Severe Accident In Monterey
A severe accident took place in Monterey at the Holly Street and Stratton Avenue intersection. The accident involved a juvenile and adult. The adult was transported to Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Police Chief Bill Randolph said the accident Monday took place between 5:30 and 6:00 p.m. Multiple emergency crews arrived on scene. A light pole […]
Quality Service Group Plans to Add Jobs in White County
White County is the new home of the industry support company Quality Service Group. Quality Service Group helps manufacturers around the Upper Cumberland and the nation with quality inspections, assembly and package sorting. Quality Service Group General Manager Lucas Gunter said the move to a bigger facility in White County, means more jobs for the […]
Livingston’s BR Metal Products Expanding
Livingston’s BR Metal Products manufacturing facility is expanding operations creating about 30 new jobs. Accounting Manager Brandon Roberson said the company has purchased two new machines for drilling and tapping aluminum molds. “We have bought $180,000 worth of machines,” Roberson said. “We got them fully functionally. We actually have a couple of machines we have […]
Putnam Co. Rescue Squad Annual Fundraiser
Putnam County residents can expect mail from their local rescue squad asking for donations for this year’s fundraiser. The funds are used to purchase upgraded equipment and train volunteers. Public Information Officer Mike Herrick said this year’s target is $100,000. “Being volunteer, we do not have any payroll,” Herrick said. “The items to outfit those […]
Trump Mural Vandalized Over Weekend
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department is offering an award for information regarding a vandalism to a mural. The painting depicts President Donald Trump, President Ronald Reagan and President Abraham Lincoln located on Willow Avenue. Vandals cut the mural Sunday morning. Roland Digital Media Owner Dave Roland reported the vandalism of his property Monday. The Putnam […]
Substation Equipment Bid Approved in Sparta
A bid has been approved to help avoid electrical outages in Sparta. Sparta Electric and Caney Fork Electric will split the $298,900 price tag on the substation switches. Sparta Electric Utilities Manager Belva Bess said the switches will help keep residents up and running during maintenance. “Currently at the time without these switches, anytime they […]
Warren High School Free ACT Day
Junior students who could not take the ACT test during the spring semester will have an opportunity to next week. Warren County High School Seniors will participate in free ACT Day Tuesday. Principal Clark George said over 370 students are scheduled to take the test. “You know it’s important that all of our students do that […]
Massiongale Said Preparedness Can Save Kids Lives
During the event of an emergency or disaster, is your family ready? September is National Preparedness Month. Overton County EMA Director Chris Massiongale said creating a safety plan could save lives, especially children. “If you practice it, it really helps the kids know what to do because in that hard time when things are happening […]
Downtown Livingston Sidewalk Program Moves Forward
Livingston’s downtown sidewalk program has received notice from TDOT to enter the final design stage. Livingston Downtown Revitalization Chairman Ray Evans said the town faced delays with TDOT, but are now on track to have the project go out to bid this spring. “We expect the consultant to start final design within the next week,” […]
National Voter Registration Day Tuesday
The November election is less than two months away. Are you registered? Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day. Putnam Election Commission Administrator Michele Honeycutt said voting is one of the most effective ways citizens can project their opinions. “There seems to be a lot of interest,” Honeycutt said. “We’ve had a lot of phone calls, […]
