbed to his...

Sheriff Eddie Farris Announces His Re-Election Bid

September 8, 2025

Sheriff Eddie Farris has officially announced his intention to seek re-election in 2026 to continue serving as Sheriff of Putnam County.Sheriff...

Eldridge, Faccinato, Citizens Say Putnam County Library Discussion...

September 8, 2025

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Concerns over sexually explicit material in the Putnam County Library (PC Library) system are drawing attention ahead of...

STREET CLOSURE: West Broad Street, Sept. 8 - 12

September 5, 2025

West Broad Street, between Church Avenue and North Walnut Avenue, will be closed Monday - Friday of next week, Sept. 8 - 12, for repairs to...

Putnam County Commission District 7, is now vacant following A.J. Donadio’s move outside the district. The seat will be filled Sept. 15.

Vacancy on Putnam County Commission to Be Filled Sept. 15

September 4, 2025

Putnam County Commissioner A.J. Donadio has moved outside District 7, the area from which he was elected, creating a vacancy on the Putnam County...

Upper Cumberland Republican Update Unites Leaders Around the...

September 2, 2025

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — More than 200 Republican leaders, elected officials, and grassroots organizers from across the Upper Cumberland packed the...

The Tennessee Disaster Response Team presents Monterey Police Department with supplies to aid animal control efforts.

Monterey Police Department Strengthens Animal Control with New...

September 1, 2025

Monterey’s Police Department continues to show its dedication not just to public safety, but also to the compassionate handling of animals in...

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