Search Begins For Cookeville High School Principal
The Putnam County School System began searching for a new Cookeville High School Principal Friday. Superintendent Jerry Boyd said the school system will use several different platforms to advertise the position, including national and regional publications. “From this point, we will keep the window open to accept applications until the first week of March,” Boyd […]
Cookeville, Center Hill Lake To Host Kayak Bass Championship
Cookeville and Center Hill Lake will play host to the inaugural Pro-Am Kayak Bass Championship later this year. Zach Ledbetter is the Vice President of Vistor Development for the Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors’ Bureau. He said landing the event will help increase tourism for the region. “It’s a huge win for our community,” Ledbetter said. “You’re […]
Van Buren Residents Vote Down Proposed Wheel Tax
Van Buren County residents voted down a proposed wheel tax Thursday. The Van Buren Election Commission reports 513 citizens voted against the motion compared to 427 voting in favor. Had the proposal passed, the tax would have funded new correctional positions at the county jail. Residents petitioned against the wheel tax proposal after county commissioners […]
Restraining Orders Issued To Celina Pharmacies, Pharmacists
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a complaint against two Celina pharmacies and owner Thomas Weir over allegations of unlawful opioid distribution. A federal judge issued restraining orders against Oakley Pharmacy, Inc., which includes Dale Hollow Pharmacy and Xpress Pharmacy of Clay County. A statement released by the DOJ indicates Weir and three […]
TDOT Approves Livingston for Sidewalk Project Funds
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has approved the City of Livingston for sidewalk grant funding. Downtown Revitalization Committee Chair Ray Evans said the city will receive nearly $739,000 to improve sidewalk in the downtown area. “That grant will replace and rebuild all the sidewalks along Main Street and Broad Street from the courthouse square […]
Cookeville Asking State To Allow Lodging Tax
State lawmakers will consider allowing Cookeville to levy a 3-percent hotel-motel tax. Legislation prevents cities from implementing the tax, but Cookeville City Manager Mike Davidson said lawmakers might exempt Cookeville from the law. “In recent years the General Assembly has authorized many cities across the state to adopt a hotel-motel tax where a county has […]
Baxter Seeking Federal Funds for Waste Water Treatment Upgrades
Baxter will seek federal funding to help improve the city’s waste water treatment plant. City Engineer Tom Bennett said the project is much needed for the future growth of the community. “The City of Baxter commissioned a study of their waste water treatment facility about a year ago in response to lots of development and […]
