AAAD Meet And Greet In Sparta Monday
Area Agency on Aging and Disability will be in White County Monday, informing residents about the new SNAP benefits program. AAAD Family Caregiver Coordinator Claire Farless said the new program could provide seniors with extra SNAP benefits by helping them take advantage of the extra medical deduction. “Most seniors get around $15 worth of benefits […]
April Showers Bring Yard Sales
Spring brings flowers and rain showers, but what about yard sales? Soon enough yard sales will be popping up all over Cookeville. If you plan to sell your winter wares within Cookeville make sure to purchase a permit. Jeff Littrell directs the Cookeville Codes Department. “The purpose of this permit is to keep people from […]
TCAT Livingston Addressing Workforce Needs With New Programs
Tennessee Applied Technology at Livingston….addressing workforce needs with new programs that will begin later this year. One of those programs approved by the Tennessee Board of Regents, power pole construction, as part of a partnership with the Jackson County Board of Education. Myra West is President of TCAT at Livingston. “We’re excited about having that […]
Cookeville Council Approves Animal Shelter Bequest
The Cookeville-Putnam County Animal Shelter stands to receive some $1.2 million. The unexpected money the bequest from the estate of Mary Ayers, a retired Tennessee Tech University professor who passed away. “Next is to assess the needs out there and what can be done,” Cookeville City Councilman Dwight Henry said. “We are really proud of […]
Avalon Center Gives Thumbs Up To Domestic Violence Cellphone Law
A local advocacy group says a bill dealing with cell phones will benefit domestic violence victims. If signed into law by Governor Haslam, the bill would make it easier for domestic violence victims to get off the cellphone plans of their abusers and have rights transferred to themselves. Crossville Avalon Center President Rachel Bruning said […]
TN Reconnect Info Sessions At Vol State Campuses Tuesday
Vol State Campuses across the state…hosting Tennessee Reconnect info sessions Tuesday. The tuition free program provides community college education for adults who do not have a degree. Vol State Livingston Director Michael Powell said he encourages eligible adults to attend the event. “If you look at our area, you will see that almost 20-percent of […]
Cookeville Approves Contract With Retail Consulting Firm
The Cookeville City Council approved Thursday a one year contract with a retail development consulting firm. Under the $32,000 contract with Retail Strategies, the firm will conduct a market analysis of Cookeville by studying demographics, psychographics, customer expenditure date, and retail gap analysis. “We feel like we’ve got some great momentum right now. The shoppes […]
Cookeville Police Investigating Graffiti Incidents
Cookeville police are asking the public for help in identifying the person or persons responsible for damaging an area businesses with graffiti. The picture below posted on the department’s Facebook page Friday morning. Anyone with information should contact Detective Sergeant. Ryan Acuff at 931-520-5320
Rainy Weather A Strikeout For Local Ball Teams
For Upper Cumberland baseball and softball teams this spring, it’s been less about balls and strikes and more about fronts and shortwaves. A rainy past two months have meant little time to practice and some challenging conditions. “It’s stop and go and baseball is a game of rhythm where you want to play four times […]
Planning Stages Underway For Mountain Bike Trail At Edgar Evins State Park
Officials at Edgar Evins State Park have a vision of constructing a mountain bike trail in the future. Park Manager Kenny Gragg said he’s hoping for a trail that will be used by all skill levels. “We are hoping for a little bit off all that. The first section of the trail we hope will […]
