Vol State President Retires After 9 Years
Volunteer State Community College President Jerry Faulkner has announced his retirement after more than nine years. Faulkner negotiated a plan that made Vol State the community college operating a campus in Cookeville. Eventually addied more than 900 students to the college each semester. Faulkner also added the RN Nursing associate of applied science degree program. […]
Warren County Black History Museum Open, Taking Tour Requests
The Warren County Black History Museum celebrated its official opening this weekend. Museum Curator and Director Wayne R. Wolford Sr. said setting up the museum began with his grandmother’s collection of records, photos and other local artifacts. Wolford said it was not long before the community’s contributions outgrew his own collection. “Where people lived on […]
Putnam Co. Serving As Pick Up Location For Tree Day Sale
The Putnam County Soil Conservation District will serve as a hub for a discounted tree sale for the Upper Cumberland. Secretary Katrina Green said the district is partnering with the Tennessee Environmental Council for Tree Day on March 20th. “We’re going to be helping host in March,” Green said. “To try and help spread the […]
Putnam BOE Considering Sport Facility Repairs
The Putnam County School Board is considering making repairs to the Cookeville High School tennis courts and the Upperman High School baseball field. Cookeville High School Athletic Director Steve Robbins said most of the tennis court needs come from wear and tear over the 25 years of activity. “Some of the issues that have surfaced […]
Fentress Co. Jail Transitioning To New Inmate Phone System
The Fentress County Jail is switching to a new inmate phone system starting Wednesday. Fentress County Sheriff’s Department Secretary Taylor Hart said using Combined Public Communications is cheaper for inmate families and the county. “The one we had currently is a little high at times, and this one they offered us better local rates,” Hart […]
Jackson County Reschedules Public Meeting For Parks and Rec
Jackson County will hold a public meeting to discuss its proposed long-range parks and recreation master plan. The purpose of the session is to explain the goals and objectives of the master plan. It will also provide for community input on the vision to enhance and expand outdoor recreation and facilities over the next 20 […]
Free Cleanup Service Available Through Overton Co. EMA
Overton County Emergency Management is partnering with Team Rubicon to assist home owners with debris cleanup from last week’s ice storm. The non-profit is made of military veterans that are staying in Overton County for one week of relief. EMA Director Chris Masiongale said the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency sent the organization after a request […]
Debris Options for Cookeville, Putnam County Residents
Cookeville Public Works and Putnam County Solid Waste are both anticipating a lot of ice storm debris as the weather warms up. Both departments have drop off sites, but only Cookeville picks up brush and tree debris. Cookeville Public Works Director Greg Brown said residents need to be patient if they’re expecting items to be […]
Overton County Could Need Federal Assistance During Cleanup
Overton County Executive Ben Danner said state officials want damage assessments to determine if FEMA funds might be an option. Danner said Tennessee Forestry crews and local agencies are working to get trees cut so electric companies can restore power. Danner said with areas still in disaster there is a potential that Tennessee might need […]
Sheriff’s Office Collecting Evidence In Monterey Shooting Incident
Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Investigators are still collecting evidence related to a shooting that left one dead at the Monterey Waste Management Facility. That includes video, witness statements and all other evidence. The Sheriff’s Office said all evidence will be presented to District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway. The Sheriff’s Office said the evidence will be […]
