Jamestown Updating Sewer Pump Station
The City of Jamestown is now accepting bids for renovations to the city’s main sewer pump station. The city first updated the electrical panel system for the station, but Mayor Lyndon Baines said some of the pumps have operated for over 10 years and also need updating. “We just wanted to bring it up to […]
State Expanding COVID Testing
The director of Community Options said she welcomes the state expanding COVID testing for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Jeanette Preece said the order will help better serve that community. “I think the expansion, in itself, will make sure that those we support do not have the COVID virus,” Preece said, “If they do, […]
Capacity Restrictions To Be Lifted Next Friday
Capacity restrictions will be lifted for restaurants and retailers beginning next Friday, Governor Bill Lee’s office announced Friday. “Tennesseans have worked incredibly hard to do their part and help slow the spread of COVID-19 so that our state can begin to reopen,” Lee said in a statement Friday. “Thanks to their continued efforts, we’re able […]
Algood Police Investigating Kidnapping
Algood Police investigating an alleged kidnapping and armed robbery at the Algood Manor Thursday night. It happened around 11:45pm. The victim was released soon after along Highway 111 at the 10th Street ramp. Police said it was not a random act, but apparently a specifically targeted event. Witnesses told police several men forced the victim […]
Community Honors Fallen Officers Friday
Taps played. So did the bagpipes. The community gathered in a light rain Friday morning to honor the men and women of law enforcement. Flags flew at half staff in honor of those who have fallen. Officers and their families, citizens and local leaders gathered outside the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department Friday morning to honor […]
Exit 317 Repairs Will Slow Weekend I-40 Traffic
Expect traffic delays this weekend on Cumberland County’s portion of Interstate 40. Bridge deck repairs on US 127 over I-40 will close one I-40 lane in each direction beginning Friday at 7pm. This is the main Crossville artery at Exit 317. The road work will last through Monday at 6am when the lanes will be […]
Insurance Costs A Concern To Crossville Council
Crossville City Council got its first look at a $17.6 million budget Thursday night during a budget work session. The council’s biggest issue during the nearly two-hour session focused on health insurance costs and trying to understand what made up the numbers. The city’s insurance plan does not align with the budget meaning the city […]
Jewelry, Holes In Pants Changed In Clay Policy
The Clay County School Board approved a first reading of changes to the high school handbook Thursday night. Changes include allowing no open holes or ripped seams above the knees. Clay County Director of Schools Matt Eldridge said the system planned to make that policy uniform across the system once the board passes the change. […]
Summer Camp Still On Despite Pandemic
Summer fun for kids has not been cancelled for at least one local summer camp this year. The Cedar Lake Camp will begin seeing kids for overnight camp in June. Executive Director Ryan Higgins said they are implementing safety measures. “The parents are going to do a wellness check before the kids ever come to […]
Memorial Service For Law Enforcement Set For Friday
72 law enforcement officers nationwide have given their lives in service so far in 2020. That’s a 27 percent increase over last year. Friday is National Peace Officer Memorial Day. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said it’s a chance to remember those who laid down their lives. “We just want to recognize the men and […]
