Younger Students Experiencing Mental Health Needs During Pandemic
The Putnam County School system is seeing younger and younger students experiencing mental health issues. Director of Schools Corby King said having a $250 million dollar investment from the state into student mental health services will help expand what the system already does. King said this issue predates the pandemic, but has been heightened during […]
Oak Alley Receiving Utility And Sidewalk Improvements
Cookeville’s Oak Alley will be receiving utility and sidewalk upgrades with work starting in the next month. The need became noticeable while Cookeville utility workers were addressing a water leak behind Cream City. Water and Sewer Director Ronnie Kelly said the sewer lines are outdated, and some water meters need to be relocated. “We’re going […]
Dale Hollow Lake’s Obey River Camp Reopening Postponed
The reopening of Dale Hollow Lake’s Obey River Camp has been postponed due to last month’s flooding event. Camping was originally set to start on April 16th. Park Ranger Sondra Carmen said the earliest possible opening date is now April 30th. “One of the reasons Obey River Campground is so popular is because of all […]
Livingston Regional Hospital Expanding To Open Visits
Livingston Regional Hospital has expanded to open visits for all patients. Physician Relations and Marketing Director David Cox said the decision is meant to improve patient satisfaction and care. “This allows an unlimited amount of visitors to be able to come into the hospital,” Cox said. “Of course, we are still requiring masks, and we […]
Sparta Public Works Spring Cleaning All Week
Sparta is getting a jump on spring leaf cleaning by helping residents remove any leftover leaves. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said that its leaf collection truck will be running all week from 7:00 AM until 4:00 PM. Quick said that public works tried to line up its leaf collection with residents cleaning their yards. […]
Fentanyl Dangers Rising For Communities, Law Enforcement
Opioids, not just a danger to users, increasingly they are becoming a safety issue for law enforcement. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said last week, a West Tennessee Deputy lost consciousness after inhaling a synthetic pain killer. “You can be just on a simple traffic stop,” Farris said. “If there’s drugs present and the winds […]
Putnam Co. Pools Reopening For Scheduled Group Use Only
Putnam County’s public pools will reopen this May starting with scheduled groups only. A maximum of 50 swimmers will be allowed at one time with two available times daily at both Cookeville and Monterey pools. Parks and Recreation Director John Ross Albertson said his department reviewed other opening plans, local needs and staffing to create […]
Electric Providers Urge Residents To Call Before Tree Trimming
In the wake of February’s ice storm, many have asked who is responsible for trees in the right of way? Cookeville Right of Way Superintendent Jeff Fitzpatrick said the city is responsible for its 572 miles of overhead lines. However, Fitzpatrick said if any resident is still wondering who needs to do the trimming they […]
UCDD Creating New Strategic Plan
UCDD is in the preliminary stages of creating a new strategic plan. Executive Director Mark Farley said the future outlook will serve as a road map for how departments can accomplish their goals. “We did one five years ago,” Farley said. “We wanted to go back through, and instead of looking five years down the […]
Putnam Schools Reading Survey Helps Plan Curriculum
Putnam County Schools are reaching out to parents to gauge their thoughts on their children’s reading habits and ability. Preschool-4th Grade Curriculum and Instruction Supervisor Jill Ramsey said this annual survey is even more important this year. Ramsey said with the pandemic and reading retention guidelines coming for third graders, the system needs to close […]
