White County Wants To Improve Census Response
White County officials are looking at ways to increase the county’s U.S. Census response. Kim England is the Complete Count Committee Coordinator for White County. She said that although response has good so far, they are hoping to get a full count within before the deadline set by the federal government. “We are ahead of […]
City Hall HVAC System Costs Lower Than Anticipated
Bids to upgrade the Cookeville City Hall HVAC system came in lower than projected. “We’re in good shape on paying for all these improvements based on what we originally estimated,” City Manager James Mills said. “We were pleased with the bid that we got.” The low bid of $517,200 bid on a variable refrigerant system […]
Main Street Live! Concert Series Still On
After careful consideration with the city board, and information from the governor’s office,the 16th annual Main Street Live! event will still take place in McMinnville this summer. Main Street Executive Director Teresa Prober said it is the concert goer’s responsibility to implement most social distancing. “We want to give people something to look forward to,” […]
Former Minister Pleads Guilty In Child Sex Case
A former Putnam County minister pled guilty Monday to two felonies involving the sexual exploitation of a minor. Phillip Carlen Loftis will be placed on the Tennessee Sex Offender Registry for at least ten years. He pled guilty to solicitation of the sexual exploitation of a minor and attempted aggravated statutory rape. Both are Class […]
Livingston Library Reopens Foyer
The Millard Oakley Library in Livingston has reopened its foyer area for patrons. Library staff will visit with residents in the foyer area. Staffers can retrieve books, DVDs or other items for checkout. Residents may also continue to reserve items online or by calling the library at (931) 823-1888. Library computers are now available from […]
Crossville Young People Rally Against Violence
About 30 young people gathered around the Crossville amphitheater Monday afternoon to show their concern over police violence. Carrying signs reading “Black Lives Matter,” “I Can’t Breathe” and “Justice For George” the residents peacefully shared their message that police violence against all Americans, especially black Americans, needs to stop. It comes in the wake of […]
Cookeville Leisure Service Fitness Classes Return
Fitness classes at the Cane Creek Recreation Center have restarted without issues. Leisure Services Special Programs Director Jen Webb said the process has run smoothly so far. “We have some people who are wanting to wait it out just a little bit longer, which we completely understand and respect,” Webb said. “You have some who […]
Clay County Helping Hands Closing
The Clay County Helping Hands Thrift Store announced the store will close Saturday while the board looks for someone to continue its operations. Clay County Helping Hands Board Member Eric Copass said one of the main reasons to closing the thrift store is a lack of volunteers and high volume of hours worked. Copass said […]
Fireworks, Music Set For Cookeville 4th
Cookeville and Putnam County will celebrate the Fourth of July this year as Red, White and Boom returns for a sixth year. “It’ll be a little different, as most things are in this time that we’re living in,” Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton said. “But it doesn’t mean that we can’t do it and can’t do […]
Tech Governors School Goes Virtual
Students from across the state will gather virtually Monday at Tennessee Tech. The Governor’s School for Business, Innovation and Technology goes online this year for the first time. Dr. Susan Wells will introduce this year’s program to some 30 high school students this morning. “Normally, Sunday, my staff and I would have been welcoming 30 […]
