Cookeville News

Eddie Farris, left, the sole candidate for the Putnam County Sheriff, speaks to Ray Smith, Matthew Smith and Juanita Smith during Tuesday night's "Meet the Candidates" forum at the Leslie Town Centre.

Albebra I - Front Row, L-R: Lora Darnell, Trenton Dean, Madison Evetts, Sara Hix, Bailey Porter, Makenzie Mercer, Ethan Reid, Dylan Texachua, Matthew ... On Tuesday, April 15, 27 students from Macon County High School traveled to Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville, TN to compete in the 58th Annual State-Wide High School Math Contest.

Cookeville City Council may approve the purchase of new software that would enable the Cookeville Police Department to manage records digitally to demonstrate the department is in compliance with federal standards.

Two brothers who defrauded millions of dollars from thousands of investors in an oil and gas drilling scheme lost a bid Tuesday to have their convictions and sentences overturned.

Nearly a pound and a half of marijuana was found in the trunk of a vehicle that was stopped by a Putnam County Sheriff's Deputy, court documents state.

Krissy is a specially trained arson dog, and is currently a semi-finalist for the 2014 American Humane Association Hero Dog Award.

It was a busy weekend for Walmart shoplifters - which meant an even busier weekend for police.

A Cookeville man was arrested Friday on two counts of attempted second degree murder for an incident that occurred March 21. Haider Al Mohsin was due in court this morning.

PUTNAM COUNTY The Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce's Existing Industry Committee in conjunction with the Highlands Economic Partnership is hosting the inaugural Highlands Industrial Trade Show from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. on May 15 at Hyder-Burks Agriculture Pavilion.

The Putnam County Election Commission has decided when they will meet to certify May election results, including the special election for the annexation of a Cookeville territory.

Stew was born in Detroit, Michigan and grew up in Middle Tennessee. He currently lives in Nashville with his wife and daughter.

It's all about making a good first impression. And that's exactly what Upper Cumberland Regional Airport board members want to do when it comes to business and other community development individuals landing their jets locally.

Two flat screen TVs, a TV soundboard and two computers are among the items a Monterey man is charged with stealing, court documents show.

A Cookeville man is facing multiple charges stemming from running a stop sign early Friday morning.

It was a standing room only crowd during last night's Board of Zoning Appeals meeting as residents of the Laurel Park and Bilbrey Park subdivisions gathered to voice opposition of a residential care home that has intentions of opening in their neighborhood.

A man who led police on a high speed vehicle chase then fled barefoot during a cold night in March 2013 pled guilty to the charges and was sentenced in criminal court yesterday.

Cookeville police recently discovered over 50 marijuana plants growing in a man's apartment.

A Cane Creek School teacher recently reported someone stole her camera from her classroom.

A request submitted on behalf of property owners in Bilbrey Park and Laurel Park subdivisions regarding the location of a residential care home will be considered tonight as the Cookeville Board of Zoning Appeals meets.

You might have noticed a new restaurant-on-wheels hanging around our small Lafayette town.