Tennessee Quit Week Encourages Residents To Break Up With Tobacco
Local drug prevention coalitions encourage residents to break up with tobacco during this week’s Tennessee Quit Week. Power of Putnam grant coordinator Sarah Blessing said ending the toxic relationship with tobacco can benefit you and others. “There are facts about tobacco and how it affects you,” Blessing said. “It causes heart diseases, various cancers, and […]
Tennessee Tech’s FFA Clinics Engage HS Students
At least 400 high school students will participate in Tennessee Tech’s annual Future Farmers of America (FFA) Clinic Thursday. Dennis Fennewald is an Associate Professor at Tennessee Tech’s School of Agriculture. He said the program serves as an outreach for FFA students wanting to learn more about and engage in agriculture studies. “Some of the […]
House Bill Proposal Allows Lawmakers to Choose US Senate Candidates
A bill proposed by Tennessee Representative Ryan Williams would allow state lawmakers to choose candidates for United States Senate seats. Williams said House Bill 0021 allows legislatures from both parties to nominate a candidate of their choosing to be elected by the people. “U.S. Senators were elected entirely by state legislatures [before 1913],” Williams said. […]
Fire Hall Expansion Project Nearly Complete
A project to expand the Algood Fire Hall is nearing completion. City Administrator Keith Morrison said construction crews are putting some final touches on the new building. “They are putting ceiling tile in, painting counters, and trying to polish up the floors,” Morrison said. “We are working towards getting a punch list so we can […]
Appeals Court Overturns Decision in Lauren Agee Death Case
The Tennessee Court of Appeals has overturned a decision in the wrongful death case of Lauren Agee at Center Hill Lake. A three-judge panel overturned Judge Jonathan Young’s decision Wednesday to grant summary judgment to Hannah Nicole Palmer, saying Young had not ruled properly in the case. Agee was found dead at Center Hill Lake […]
Smithville Looking Toward Grants for Sewer Rehab
Smithville City Council will consider applying for grant funding to cover costs for an upcoming sewer rehabilitation project. Mayor Josh Miller said the city will likely apply for nearly $400,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to cover expenses. “It’s outdated. The infrastructure is just getting old,” Miller said. “When you’re dealing with sewer […]
