Putnam Rescue Squad Training For Submerged Vehicles Underwater
Putnam County Swift Water Rescue Squad members are in Texas training for swift water rescue tactics to improve response. EMA Director Tyler Smith said unfortunately the training had to be postponed in February, because the skills could have been used this weekend. Smith said it is better late than never, because water rescues have been […]
Fentress Finds Firetruck After Long Delay
After nearly two years Fentress County is set to pick up its new CDBG funded firetruck. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said there was a four-day period recently where they thought the truck had been lost. However, Johnson said the truck was located and in the United States. “It’s been sitting at the Canadian border trying […]
UCHRA Early Head Start Expansion On Hold
UCHRA’s Early Head Start Program will not be expanding this year after the organization did not get needed grant funding. The agency applied for about $7 million of federal money to extend services to Morrison, Spencer and Sparta. Executive Director Mark Farley said UCHRA’s request was too large compared to the total available funding. “What […]
Jackson Utility District Down To 150 Water Outages
The Jackson County Utility District remains under a Boil Notice until further notice as crews work to restore water and water pressure. Office Manager Crystal Bean said crews made progress Monday, cutting the number of water outages from 850 to roughly 150. Bean said water has been restored to Roaring River, Big Bottom and North […]
Putnam Circuit Court Opening, More Changes Coming
Putnam County Courts are further opening up with eviction notices going out to residents on Thursday. Circuit Court Clerk Jennifer Wilkerson said in-person proceedings are currently at 50 percent capacity. Wilkerson said the next changes are that people will start getting eviction notices April 1 and jury trials will resume in May. “What we are […]
West Putnam County Most Affected By Flooding
Putnam County road crews are out Monday repairing road damages from this weekend’s flash flooding. Road Supervisor Randy Jones said the western portion of the county was the hardest hit. Northern areas towards Gainesboro were also affected but to a lesser extent. “Cumby Road, the water went over the bridge there and messed the asphalt […]
Cumberland River Water Levels Expected To Recede Quickly
There is a positive outlook on river water levels in Jackson County following the weekend’s flooding. National Weather Service Lead Forecaster Mark Richards said the Cumberland River reached 22 feet in Jackson County, but has already begun to recede. Richards said even with more rain in the mid-week forecast, he does not expect the river […]
Jackson County Utility District Working To Restore Water Monday
The Jackson County Utility District is aiming to have water restored to all customers on Monday. Office Manager Crystal Bean said 850 customers are still without water due to Gainesboro’s water tank running dry. Bean said her crews are assisting Gainesboro to find lines that were underwater to get the tank refilled. “As the day […]
8,000 Eggs, Cash Prizes To Hunt In Overton County
8,000 Easter eggs will be scattered across the Overton County Fairgrounds on April 3. The Fairgrounds Volunteer Fire Department has partnered with the Fair Association to bring this first time event together. Fire Chief Travis Murphy said creating these events for kids are important for the department’s future. “If we don’t get involved with kids […]
Cookeville Art Studio And Gallery Celebrates 60 Years
The Cookeville Art Studio and Gallery is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. The art organization originally known as the Cumberland Arts Society was formed by Reba Bacon in 1961. Board Secretary Terri Ritter said artists from all across the region have been a part of the society’s history. “The Upper Cumberland is such a […]
