Longtime Cookeville Donut Shop Serving On National Donut Day
This Friday might be an ordinary close to the week for some, but for Ralph’s Donuts, it is one of the busiest days of the year. It is National Donut Day, and people are celebrating by visiting the oldest donut shop in Cookeville. But, how do the donuts go from a mix of raw ingredients […]
Putnam Co. Solid Waste Trying To Reduce Recycling Contamination
The Putnam County Solid Waste Department has started a Contamination Awareness campaign to inform residents the best practices of recycling. Program Manager Lisa Luck said contamination is defined as materials that do not belong in a recyclable category. Luck said confusion with recycling has been a big problem for the county. “I walked into the […]
Jackson County Middle School Recognized For Beta Club Growth
Jackson County Middle School has been recognized as a Beta Club School of Distinction this year. Principal Gary Tinsley said this distinction means they were able to grow the club by at least 10 percent. Tinsley said the Junior Beta Club got a new sponsor this school year and 26 students were added in 6th-8th […]
UC Regional Airport Expecting New Fuel Truck In July
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport is expecting its new fuel truck to arrive at the end of July. Airport Manager Dean Selby said there has been a three to four week delay because of the computer chip shortage. However, Selby said when the truck arrives it is going to answer a pressing capacity need. “In […]
Warm Months Offer More Encounters with Poison Ivy
Warmer months means spending more time outdoors, but spending more time outdoors could increase your chances of running into poison ivy. Dekalb County Extension Agent Johnny Barnes said the most common misconception people have about the plant is that just being near it can affect you. “In order for it to kind of have a […]
Dekalb Native Bruce Curtis Named DCHS Principal
Bruce Curtis has been named the new principal of Dekalb County High School. Curtis replaces Randy Jennings, who stepped down from the position last month. Director of Schools Patrick Cripps said Curtis’s experience in the Metro Nashville school system impressed leadership. “He had been an assistant principal for Antioch High School and talking to him […]
Gainesboro Water Asking Aldermen To Reevaluate Water Meter Installation Costs
The Gainesboro Water Department has requested the town’s Board of Aldermen to consider raising the price for meter and sewer tap installations. The Water Department’s John Pigg said the current price of $675 has not changed for over 10 year and needs to be reevaluated. “The way parts and everything has gone up, we’re actually […]
Resurfacing And Closures On I-40 Through Cookeville Beginning Sunday
Resurfacing will begin this week on I-40 through Cookeville. Paving from mile marker 281 to 287 beginning Sunday. The work will require temporary lane closures from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday. Motorists are advised to be prepared and alert for slower traffic and personnel entering and exiting the work area.
LBJ & C Head Start Accepting Applications For New Learners
LBJ & C Head Start is accepting applications for all 21 locations across 12 counties. Director Penny Meadows said children that are between the ages three to five by August 15th are eligible. “We don’t just do child development,” Meadows said. “We also provide services as nutrition, health screenings, dental, disability services. We look at […]
Keys To Composting: Layering and Establishing Waste Ratio
Composting, a hobby that goes hand and hand with gardening while also helping the environment. Putnam County Solid Waste Program Manager Lisa Luck said it is something that anybody can take up with the right supplies. “You can make your own composting bin yourself,” Luck said. “The one I like the most is pallets. Just […]
