City of Sparta to Hire New Police Officer, Firefighter
Sparta citizens will see a new police officer and fireman on duty in the next weeks. The City of Sparta approved the hiring of Police Officer Matthew Farmer and Fireman Danny Webb at the Thursday meeting. Police Chief Jeff Guth said he has seen an increase of sickness among the officers. “We are needing somebody that […]
Jackson County Using New TDOT Process to Widen Highway 56
Jackson County officials are using a new TDOT application process to request Highway 56 be widened coming into the county. County Mayor Randy Heady says the expansion project is vital to the county’s future. “The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development wants to help us and wants us to have slabs ready for buildings […]
Algood Expects Delayed Completion of Fire Hall
The City of Algood expects a delayed completion date for the Fire Hall. City Manager Keith Morrison said the poor winter weather could affect further construction. “However paving may be affected by the weather, we do not anticipate that the Fire Hall will be complete by the end of December due to the weather delays,” […]
Manna’s Hana Nearing Full Capacity
Manna’s Hana Riding Center has almost reached full capacity with students. Bobbie Abell is the owner of the facility that provides recreational riding for individuals with special needs. “Our top capacity right now is 32 and we were at 27,” Abell said. “Now we are actively looking for a place so we can expand and […]
PCSS Rolling Reader Project to be Completed Next Month
The Putnam County School System’s Rolling Reader Bus will be ready to go next month. PreK-5 Curriculum Supervisor Jill Ramsey says the bus needs a few more finishing touches before it hits the road. “The interior is almost finished. We are going to be painting the inside of it as soon as we get back […]
UCHRA Hopes to Address Opiate Crisis Through Grant Funding
The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency looks to address the region’s opiate crisis through additional grant funding. Executive Director Mark Farley says the grant funding would help create a drug treatment program and provide additional services to all 14 counties. “We have submitted an application… to try and get some funds to provide a regional […]
UC Christmas Remains Traditional After 100 Years
Christmas comes and goes each year. Even after one hundred years, the spirit of Christmas celebrations remains the same. That according to history professor emeritus Dr. Calvin Dickinson. “It is interesting to think about Christmas is still a very traditional celebration. Whereas other celebrations may have changed a lot, July the 4th and so forth may […]
