Livingston Considering Water Leak Relief Service
Livingston’s Board of Aldermen are considering an optional third-party leak adjustment program for water customers. Mayor Curtis Hayes said coverage and rates have not been finalized, but customers can opt-out of the service agreement at any time. Hayes said the program is through the company Water Leak Relief. That program would pay the difference between […]
Gainesboro PD Trying To Fill Position
The Gainesboro Police Department has three to four applicants being considered to fill an open officer position. The department currently has three active officers. Mayor Lloyd Williams said the city wants at least four, but competing with larger municipalities has made hiring a challenge. “Most of the surrounding counties, even our own county, they pay […]
Putnam County Sports Complex Aiming For Spring Start Date
Putnam County is working towards a spring groundbreaking for long anticipated additions to the County Sports Complex. Parks and Recreation Director John Ross Albertson said the bid package for the two additional fields and entrance should come out sometime next month. “We’ve been able to go ahead and start in all of the in-kind work,” […]
Jackson Co Student Recognized For Video Productions
Jackson County High School Student Zachary Pennington said volunteering his film making skills is his way to thank his hometown. Pennington’s video production with the county’s chamber of commerce led to the recognition as one of the Governor’s Volunteer Star Award winners in 2021. The annual award seeks to honor an adult and youth volunteer […]
Tech Surveying Students For Fall Course Input
Tennessee Tech is surveying students to see how the university can improve course delivery in the Fall 2021 semester. Interim Associate Provost for Online Education and Faculty Excellence Bedelia Russell said the school cannot be shortsighted on student’s needs. She said the goal is to gauge how effectively departments teach in-person and remote students. “When […]
Cookeville Holds Public Hearing Monday For CDBG Application
The city of Cookeville will hold a public hearing Monday to welcome local input on possible grant funding. This is part of the process of applying for a Community Development Block Grant. Planning Director Jon Ward said the plan for now is to use the grant to eliminate sewage overflow at West End. “The project […]
