Shelton: Time For Council To Focus On City Business
After an investigation found no issues with his hiring at Cookeville Regional, Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton said the City Council needs to move forward with the community’s business. Shelton issued a statement Wednesday afternoon after the Knoxville attorney hired by the City Council said Shelton violated no rules. “The report fully vindicates what I’ve said […]
Sparta Woman Competing For Ms. Tennessee Senior America
One of Sparta’s own is competing to be the next Ms. Tennessee Senior America. Seventy-Four-Year-Old Sherry Hickey is up against 15 other contestants in an online voting system. Hickey said she is participating to represent her community but to also show other seniors anything is possible. “I have multiple sclerosis,” Hickey said. “When I first […]
Jackson Co. Water Line Extension Project Moving Forward
Work for a water line extension project in Jackson County is set to begin this spring. Mayor Randy Heady said communities on Mate Allen, Sycamore Hollow and Sneed Hollow Roads will benefit from the work. “There’s residents I know that are out there that don’t have potable water at this time,” Heady said. “They are […]
McMinnville Chamber Introducing New President At Open House
New McMinnville-Warren County Chamber of Commerce President Don Vizi wants to focus on tourism in his new role. Vizi said he wants to promote the natural attractions Warren County has to offer. “We have things here that most chambers do not have,” Vizi said. “One is the tourist attractions. The fishing, the lakes, the caves […]
Overton Co. Accepting Kindergarten Registration Appointments
Overton County Elementary Schools are accepting kindergarten registration appointments. K-6 Supervisor Melissa Savage said guardians can call their desired school to set up a conference call or an in-person time slot on Monday. “On the day of the 12th, they need to bring in the birth certificate, social security card, immunization record,” Savage said. “And […]
PCSS Dual Enrollment Numbers Continue Uptrend
Dual enrollment numbers have been steadily increasing for the Putnam County School System. Personalized Learning Supervisor Sam Brooks said the district has the highest population of TCAT dual enrollment students in the state. “COVID has not really impacted numbers,” Brooks said. “We’ve stayed pretty steady, and on the career and technical side with our partnership […]
Ice Storm Damage Federal Aid Available For Putnam Farmers
Federal Assistance for Putnam County farmers is available in the aftermath of the February ice storm. Chad Huddleston is County Executive Director for the USDA Farm Service Agency. Huddleston said the Emergency Conservation Program makes Putnam farmers with at least $1,000 in debris or permanent fencing damage eligible. Huddleston said 75 percent of costs will […]
Tucker Stadium Top Candidate For Upcoming LA Football Season
Tennessee Tech’s Tucker Stadium is the top candidate to be the home for the 2021 Livingston Academy Football season. That is according to Head Coach Bruce Lamb. Lamb said as soon as he heard stadium renovations were moving forward, he started the process of finding an alternative site. “I’ve talked to Mark Wilson at Tennessee […]
Attorney: Shelton Did Nothing Wrong
The attorney hired by the Cookeville City Council to investigate CRMC’s hiring of Ricky Shelton said he did nothing wrong in taking the position. “We conclude Mr. Shelton’s actions did not violate the City of Cookeville Charter or any state law regarding Conflicts of Interest,” Attorney William Carver wrote in a letter to City Manager […]
Health Care Enrollment Extended, Free Help Available
Help for affordable health care is available in the Upper Cumberland through the Tennessee Healthcare Campaign. Campaign Organizer Thomas Savage said 44 percent of people in Putnam, Overton, Clay and Cumberland Counties have no insurance or use the Affordable Care Act. Savage said that open enrollment has been extended until August 15. “This new Tennessee […]
