Warren County Ambulance Services Receive State Award
Warren County Ambulance Services has received state recognition for excellence in emergency medical services. This is the Bob Thomas ALS Service Award and Warren County was selected out of over 160 departments. Ambulance Services Director Preston Denney said it was a humbling experience to be awarded at the Tennessee Ambulance Service Association Conference. “The training […]
Algood Regulations Preventing Flooding Could Be Addressed
Algood is experiencing flooding issues in the south and around Cooper Road. Building Inspector Bob Lane said the time has come to consider strengthening the water retention and detention pond regulations in flood prone areas. Lane said water runoff is supposed to remain the same before and after construction. “As you continue to get growth […]
Poke Sallet Festival Cancelled Second Year In A Row
Another year will pass without the Jackson County Poke Sallet Festival. The American Legion Post 129 made the decision to cancel the May event. Post Commander Dale Smith said the reason is to prevent the spread of COVID. “We just try to protect our citizens in a small county in a small town,” Smith said. […]
PCSS Surveying Summer Learning Interest
Surveys for Putnam County students are going out this week to gauge interest for summer learning opportunities. The surveys are for two, four-week learning camps that begins June 1st for K-8 students. Communication Supervisor Hannah Davis said the results will be used to determine locations and staffing. “The Putnam County School System team is working […]
Dunkin’ Location Coming To Monterey
Monterey is set to be the location of a new Dunkin’ franchise. Mayor JJ Reels said the coffee and donut shop will be located in the Shell station off interstate exit 301. “We don’t know the estimated time yet,” Reels said. “We are still waiting on the state for our variants. We know it is […]
Cookeville Art Studio And Gallery Showcasing High School Artists
The Cookeville Art Studio and Gallery is highlighting local high school artists with this month’s gallery. The “Reba Bacon Memorial High School Art Competition,” runs until March 27th. Board Secretary Terri Ritter said 103 pieces from six different schools are on display. “It started back in 1978,” Ritter said. “This is the 43rd competition, and […]
Overton Exploring Grants For Drug Enforcement, Deputy Safety
The Overton County Sheriff’s Department is applying for six grants to help with community and deputy safety. Sheriff John Garrett said he hopes to add five to seven bulletproof vests. In addition, the grants would provide extra funding for drug enforcement operations. Garrett said the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Grant allows the county to […]
Center Hill Lake Recreation Resumes Monday
Day use passes for Center Hill Lake recreation areas are resuming Monday after being suspended last year. Park Ranger Ashley Webster said all facilities will be fully opened for the 2021 season. “You got boating and swimming opportunities and fishing,” Webster said. “Now if you do visit some of our developed recreation areas, we have […]
Three UC Counties Need MyRide Volunteers
MyRide Upper Cumberland needs volunteer drivers to help seniors keep their independence. Volunteers are needed in Putnam, Cumberland and Warren County. Upper Cumberland Regional Coordinator Carey Davenport said volunteers help seniors get what they need like groceries, medicine. “It allows that volunteer to assist with them or it just might also be just the communication […]
Fentress Voting On UT Medical ER Location Monday
The location for Fentress County’s stand-alone UT Medical Emergency Room is up for a vote on Monday night. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said that bids were opened Thursday and the building will be in Jamestown. Johnson said the Monday night decision is to either accept a purchase or long-term lease on the building. “If it […]
