Cookeville man arrested for counterfeit drugs, Early Voting begins today, and CPD announces sobriety checkpoint.

In the news, just one day remains for candidates to get their names on the ballot for the August 4th municipal elections in Putnam County; a new grocery store is now open; and March construction in Cookeville tops ten million dollars. 

In the news, an "urban living" development may be coming to Cookeville; retired Putnam County teachers are stepping up to help address staffing shortages; and a Cookeville man is facing a number of charges after leading officers on a chase through two counties. 

In the news, human remains found near Window Cliffs State Park have now been identified, a hearing was held Tuesday in a Putnam County murder case, and a well-known local historian has passed away.

COVID numbers down to six at CRMC plus the hospital teams with other TN hospitals to help Ukraine and a beloved business will close its door the end of the month.

In the news, the mayor of Monterey resigns, a new business is moving into the old Cookeville KMart store, and the Republican Party has disqualified a candidate from running in their primary. 

In the news, another candidate enters the Cookeville City Council race, litigation continues over access to Bee Rock; and a rezoning in south Cookeville is recommended for approval, in spite of opposition from neighbors. 

In the news, Putnam County is looking to expand broadband internet service to everyone, Cookeville police are cracking down on cellphone use by drivers, and a threat at Cookeville High School is deemed to be a hoax.

In the news, an accidental shooting has led to charges against a Cookeville man, a family pet perishes in a house fire, and more candidates are showing interest in the 2022 elections. 

A Cookeville woman has been murdered and her fiance is in custody, the race for Cookeville city council began this week as candidates started picking up qualifying petitions, and the sheriff’s department is asking for help to find a missing teenage girl.