Committee Approves Resolution For Mandated Training
The Putnam County Planning Committee approved a resolution last night requiring members of the board of equalization to complete at least four hours of annual training. Putnam County Executive Randy Porter said the training will be provided free of charge by the state comptroller’s office and failing to comply with the requirement could lead to […]
Monterey Alderman Picks Up Papers To Run For Mayor
Monterey Alderman Rebecca Iaquinta has picked up papers to run for mayor. Iaquinta had previously picked up papers to serve as Alderman again and she plans to make a decision by the April 5th qualification deadline. Current Mayor Bill Wggins has already picked up papers to run for re-election. Alderman J.J. Reels has announced that […]
Work To Repair Slope Failure Continues On Highway 52 in Clay Co.
Clay County’s State Route 52 continues to be repaired after the roadway washed out the day before Christmas. The work is being conducted in the area of the Moss Fire Department. The road is currently down to one lane and being controlled by a temporary signal. TDOT officials said crews have stabilized the slide and […]
TDOT To Begin Repairing Potholes Tuesday
Tennessee Department of Transportation crews will begin repairing potholes across the Upper Cumberland tomorrow. “We really concentrate on the interstates because they carry the largest volume of traffic and then the larger state routes like State Route 111,” TDOT spokesperson Jennifer Flynn said. “If you do see our crews out there, please give them some […]
Crossville Dragway Reopening This Year
The Crossville Dragway will be reopening this year. According to a press release, Michael Newcome and Rick Wetherbee signed an agreement last week with the right to purchase the Crossville Dragway. Charlie Paterson has been hired back on as the race director for all bracket racing in 2018. The track will officially open in March for […]
Flu Cases Continue To Rise At CRMC
Cookeville Regional Medical Center continues to see an increase in flu cases. Infection Prevention Manager Stephanie Etter said we could be entering the peak flu season. “Looking at the latest CDC report, I think we are going to see another 10 weeks of the flu,” Etter said. “The vaccine is not as effective as we […]
