Cumberland Commission Approves New EMA Director
Cumberland County’s Emergency Management Agency has a new director in Travis Cole. County Commissioners approved Cole’s move from assistant to director. “I am very excited and very appreciative of the opportunity,” Cole said. “Serving my community is something I am passionate about, and I am super stoke to get this opportunity to continue to do […]
Addressing Learning Loss Important To House Speaker
Learning gaps and BEP funding are the main concerns in education leading into next month’s 112th Tennessee General Assembly. Governor Bill Lee has reportedly considered calling a special session to address these pandemic related challenges before the main session begins. House Speaker Cameron Sexton said learning loss is a point of concern. “I think there […]
Free Legal Services For March Tornado Victims
Putnam County residents affected by the March tornado will have access to free legal aid thanks to a new grant. The Legal Services Corporation has given $125,000 to the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee for direct legal services, educational outreach and free legal clinics. The Legal Aid Society will host three virtual legal clinics […]
East Tennessee Man Wanted After Shots Fired In Jackson County
Jackson County Law Enforcement is looking for 26 year old Elijah Paul Foster after shots were fired into a residence on Pine Lick Road. The shots were fired on December 18, and Foster was last known to be on foot in the area. Foster is wanted for aggravated assault, felony reckless endangerment, felony vandalism and […]
Fentress Commissioners Consider 4 Sites For Convenience Center
Four pieces of land will be considered for a new Clarkrange Convenience Center. Fentress County Commissioners heard proposals on the land Monday night. Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said a decision needs to be made on the Clarkrange convenience center by April 7. Commissioners voted unanimously to spend more time looking at the properties submitted. […]
Pickett Commission Approves Track Loader Purchase
The Pickett County Commission Monday approved the purchase of track loader for its transfer station equipment. County Executive Carey Garner said the 2020 Takeuchi TL8 compact track loader would be purchased at $46,500. The commission also approved applying for a Community Development Block Grant. Garner said the funds would be used for housing rehabilitation. “This […]
Tradition: Family Bakes Over 1,500 Cookies Each Holiday
Christmas cookies. It is a holiday tradition for most, but for one family, it is a week long event. Every holiday season since 1995, Jackson County’s Lucy Brown and daughter Sheri Price prep, bake and package over 1,500 homemade cookies. Brown said the generosity began with her mother. “She used to bake cookies and give […]
Life Sentence Appeal Denied For Putnam Woman
The state court of appeals has denied a Putnam County woman’s appeal of her life sentence for murder. Tiffany Michelle Taylor was convicted in the 1996 killing of her mother, Theresa Parramoure. Taylor was 16 at the time of the crime. She appealed her conviction alleging that a juvenile life sentence violated the Eighth Amendment. […]
Putnam Commissioners Approve Jail Proposal Request
The Putnam County Commissioners voted Monday to move forward with a request for proposals to oversee the jail expansion. A construction manager would oversee and direct the expansion project. Commissioners gave County Mayor Randy Porter authorization to request proposals and begin negotiations on an agreement. Judge Doug McKenzie of the Corrections Committee called the RFP […]
New Fentanyl Poses Serious Threat To Putnam County
Heroin laced with dangerous fentanyl is becoming more prevalent in the Upper Cumberland. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said deputies targeted heroin in last weeks drug bust. Farris said this fentanyl is not pharmaceutical grade, posing a serious threat to anyone who comes across it. “It’s dangerous to law enforcement and first responders. EMS people […]
