Cookeville Council To Explore City Ordinance Prohibiting Grass On Streets
The Cookeville City Council will consider revising an ordinance to prohibit blowing grass clippings onto roadways. The revision would classify grass clippings as a form of litter. Planning Department Director Jon Ward said that are multiple issues that come with grass clippings in the roadways. “It’s a safety hazard,” Ward said. It causes a hazard […]
Researchers Seek Local Input About Tornado Preparedness and Aftermath
A group of three researchers is conducting surveys and interviews with middle Tennessee residents about tornado preparedness and aftermaths. The data will help the team gauge the community’s experience with tornadoes, and how it can be used to benefit them in the future. Anthropologist and University of Findlay Associate Professor Dr. Jaymeelee Kim said the […]
Helping Hands of Putnam Co. Will Return to In-Person Services
Helping Hands of Putnam County is officially seeing in-person clients again. The group helps individuals in need by providing food, utilities assistance and rent assistance among others. Director Debbie Handlson said they hope the decision will allow the group to expand the work they do for the community. “You know they say ‘We need food, […]
Sparta American Legion Giving Veterans Platform To Tell Their Story
Sparta’s American Legion Post 99 is asking all veterans to consider sharing their story with the public. The post will host a Veteran Story Day on Saturday from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Post Commander Ronald Lapierre said this Saturday will be an opportunity to give civilians insight into military life. Lapierre said this prevents history from […]
Baxter Crossroads Subdivision Nearing Start Of Home Construction
Baxter residents can expect to see some new homes erected at the Crossroads Subdivision within the next month. City Building Inspector Bob Lane said water and sewer for the some 86 house subdivision nears completion, so paving should begin sometime this week. “They’re going to build a model house first,” Lane said. “I talked to […]
Algood Head Start Roof Replacement Project Targeted For Summer
Algood’s L.B.J.& C. Head Start building will receive a new roof. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said they’ve tried patching the roof, however leaks continued in the building. Morrison said after roughly a year of doing repairs, a full replacement has to happen. “You can’t keep putting it off when it’s leaking that bad,” Morrison […]
Celina Mayor Tonya Spears Reflects On Her Role As New Leadership Enters
Celina Mayor Tonya Spears’ time as the town’s leader comes to an end as new a face enters office. Luke Collins won the mayorship earlier this month by receiving 55 percent of the vote. Spears said the news came as a disappointment, but she is thankful for the two years as mayor. “I am most […]
Van Buren 4-H Summer Camps Open for Registration
Kids in Van Buren County are invited to join the Van Buren County 4-H program for a multitude of summer day camp opportunities. Van Buren County UT Extension County Director Chris Binkley said campers can expect several fun-filled days with crafts, activities, and field trips. “We’re going to go to Camp Clements here in Van […]
Cookeville IT Focuses On Infrastructure To Be Ahead Of Cyber Attacks
In the age of cyber attacks, Cookeville Chief Technology Officer Steve Corder said infrastructure security has to be the top priority. Corder said when securing infrastructure is not the top priority every day, that is how a ransomware attack can happen. Corder said with all the city’s technology, his job is like being a single […]
CRMC Expert: Early Screening Important in Lung Cancer Prevention
Editors Note: This is Mens Health Week. We explore ways men can live longer and take care of themselves through tests, screenings and prevention. When it comes to lung cancer, early screening is key in saving lives. Of the four deadliest cancers for Americans, lung cancer ranks number one according to medical experts. Huff said […]
