Commission Discusses Buffalo Valley And Brotherton Precincts
The Buffalo Valley voting precinct may be safe from consolidation plans. Putnam County Election Commissioners met Wednesday to discuss the possibility of relocating the Buffalo Valley and Brotherton polling places. Commissioner David Dukes said he would like to see the Buffalo Valley precinct remain open, even though voting numbers don’t justify that decision. “Obviously the numbers […]
Cumberland County Conducting Broadband Survey
Cumberland County officials are asking residents to complete a broadband internet survey to test connection speeds. County Mayor Allen Foster said Cumberland residents have struggled with reliable broadband services for several years. “We’ve noticed that there’s a problem with the actual maps that the FCC uses that are used to award grants,” Foster said. “I’ve […]
Missing 85-Year-Old Dementia Patient Found Safe
Upper Cumberland authorities have found a missing 85-year-old dementia patient. The White County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday the unidentified elderly woman is safe and receiving medical treatment. “I want to thank our deputies for the quick response and going above and beyond for every citizen of White County,” White County Sheriff Steve Page wrote. “The […]
DeKalb Schools Prepping Designs for New Elementary, High School
The DeKalb County School District continues their pursuit for a new elementary and high school in Smithville. Director of Schools Patrick Cripps said the district is working with Upland Design Group on the location and design of the building. “We’re looking at land that we already have and placing the school on that property,” Cripps said. […]
Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Receives Helicopter
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) has received its first helicopter. Sheriff Eddie Farris said the helicopter will provide a much-needed resource in illegal narcotics investigations. “Each time the helicopter goes up, it has to be mission-specific. We’re expecting at least half of that mission time to be dedicated to illegal narcotics,” Farris said. “Whether […]
Cookeville Resolution Would Surplus CRH Property
Cookeville City Council will consider a resolution Thursday declaring the Cumberland River Hospital property as surplus. Cookeville Regional Medical Center (CRMC) CEO Paul Korth said the hospital will make a final push to sell the CRH facility and its assets as a whole. “I think our first step is going to be we will package […]
Womack Wants Cities To Regulate Own Smoking, Vaping Laws
Cookeville Councilman Charles Womack wants state legislators to allow municipalities to regulate their own smoking and vaping laws in public areas. Womack said the state has only allowed three venues in the entire state to have their own smoking bans, including Dogwood Park. “We asked for an exemption three years ago and were able to […]
