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School board exploring additional office space
The Putnam County School Board voted Thursday to take an option on some property on Franklin Avenue in Cookeville as the potential location for some much needed office space. "A few weeks ago, I was approached by a local businessman, Mr. David Burnett, with an opportunity to either lease or purchase ... property on South Franklin," said Director of Schools Corby King. "For folks familiar with the area, it's the old Frontier Communications building."
Trooper Adam Cothron Transferred to Specialized Medical Facility in Atlanta
(7/28/2024 8:30pm – This story updated with photo of Trooper Cothron at his first full day at rehab.) THP trooper Adam Cothron, who was shot during a traffic stop on I-40 in Cookeville, has been transferred to a specialized medical facility in Atlanta according to Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter. On Facebook Mayor Porter wrote, “Adam, wife Gena and his whole family are so appreciative of your prayers and outpouring of support for them after this terrible tragedy. They ask that you continue to pray for Adam, as he has a long recovery road ahead of him, but they have full faith that God has this.” Donations to help the family may be made at Citizens Bank and on GoFundMe.
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