Increases In Children Mental Health Needs
The state has extended mental health benefits to uninsured children. Dale Hallow Mental Health Center Director Anne Stamps said the need has increased. “We are seeing some more anxiety and some more depression in our kids,” Stamps said. “Right now, probably about one in five of our kids have depressive symptoms.” The Behavioral Health Safety […]
Gainesboro And Celina Road Refurbish Plans
Gainesboro and Celina are creating resurfacing and striping plans through a state rural planning program. Both municipalities applied for the same grant worth up to $25,000. Dale Hollow Rural Planning Coordinator Mark Dudney said the funds will pay for a consultant to provide each municipality a plan to refurbish roads. “It is a planning document,” […]
Monterey Considering Applying For $600K Grant
The Monterey Board of Aldermen is considering applying for a $600,000 FEMA grant to fix its storm water drainage system. Grant Writer Dawn Kupferer said flooding caused by the storm drain issue has caused thousands of dollars in damage each year. “This could really address issues for city property, businesses, and residents,” Kupferer said. “I […]
Putnam Parks And Rec First Master Plan In Works
The Putnam County Parks and Recreation Department is in the preliminary stages of developing its first master plan. Director John Ross Albertson said the department has contacted all its stakeholders for discussion on future facility needs. “We are wanting to do is to focus really on all of the different facilities we have,” Albertson said. […]
McMinnville’s New City Hall Close to Opening
Starting on Monday next week, the first department in McMinville’s new City Hall will be open. Pending an elevator inspection, McMinnville Mayor Ben Newman said permits will be available at the Community Development Department. Multiple departments will be consolidated into the downtown McMinville old Regions Bank building. Newman said the Police Department will be moved […]
Monterey Receiving COVID Safety Equipment
Monterey’s administrative buildings will receive upgrades for its COVID safety equipment through the CARES Act. Mayor J.J. Reels said the town has $43,000 to spend before the end of the year. “If you don’t use it, you lose it,” Reels said. “So, that’s what we’re trying to do. We’re trying to use it all that […]
Court Order Stops Smith Co. Schools From Religion Promotion
The Smith County School System has agreed to a permanent injunction Monday that will ban imposing religion on students. A federal district court issued the injunction following a lawsuit brought on by two families. Now, Smith County Schools may not incorporate official prayer into school events, pray with students or encourage or promote student prayer. […]
Spencer’s New Website Now Public
The city of Spencer now has an official website. Residents can pay their water bill and complete city forms online. Mayor Mickey Robinson said the community can now stay up-to-date with city business. “We got our new website for the city of Spencer,” Robinson said. “Very informational for the community. It has a lot of […]
Aphena Expanding Cookeville Operations, 160 New Jobs
Aphena Pharma Solutions will expand its Cookeville operations to the old Russel Stover factory on Chocolate Drive. The expansion will create up to 160 jobs over five years. Aphena will invest $21 million to renovate the 500,000 square foot building. Two of the three Putnam Aphena locations will operate out of the facility once renovations […]
Clay County Man Guilty Of Statutory Rape And Drug Possession
A Clay County man pled guilty to one count of statutory rape and one count of possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell. Defendent Scott Brown will serve eight years in the Department of Correction and be placed on the sex offender registry. Brown was indicted for four counts of the statutory rape of a […]
