PCSO Apprehends Runaway UHAUL Subjects
On March 9th, 2021 the Putnam County Sheriff’s office deputies responded to a report of a suspicious U-Haul truck which was backed in at the Dollar…
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UMS Buzz 3/10/21
One Year Later: The Science Behind The Deadly Tennessee Tornadoes
It’s been one year since deadly tornadoes hit Middle Tennessee leaving a path of destruction and 19 people dead in Putnam County.
Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Possible Animal Cruelty Case
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a possible animal cruelty case. Deputies responded to Lake Hill Road in Monterey in reference to several cattle that were found deceased.
Vol State President Jerry Faulkner Announces Retirement
Jerry Faulkner, president of Volunteer State Community College, has announced that he will be retiring this summer. Faulkner will have served as president for more than nine years, guiding the college through a period of growth and challenge.
Algood Police Department Hosts Inaugural “PACK-A-CRUISER” Food Drive
On Saturday, February 27, 2021, the Algood Police Department is partnering with the Speedway Corporation for the first “PACK-A-CRUISER” food drive.
Upperman Middle School Art Teacher Awarded 2021 Tennessee Art Educator Of The Year
The Putnam County School System is pleased to announce that Janis Nunnally, Visual Art Educator at Upperman Middle School, has been awarded the 2021 Tennessee Art Educator of the Year by the Tennessee Art Education Association as well as being elected to serve as the Middle Level Director on the National Art Education Association Board of Director.
Search Warrant Leads To Seizure Of Drugs, Guns, And Cash In Cookeville
On February 12, 2021, Putnam County Sheriff’s Office deputies assisted with a drug investigation which resulted in the arrest of two suspects, Mark Anthony Phy and Joshua Wayne Gaw at 1125 Spurlock Drive Cookeville, Tennessee.
WATCH: UHS Lady Bees Basketball Team Wins TSSAA AA District Championship
Watch the Lady Bees take on the Tigerettes in the championship game.
Tennessee Colleges And Universities Will Save $112M
Tennessee’s colleges and universities will benefit from nearly $112 million in net present value interest cost savings over the next 24 years after the Tennessee State School Bond Authority’s (TSSBA) successful sale of $713.4 million of higher education facilities refunding bonds.