Warren Resident Wants To Do More To Protect Dogs
Warren County Commissioners will consider ordinance proposals on how dogs are best kept outside. Nicole Peak of Warren County Pets Lost and Found said rules for tethering, adequate shelter and weather conditions are not defined. McPeak said the first phase for the county should be defining how to humanely secure dogs outside. “I helped with […]
Tech Improving Roads and Pedestrian Access
Tennessee Tech is gearing up for a large-scale improvement project for five roads. Vice President for Facilities and Business Services Chuck Roberts said the goal is to improve campus for pedestrians and mitigate construction damage. Roberts said the work will be done in phases and has an 18 month projection for construction. “We think definitely […]
Putnam Schools Planning For Proms To Happen
Putnam County Schools are planning for proms this April. Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said he believes prom will be a reality as long as COVID numbers stay the same in schools and the community. Martin said the system’s goal has always been to find a way to have these ceremonies for students. “We […]
Baxter Extending Sewer On Ward Mill Road
Baxter will begin work for a sewer extension project on Ward Mill Road this April. Mayor John Martin said the quarter mile of sewer line will connect to Anatolia Granite & Marble’s new facility. “We’re going to self perform a lot of it as far as just laying the line,” Martin said. “We got our […]
T-DOT Repaving 22 Miles In Putnam, White Co.
About 22 miles of state routes along the Putnam and White County line will be resurfaced this summer. T-DOT Community Relations Officer Jennifer Flynn said the first contract focuses on Highway 111. “It is a slightly over two mile section of State Route 111 that will be resurfaced from the White County line to north […]
Jackson County EMS Evacuates Due To Flooding
Jackson County EMS and 911 was forced to evacuate their facility due to flooding. Jackson County EMA spokesperson Derek Woolbright said crews started monitoring flooding near the facility, but water made its way in at about 2:00 AM Sunday. Woolbright said 911 communications were able to stay in operation thanks to Putnam County and Upper […]
Major League Fishing Returns To Dale Hollow Lake
The Major League Fishing Toyota Series will be coming to Dale Hollow Lake Wednesday for a three-day tournament. Byrdstown-Pickett County Chamber of Commerce Director Billy Robbins said they are anticipating the event to bring in about $750,000 to the local economy. “We’ve been lucky enough to pick them up for the second year,” Robbins said. […]
