Tax Holiday Benefits Local Business
With Tennessee’s Sales Tax Holiday here this weekend, many local business are preparing for increased sales. Maggie Bennett owns Ruffle Me This Children’s Boutique in Cookeville. She said she did not realize the importance of supporting local business before she came to own her own. “Shopping local is huge,” Bennett said. “It’s something I didn’t […]
Van Buren Residents Frustrated Over Tax Increases
Van Buren County residents are frustrated about another property tax increase. Last year, commissioners approved a 35-cent increase. Now, county commissioners will vote for a 45-cent increase to try and balance the budget. Long-time Van Buren resident and business owner Laura Wallace said she is against the raise. “We are still broke,” Wallace said. “They […]
Livingston Regional Reopening Visitations
Livingston Regional Hospital will reopen for visitation starting Monday. Patients who qualify will be allowed one visitor per day. Livingston Regional Director of Physicians Relations and Marketing Hospital David Cox said at risk or Covid patients will not be permitted visitors. “All visitors will be screened with temperature checks and asked a few questions to […]
Officials Seeking Memorial Park Land
Putnam County officials are looking for land to place two memorial parks within the corridor of the March tornado. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said officials hope to erect the parks in memory of those lost in the the storm. “We’d like to have possibly two,” Porter said. “One out in the county down in […]
Livingston Mandates Masks For City Employees
The city of Livingston will require all city employees to wear face coverings while in office. Residents entering city buildings will also be required to wear a mask. Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes said the city is taking precaution before Covid becomes widespread in Overton. “We really believe this is the right thing to do at […]
Cumberland Schools To Open August 12
The Cumberland County School Board voted Friday night to move the first full day of school to August 12. Three extra days will be used by teachers to prepare for virtual learning. Schools Director Dr. Ina Maxwell said more than 900 students have signed up for virtual learning. “We’ve seen a very promising response,” Maxwell […]
