NY Woman Jailed For Crossville Woman’s Death
A New York woman has been jailed in Crossville for the July, 2018 death of a Cumberland County Woman. 59-year-old Diana Lynn Grosso of Otisville, NY charged with one count of Second Degree Murder. Authorities transported Grosso from New York to Crossville Sunday where she was booked into the Cumberland County jail. The victim, Julia […]
Under The Sun Journal Summer Writing Contest
The Under The Sun online journal is having its first summer writing contest with a $500 prize. Editor Martha Highers said writers have until July 31 to submit a 5,000 word or less creative non-fiction essay. “We invite anyone in the Upper Cumberland to check out our journal online, and if anyone writes things that […]
How to Keep Your Grass Green
As temperatures rise in the heart of summer, the struggle to keep grass green becomes real. Putnam County UT Extension Agent Wayne Key said the key to a healthy yard is protecting your grass’ root system by watering regularly. “It would be great to apply about a half to 1-inch of water within a 10 […]
Tech Governors Online School 2020: A Success
Twenty-seven high school students across the state participated in Tennessee Tech’s Governors School for Business Innovation and Technology last month. Due to COVID-19 health concerns, students participated online for the first time. GSBIT Director Susan Wells said the virtual educational platform was a success. “I’m a firm believer in you get out of something what […]
Keeping Your Dogs Safe In The Summer Heat
During the hot summer months, dogs can be at risk for heat stress or heat stroke. Friends of White County Animals President Sharron Langford said inside dogs have a harder time coping with the heat, but outside dogs used to the temperatures cope better. “I make sure that I have two sources of water in […]
Byrdstown Purchases New Equipment For Service Calls
The town of Byrdstown purchased a new 2020 service truck and mini excavator to increase efficiency between service calls. Mayor Sam Gibson said before the purchase, crews would travel all day in a backhoe across Pickett County just to fix one water leak. Now, the new truck will pull the excavator to each work site. […]
Putnam Capital Projects In Great Shape
Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter’s five year plan to catch up on the county’s capital projects proved to be successful. The plan composed of a list of improvements for county buildings, properties and schools. Porter said within the next two years, the remaining school roof projects should be completed. “I think we are in great […]
Splash Pad Coming to Jamestown
The City of Jamestown is close to bidding out the construction of its anticipated splash pad. Mayor Lyndon Baines said the final few obstacles were recently cleared and the city should be receiving the contract to begin work soon. “We’ve just been waiting on the state and some other things to get finalized finally,” Baines […]
School Physicals: What Do You Need?
The school physical is not a mandate or law, but Putnam County Schools still recommend students receive one before returning. Putnam County Coordinated School Health Supervisor Melanie Bussell said yearly physicals allow the school system to be aware of any student health concerns. “We really do like the families to take their kids to have […]
Smithville Tenneco Launches New Corvette Stingrays Exhaust
The Smithville Tenneco plant produced the exhaust systems for the new 2020 Corvette Stingrays. Smithville Tenneco started producing for Corvette in 2004. Director of Operations Daryl Burcham said the exhaust system is unique, because the engine sits in the middle of the car. “It is the first ever mid engine architecture for the Corvette,” Burcham […]
