Full Stands Welcomed For Van Buren County High School Graduation
The traditional Van Buren County High School graduation is coming back in full force Friday. Principal Jaime Simmons and Vice Principal Katina Simmons said students and staff are excited to welcome the entire community with no capacity limits. “We have a tradition where our juniors march, and they are in their formal wear,” Simmons said. […]
No T-DOT Expansion Plan Movement for Cookeville’s Spring Street
T-DOT does not have any expansion plans in development for Cookeville’s Spring Street. Cookeville Officials expressed concerns about traffic issues at a recent work work session. Spokesperson Jennifer Flynn said there is no movement currently on a request sent from the city in 2019. “If people support this project then that would be good too,” Flynn […]
COVID, Administration Change Delays Jamestown Splash Pad Construction
The Jamestown splash pad project has been held up and construction will not begin until August. Chief Financial Officer Gail Dishmon said COVID supply chain delays were at the root of the setback. Dishmon said delays were also caused because of having to change names on the contracts when a new administration took over in […]
Cookeville City Manager Says Jefferson Ave Expansion Delays Were Expected
Cookeville City Manager James Mills said he is disappointed to hear there are delays in the Jefferson Avenue widening project. However, Mills said this is to be expected with a major project like this. Mills said that with project pushed 2022, he will be happy just to see work begin. “The planning process started more […]
Van Buren Approves Fee For Commercial Solid Waste Haulers
Commercial haulers of solid waste will be charged 3 cents per pound at Van Buren County convenience centers. This was approved by county commissioners during Tuesday night’s commission meeting. Commissioner Henry Seamons responded to Commissioner Bill Mosley’s question about whether this meant they could remove a $7 charge on resident’s utility bill. “Me personally, I […]
Putnam Justice Center Awarded $100,000 Technology Grant
A $100,000 technology grant has been awarded to Putnam County’s Justice Center to modernize the legal process. Circuit Court Clerk Jennifer Wilkerson said it became clear during the pandemic that technology to limit contact was needed. Wilkerson said the new equipment will provide video monitors, telestrators, and new lines of communication to benefit both parties […]
Friends of the Depot Museum Wants to Replace L&N Caboose
The Friends of the Cookeville Depot Museum and museum staff have asked City Council to mark the L&N caboose as surplus and sell it. Friends of the Depot President George Holmes said having two cabooses is redundant, and that they hope they could replace it with something more relevant to Cookeville. “We felt that instead […]
WCTE CEO Becky Magura Named A Professional Of The Year By PBS
WCTE CEO Becky Magura has been named a recipient of PBS’s Development Professional of the Year Award. Magura has served as an member of the WCTE team for over 39 years and became station CEO in 2006. Since then, Magura has played an important role in fundraising. She launched a fundraiser in 1983 that helped […]
Third Thursday Concert Makes Way Back to Dogwood Park
The Third Thursday concert series returns this summer, and the Cookeville community is invited to grab a blanket and head over to Dogwood Park to enjoy some live music. Cookeville Cultural Arts Superintendant Chad McDonald said the community can expect another great series this year. “We have different music every week this year from rock-n-roll […]
Meet The Candidates: Dawn Dale For Celina Alderman
(Editors Note: This is the first in a series of Meet The Candidate Interviews as we prepare for the June 1 election in Celina. The office of mayor will be filled as will three seats on the Board Of Aldermen.) Dawn Dale is one of the six people running for Celina Alderman. Dale said she […]
