Van Buren Student Wins Third Straight 4-H Regional Public Speaking Contest
Van Buren County’s Dylan Simmons has won first place at the 4-H Central Region Public Speaking Contest. This makes for Simmons third straight regional title. “It’s an incredible honor to be able to participate in the Central Region Public Speaking Contest,” Simmons said. “Especially, with everything over the last year with COVID-19. To be able […]
Putnam Middle School Athletics Now Eligible For State Tournaments
The Putnam County School System has joined the TMSAA for all of its middle school sports. Algood Middle School Athletic Director Ben Herron said there was a big push from coaches to join so that schools can play in state tournaments. Herron said there will be changes to schedules, practices and paperwork, but the biggest […]
Budgeting Money for Entranceways Would Improve City
Cookeville City Council Member Eric Walker wants money in the new budget under consideration set aside for Cookeville’s entranceways. Walker said TDOT is allowing cities to have a bigger role in improving entranceways to make them more appealing to both visitors and residents. “So when you enter the city of Cookeville, you know where you’re […]
New Government Program Aids in Internet Cost
Starting Wednesday, May 12th, the federal government will subsidize up to $50 of internet cost for some households through the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program. Ben Lomand Connect Marketing and Public Relations Manager Bryan Kell said the program will aid families who qualify by providing more affordable costs for internet use. “I think any time you […]
Major Putnam Roofing Project Bids Come In $1 Million Under Projection
Three major Putnam County roofing project bids have come in roughly $1 million under projected costs. Mayor Randy Porter said roofing improvements will occur at the County Justice Center, Avery Trace Middle School and Cookeville High School. Porter said that in total this work will cost just under $2.7 million. “Kind of almost the opposite […]
Virgin Falls State Park Funding Fails But Goal Remains The Same
Virgin Falls did not receive the funding needed to become a state park during the most recent legislation session. The White County Commission passed a resolution requesting the distinction in January. State Senator Paul Bailey said the estimated $14 million needed to fully develop the area was not approved. “There’s a lot of maintenance that […]
T-DOT Expects HWY 56 Overpass To Reopen Tuesday
T-DOT expects to have the Highway 56 Overpass at the Smithville exit open on Tuesday. T-DOT spokesperson Jennifer Flynn said that crews are installing traffic control barriers on the overpass today, allowing for two narrowed lanes on the overpass. Flynn said that only one outer beam was damaged and all temporary repairs should finish this […]
Algood Police Diffuse Dangerous Suicide Attempt
Two Algood police officers diffused a potential suicide attempt involving a young man on Tuesday. Officers Matthew Tyree and Kyle Meyer were observing traffic around 5:30 Tuesday morning when a young man bloody with self-inflicted cuts approached them with two large pocket knives. Algood Police Chief Dale Armour said the officers were able to disorient […]
Prescott South Middle School Shares the Magic of “Matilda Jr.” the Musical
Prescott South Middle School invites the community to see their 55-person cast in its production of “Matilda Jr.,” a musical adaptation of the Roald Dahl book featuring a magical little girl with a big heart. The students have been rehearsing since December, and are ready and excited to showcase their talents to the community. Director […]
Waterloo Falls Access Point Remains County Road After Petition Fails
A 300 foot stretch of Virgil Murphy Circle remains a county road after a petition to make it private was unanimously voted down Monday night. The Davey family had attorney Andrea Ayers present their case that it was not being maintained by the county and would not limit access to Waterloo Falls. However, County Executive […]
