Tornado Distribution Center Moving
The Putnam County Tornado Survivors’ Distribution Center will open in a new location Friday. The center will move to 620 South Jefferson Avenue, in the shopping center adjacent to Electronic Express. The center will be open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1pm to 6pm. Saturday hours will be from 9am to Noon. Supplies are available […]
Smithville Looking At Better Warning System
Smithville officials are working on implementing a better tornado warning system for residents. Mayor Josh Miller said the concern comes after Putnam County’s tornado devastation. “I just don’t think that we are ready as far as our alert system with the sirens,” Miller said. “The bottom line is saving lives, I mean we can’t stop […]
Bailey Said State Preparing Budget To Protect Against Virus
State Senator Paul Bailey said the legislature wants to make sure it puts safeguards in place for longer term impacts from the coronavirus. State department heads have made more than 400 million dollars in cuts to the state budget first proposed by Governor Bill Lee earlier this year. “Tennessee derives most of its revenue from […]
Interviews Delayed For New Putnam Schools Director
The coronavirus fight will delay interviews with candidates for the Putnam County Director of Schools. Putnam County School Board Chair Dr. Dawn Fry said the plan is to still have a new director named by the end of the school year. “The remainder of the board is hopeful that we can still have our person […]
Sparta Considering Wastewater Flow Study
The City of Sparta wants to conduct a flow study of the city’s wastewater system. Sparta City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the study could help the city in multiple ways. “We know there are improvements that we want to make with our sewer system and the flow monitoring helps us identify the most beneficial areas […]
Three-Weekend Push Of Volunteers Needed For Highway 70
Volunteers will be needed the next three weekends to help transition the Highway 70 cleanup. “We’re leaving the cleanup phase and entering the recovery phase,” Putnam County EMA Director of Volunteers Kevin Tucker said. FEMA trucks have been working over the last several days staging large pieces of debris. That debris will continue to be […]
Life Church To Begin Deliveries To Seniors
Seniors in need of non-perishable food items can receive free deliveries beginning Monday. Life Church will deliver food baskets from 1-3pm each day. Deliveries will be dropped at the front door. “We know there are many seniors afraid to go and shop for needed food items,” Life Church said in a statement. To request a […]
Porter: County Continues To Monitor COVID-19
Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said county officials continue to monitor and make contingency plans as the nation deals with COVID-19. “The safety and well-being of all our employees and citizens is our number one priority,” Porter said. “I encourage you not to panic and remain calm as we work through this illness, like we […]
Blood Donations Needed During Coronavirus Scare
Blood Assurance reminds you should continue to give blood despite the need for limiting social contact. Vice President Jay Baumgardner said making an appointment at Blood Assurance Dot Org can protect you. “We’re trying to make sure that we are being understanding of where people are,” Baumgardner said. “And if you want to stop in, […]
Jordi Pleads Guilty to 2nd Degree Murder
Joshua Jordi has pleaded guilty for the 2nd Degree Murder of his father Timothy Leroy Jordi. 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway’s office oversaw the case. “Joshua Jordi entered a guilty plea in the criminal court of White County to second degree murder and was sentenced to thirty years imprisonment at 100 percent,” Dunaway […]
