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Be Aware Of Kids Handling Fireworks During 4th Of July Celebrations

Fireworks season is here and there are a number of ways that a celebration can turn into an emergency. Livingston Fire Chief Rocky Dial said that often people like to hold fireworks or shoot them at an angle which can lead to fire and injury. Dial said parents need to be vigilant that children know […]

Tech Students Push To Show Cookeville Is Tennessee’s College Town

Tennessee Tech is making a social media push to label Cookeville as Tennessee’s college town. Communications and Marketing Office Intern Morgan Lee said that she and a group of students were hired to create a video series highlighting their favorite things to do. Lee said over two days the group narrowed down what diverse activities […]

Two Volunteers Help Restore Monterey Caboose For Community

The Monterey Depot Museum Caboose got a new coat of paints thanks to two volunteers stepping up. Monterey Depot Historical Society Volunteer Larry Vaden said he and Jimmy Whitaker heard there was a need to repaint and the two offered their services. Vaden said it was the rare occasion that overcast weather conditions helped an […]

McMinnville Planning Wants Community Input On Downtown Streets And Sidewalks

McMinnville wants to create more user-friendly streets and sidewalks in its downtown area. These are the final days for community input on the community development draft. Community Planner Katie Kemezis said they want the plan to reflect the needs and wants of the community. “This ensures that whatever recommendations are actually implemented by the city […]

Putnam Fair Board President Feels Excitement About Fair In New Location

Putnam County Fair Board President John Allen said the reality of a fairgrounds sale has set in. Allen said he thinks the potential finality of this year being the last at the current location will bring a big turnout to relive the memories. However, Allen said it is not a sad time for him. He […]

Van Buren County Passes Budget And Tax Rate, Mayor Optimistic

Van Buren County has approved its final budget and property tax rate for the fiscal year. Mayor Greg Wilson said the comptroller’s office gave a tax rate recommendation of $2.3992, which the county rounded to $2.40. Wilson said this was the rate necessary to maintain current revenues. Wilson said he’s optimistic about revenues. “In the […]

Livingston Focusing On Public Safety Over Next 12 Months

Livingston’s new budget looks to emphasize public safety in the city over the next 12 months. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the city is growing and it is time to make sure citizens get proper fire and police protection. Hayes said raising the hourly wage for 10 patrol officers to $15.50 will be a key piece […]

Clay County SADD Club Receives Award From TN Highway Safety Office

Clay County High School’s Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) club received the Silver Award from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office for its work in the TN Reduce Teen Crashes program. Anti-Drug Coalition Coordinator Daniel Roberts said that the award comes from earning points in the program through the various activities their members conceptualized and implemented. […]

McMinnville Plans Two-Day Long Fourth Of July Celebrations

McMinnville has a weekend jam-packed with events celebrating the 4th of July. Recreation Program Coordinator Michael Benusches said that the town is excited to host so many events and get people out and celebrating. “We’ve been closed for around 18 months now, and we’re just ready to get people out and about again,” Benusches said. […]

First Step In Bonding Process For Putnam Co Jail Approved

Putnam County Commissioners began the bond process for the county jail addition. A state law requires counties wishing to issue bonds for a jail to pre-advertise before approving the issuance. Sheriff Eddie Farris said construction costs have been the main reason the department has not asked the county for money to build. Farris said construction […]